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Cheekwood Estate & Gardens

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1200 Forrest Park Dr, Nashville, TN 37205, USA

EIN Number: 62-0627921

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Phone: (615) 356-8000

Hours: Closed

Mon Closed

Tue 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM (EST)

Wed 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM (EST)

Thu 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM (EST)

Fri 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM (EST)

Sat 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM (EST)

Sun 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM (EST)

Website: https://cheekwood.org/

Email: info@cheekwood.org

NTEE Code: A51: Art Museums

MISSION - WHAT WE DO

Celebrate and preserve Cheekwood as an historical landmark where beauty and excellence in art and horticulture nurture the spirit and serve as inspiration for a diverse and broad audience.

VISION - GOALS AND ASPIRATIONS

Cheekwood will be a locally celebrated and nationally recognized destination renowned for its distinctive beauty, historical significance, and excellence in art and horticulture. GUIDING PRINCIPLES: *Beauty that nurtures the spirit *Preservation for future generations *Education that enriches and inspires *Collaboration that embraces a broad community *Financial Responsibility in stewarding our resources

SERVICES - HOW WE DO IT

Art Exhibitions Cheekwood is the region's premier repository for fine art in a historic setting and a top destination for outdoor, monumental sculpture. Its permanent collection features photographs by Louise Dahl-Wolfe, sculptures by William Edmondson, and works by Red Grooms, Georgia O'Keeffe, Andy Warhol, and other major American artists. Cheekwood's Ann & Monroe Carell Jr. Family Sculpture Trail includes outdoor sculptures by Siah Armajani, Jenny Holzer, James Turrell, Alicja Kwade, and more. Visiting exhibitions featuring emerging artists enhance regional visual art offerings. Such exhibitions include the Martin Shallenberger Artist-in-Residence program—which recently included artists Craig Black and Michael McMath—and The Middle Tennessee Scholastic Art Awards, engaging hundreds of young artists every year. Garden & Festivals As a nationally accredited arboretum, Cheekwood's 55-acre botanical garden and woodland have matured into an important natural landscape and horticultural resource. Cheekwood is home to a nationally accredited dogwood collection, 10 acres of woodland, 13 display gardens, 250,000 spring bulbs, and 25,000 annuals grown in onsite production greenhouses. Cheekwood's four seasonal festivals are community favorites and family traditions. Cheekwood in Bloom showcases vibrant color throughout the gardens, with over 250,000 blooms. Summertime at Cheekwood includes special music performances every Thursday night and eight weeks of enriching Summer Camp programs. Cheekwood Harvest features pumpkin houses, chrysanthemums, and fall favorites. Holiday LIGHTS presents over 1 million lights displayed throughout the grounds. School & Outreach Programs School and outreach programs underscore Cheekwood’s role as a catalyst for learning in Middle TN and beyond: • School tours are free to all school and homeschool groups from TN, southern KY, and northern AL • Destination Cheekwood brings families from Title I schools to Cheekwood, with transportation, admission, programming, translation services, and meals provided for free • Cheekwood GROWS, a new horticulture-focused program, provides on-site planting and harvesting experiences for 3rd grade students • Cheekwood on the Road sends professional artists to rural and Title I schools for a half-day of immersive, hands-on activities • Head Start Tots! brings Cheekwood educators to local preschool classrooms for story time and garden-inspired crafts. The preschool group is then welcomed back to Cheekwood for a field trip and exploration in the Children’s Garden. • Black Arts Bash Student Exhibition features art from rising 10th—12th grade students that identify as Black or Mixed Public & Family Programs Camps, pre-K activities, and multi-generational learning experiences help visitors of all ages create, learn, and discover. Programs include cultural festivals, music performances, discussions with visiting artists, workshops, and daily guided tours. In the spring, Cheekwood celebrates Holi, the Hindu “Festival of Colors,” introducing visitors to the vibrant sights, sounds, and colors of Indian culture. Black Arts Bash celebrates Black artists through music, dance, storytelling, spoken word, and tasty fare from local Black chefs. Japanese Moon Viewing features kamishibai storytelling, tea ceremonies, and bilingual tours of the Blevins Japanese Garden. El Día de los Muertos, the annual Day of the Dead cultural celebration, features community art projects, live performances, and more. Summer Camps offer interactive, in-depth classes on art and nature. The popular Tots! program provides hands-on art activities and story-time for toddlers every Tues-Sat from March to October.