Red Arrow Gallery

Red Arrow Gallery is a contemporary art space at 919 Gallatin Ave in East Nashville, presenting work by emerging and mid-career artists. Its exhibitions span different media and often take an experimental approach, with local and international artists in the program. The compact, open gallery gives you room to look closely, and the changing shows can bring unexpected subjects into focus, including queer narratives explored through glitter art. Stop in to see current work and learn more about the artists from the gallery team.

A gallery for emerging artists

Red Arrow Gallery focuses on emerging and mid-career artists, presenting contemporary work in a range of media. Its program gives artists a place to develop their careers and introduces visitors to new work. Exhibitions can include artists from Nashville and elsewhere, with an emphasis on experimental practices.

The gallery began in Joshua Tree in 2007 and opened in East Nashville in 2014. Its name and logo come from a 15-foot red arrow sign at its first location. Today, the East Nashville space occupies a repurposed building on Gallatin Avenue.

Changing exhibitions and themes

Exhibitions rotate, so the work on view changes over time. The program has included multimedium paintings and installations, as well as work that explores queer narratives through glitter art. That range makes it useful to check what is showing before you go if you have a particular interest.

The gallery aims to present ambitious contemporary exhibitions and help visitors engage with artists’ work. You can ask the team about the pieces on display. If you are considering a purchase outside regular gallery hours, arrange an appointment in advance.