The Watkins College of Art invites the community to enjoy exhibitions and related programming. While all galleries are free and open to the public, we ask that visitors understand that our gallery hours are subject to change based on the academic calendar and holidays. Sign up to receive the monthly WCA Gallery Newsletter and stay up to date on the latest open programming.
Do you have questions about our galleries? Please reach out via email to Katie Mitchell, Director of Galleries & Programming.
Leu Gallery
The Leu Art Gallery is located inside the Lila D. Bunch Library and features work by professional, established artists. This space is dedicated to exhibitions that enhance the educational mission of Belmont University. With a foundation in fine art, exhibitions speak more broadly to various disciplines of study across campus. Previous exhibitions of note incorporate works by Shin Hee Chin, Ephraim Urevbu, Cop Shiva, and Carroll Cloar as well as many prominent Nashville artists. Additionally, this space hosts an annual rotating exhibition in promotion of Watkins College of Art faculty and alumni.
Leu Gallery in the Lila D. Bunch Library
1907 Belmont Blvd
Nashville, TN 37212
OPEN
Monday-Friday: 9am-4:30pm
Saturday: 10am-4:30pm
Sunday: 1-5pm
Gallery 121
Gallery 121 is located inside the Leu Center for the Visual Arts. This space is dedicated to exhibitions that enhance the educational mission of the Watkins College of Art. Student, emerging artist, and other related exhibitions complement the college's fine arts curriculum, fostering critical discourse and advancing material approach. Gallery 121 presents an annual student exhibition that is juried by outside professionals. Additionally, this space hosts an annual exhibition for Bachelor of Fine Arts senior students.
Gallery 121 in the Leu Center for the Visual Arts
1919 Belmont Blvd
Nashville, TN 37212
OPEN
Monday-Friday: 8am-4:30pm
Saturday: 12-5:30pm (Closed May 4-Aug 30)
Sunday: 2-5:30pm (Closed May 4-Aug 30)
Meaders Gallery
Named for Belmont University Professor Emeritus Jim Meaders, the Meaders Student Gallery in the Leu Center for Visual Arts is a student-run exhibition space that is managed by the Kappa Pi Art Honorary Society. Exhibits are curated and coordinated by Kappa Pi students.
Meaders Gallery in the Leu Center for the Visual Arts
1919 Belmont Blvd
Nashville, TN 37212
OPEN
Monday-Friday: 8am-6pm
Saturday: 12-6pm (Closed May 4-Aug 30)
Sunday: 2-6pm (Closed May 4-Aug 30)
The WAG
Located at The Packing Plant in Nashville's Wedgewood-Houston neighborhood, The WAG provides a versatile public space for students to share their work. This unique building is shared with several other galleries and participates in a monthly art crawl, making it a major hub of the Nashville Arts community. Established specifically for student use, The WAG is an experimental space that offers artistic independency, encourages risk-taking in the creative process, and stimulates honest feedback from the local community.
The WAG is located at The Packing Plant
507 Hagan Street
Nashville, TN 37203
Policies
Temporary Installation of Artwork Policies
The Watkins College of Art at Belmont University fully supports students’ right to artistic expression and recognizes the merits of performance and installation art. In order to provide a safe and healthy learning environment for everyone, students must comply with Belmont University policies as outlined in the below documents.