Cheekwood
Programs
Budget
$3,900,000.00
Description
Cheekwood is the region's premier repository for fine art in a historic setting and a top destination for outdoor, contemporary sculpture. Its permanent collections feature 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, Virginia Overton, Alicja Kwade, and more. In 2024, Cheekwood will continue its dynamic, arts-based programming with exhibitions from the permanent collection, established artists, and emerging talent. Exhibitions include Edgar Degas, The Private Impressionist: Works on Paper by the Artist and His Circle, Thomas Dambo's TROLLS: Save the Humans, INTERVENTIONS: Ann Carrington, and Wonder Women: Women Printmakers of the 1970s.
Beneficiaries
General Public
Program Success Monitored By
Art Exhibitions are evaluated based on their demonstrated ability to respond to community interest, drive visitor engagement, and elevate Cheekwood's artistic standards. Quantitative measures include overall attendance numbers during programs/exhibitions; number of installations or acquisitions; program participation numbers; number of household memberships; contributed revenue from institutional and individual funders; and the number of objects available for online access. Qualitative measures include national/international reputation of artists; overall quality of the collections; external awards/recognition; press; visitor feedback; online engagement data; internal evaluations; quality and importance of the pieces; and a report on the strengths and weaknesses of the collection.
Program Areas Served
Nashville, Tennessee
$3,900,000.00
Description
Cheekwood is the region's premier repository for fine art in a historic setting and a top destination for outdoor, contemporary sculpture. Its permanent collections feature 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, Virginia Overton, Alicja Kwade, and more. In 2024, Cheekwood will continue its dynamic, arts-based programming with exhibitions from the permanent collection, established artists, and emerging talent. Exhibitions include Edgar Degas, The Private Impressionist: Works on Paper by the Artist and His Circle, Thomas Dambo's TROLLS: Save the Humans, INTERVENTIONS: Ann Carrington, and Wonder Women: Women Printmakers of the 1970s.
Beneficiaries
General Public
Program Success Monitored By
Art Exhibitions are evaluated based on their demonstrated ability to respond to community interest, drive visitor engagement, and elevate Cheekwood's artistic standards. Quantitative measures include overall attendance numbers during programs/exhibitions; number of installations or acquisitions; program participation numbers; number of household memberships; contributed revenue from institutional and individual funders; and the number of objects available for online access. Qualitative measures include national/international reputation of artists; overall quality of the collections; external awards/recognition; press; visitor feedback; online engagement data; internal evaluations; quality and importance of the pieces; and a report on the strengths and weaknesses of the collection.
Program Areas Served
Nashville, Tennessee
Budget
$1,200,000.00
Description
Family and public programs help Cheekwood's visitors create, learn, and discover. Programs include summer camp, Tots!, multicultural festivals, special music performances, wellness classes, guided tours, and adult education workshops. Summer Camp offers interactive classes on art and nature for children. Tots! activities and story-time for pre-K ages are offered in the Children's Garden. Multicultural festivals include - Holi celebrates the annual Festival of Color; Black Art Bash highlights African American arts and heritage; El Dia de los Muertos marks the Day of the Dead; and Japanese Moon Viewing celebrates the harvest moon. Visitors enjoy special musical performances in the gardens during the spring, summer, and fall. Visitors can participate in a variety of wellness classes throughout the estate. Daily guided tours of Cheekwood's museum and gardens are offered to visitors of all ages. Adult education workshops provide learning experiences in art and nature inspired activities.
Category
Arts, Culture & Humanities -
Beneficiaries
Families
Children and Youth (0 - 19 years)
Program Success Monitored By
Family and Public Programs are evaluated by based on their ability to respond to and drive community interest and participation. Quantitative measures include the number of participants engaged; number of program attendees; number of children served; and the number of advisory committee meetings. Qualitative measures include participant feedback (workshop attendees, summer camp participants, wellness registrants); internal program evaluations; and increased program reach; external recognition/press; and audience diversity.
