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Hidden Gems: A History of Collecting at The Parthenon

Presented by The Parthenon at The Parthenon

February 20-June 12, 2010

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The Parthenon is pleased to announce the return of 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.

The exhibition includes paintings, drawings, prints, and sculpture, including examples by Sara Ward Conley, architect of the Woman’s Building for the 1897 Exposition; Ella Sophonisba Hergesheimer, a portrait painter who worked in Nashville in the first half of the twentieth century; and local sculptor Sylvia Hyman, among others.

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    The Parthenon

    2600 West End Avenue
    Nashville, TN 37203

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    $6/adults; $3.50/children 4-17 and seniors 62 and over; free/children under 4

  • Dates & Times

    Dates:
    February 20-June 12, 2010

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    Gallery Hours:
    Tuesday-Saturday, 9:00am-4:30pm
    Summer months only-Sunday, 12:30pm-4:30pm

    Art After Hours:
    Open until 7:00pm the first Thursday of every month

     

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