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Hidden Gems: A History of Collecting at the Parthenon

The Parthenon

June 2-July 11, 2009

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The Parthenon is pleased to announce an exhibition of artwork from its permanent collection. The exhibition tells the story of art collecting at the Parthenon, which has its roots in the 1897 Tennessee Centennial Exposition. At that time, the Parthenon not only represented Nashville, it also served as the Fine Arts Building for the Exposition.

While it is best known today for its exact replication of the ancient Greek temple and for its colossal statue of Athena by Alan LeQuire, the Parthenon is also home to a small but strong collection of fine art. This exhibition seeks to emphasize the Parthenon's role as the city's art museum. Many of the works in this exhibition have not been on display in several years, and some have never been shown.  "Many people are unaware of the long collecting history of the Parthenon and this exhibit gives us a chance to tell that story. We are very pleased to show off some lovely, rarely exhibited objects acquired since the 1920s," says Wesley Paine, Director.

Also new in the galleries is an exhibition titled Pleasure in Collecting: American Art at the Parthenon. Forty-five of the paintings in the Parthenon's James M. Cowan Collection are on view in chronological order, and the exhibition explains how the Cowan Collection came to be at the Parthenon.

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  Tickets: Admission to the Parthenon (includes exhibition entry): $6/adults; $3.50/children 4-17; $3.50/seniors 62 and up; Free for children under 4 and members.

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  Dates:
  June 2-July 11, 2009

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  Tuesday-Saturday 9:00am-4:30pm
  Sundays from 12:30pm-4:30pm (June-August)

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  The Parthenon

  2600 West End Avenue Nashville, TN 37203

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  • Event Name: The Natural Preservation of Form: Sculpture by Kath Girdler Engler
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    Comment posted by: Jane Hooper from Nashville, TN USA, Aug 18, 2008
    

    I have seen Ms Engler's work while visiting in Augusta Ga. Attending this show will be well worth your effort! I am anxious to see this exhibit.

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    I have seen Ms Engler's work while visiting in Augusta Ga. Attending this show will be well worth your effort! I am anxious to see this exhibit.

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