Program Areas Served
Nashville, Tennessee
$1,200,000.00
Description
Family and public programs help Cheekwood's visitors create, learn, and discover. Programs include summer camp, Tots!, multicultural festivals, special music performances, wellness classes, guided tours, and adult education workshops. Summer Camp offers interactive classes on art and nature for children. Tots! activities and story-time for pre-K ages are offered in the Children's Garden. Multicultural festivals include - Holi celebrates the annual Festival of Color; Black Art Bash highlights African American arts and heritage; El Dia de los Muertos marks the Day of the Dead; and Japanese Moon Viewing celebrates the harvest moon. Visitors enjoy special musical performances in the gardens during the spring, summer, and fall. Visitors can participate in a variety of wellness classes throughout the estate. Daily guided tours of Cheekwood's museum and gardens are offered to visitors of all ages. Adult education workshops provide learning experiences in art and nature inspired activities.
Category
Arts, Culture & Humanities -
Beneficiaries
Families
Children and Youth (0 - 19 years)
Program Success Monitored By
Family and Public Programs are evaluated by based on their ability to respond to and drive community interest and participation. Quantitative measures include the number of participants engaged; number of program attendees; number of children served; and the number of advisory committee meetings. Qualitative measures include participant feedback (workshop attendees, summer camp participants, wellness registrants); internal program evaluations; and increased program reach; external recognition/press; and audience diversity.
Program Areas Served
Nashville, Tennessee
Budget
$5,200,000.00
Description
Cheekwood's 55-acre botanical garden and woodland have matured into an important natural landscape and horticultural resource. Cheekwood is an accredited Level 2 Arbnet Arboretum and recognized as a Center of Excellence by the Tennessee Urban Forestry Council. Features include a nationally accredited dogwood collection, 14 acres of woodland, 13 display gardens, 250,000 spring bulbs, and 25,000 annuals grown in onsite production greenhouses. Cheekwood's seasonal festivals are community favorites and family traditions. Cheekwood in Bloom showcases vibrant color throughout the gardens, with blooming buds such as hyacinths, daffodils, and tulips. Summertime at Cheekwood includes Thursday Night Out and Under the Stars concert series. Cheekwood Harvest features pumpkin houses, chrysanthemums, and fall favorites. Holiday LIGHTS presents over 1 million lights displayed throughout the grounds.
Beneficiaries
General Public
Program Success Monitored By
Cheekwood's gardens and festivals are evaluated by monitoring operational excellence and increased sustainability. Quantitative measures include profitability; increased revenues (gate and contributed income); and increased tourist attendance and revenue. Qualitative measures include visitor feedback; increased communications; staff feedback; external recognition/press; increased accessibility; and overall sustainability.
Program Areas Served
Nashville, Tennessee
$5,200,000.00
Description
Cheekwood's 55-acre botanical garden and woodland have matured into an important natural landscape and horticultural resource. Cheekwood is an accredited Level 2 Arbnet Arboretum and recognized as a Center of Excellence by the Tennessee Urban Forestry Council. Features include a nationally accredited dogwood collection, 14 acres of woodland, 13 display gardens, 250,000 spring bulbs, and 25,000 annuals grown in onsite production greenhouses. Cheekwood's seasonal festivals are community favorites and family traditions. Cheekwood in Bloom showcases vibrant color throughout the gardens, with blooming buds such as hyacinths, daffodils, and tulips. Summertime at Cheekwood includes Thursday Night Out and Under the Stars concert series. Cheekwood Harvest features pumpkin houses, chrysanthemums, and fall favorites. Holiday LIGHTS presents over 1 million lights displayed throughout the grounds.
Beneficiaries
General Public
Program Success Monitored By
Cheekwood's gardens and festivals are evaluated by monitoring operational excellence and increased sustainability. Quantitative measures include profitability; increased revenues (gate and contributed income); and increased tourist attendance and revenue. Qualitative measures include visitor feedback; increased communications; staff feedback; external recognition/press; increased accessibility; and overall sustainability.
Program Areas Served
Nashville, Tennessee
Budget
$1,200,000.00
Description
Education programs are central to Cheekwood's role as a catalyst and center for learning in Middle Tennessee. With programs for all ages, Cheekwood's ambition is to serve all individuals in our community. School and outreach programs include -
Destination Cheekwood: FREE School Field Trips aligned with TN core curriculum standards (available to all TN students).
Destination Cheekwood: FREE Family Field Trips brings families from Title I schools to Cheekwood on weekends with transportation, admission, programming, translation, and meals provided.
Cheekwood GROWS provides immersive, multi-faceted experiences for 3rd grade students that teaches them about gardening and food production
Cheekwood on the Road sends educators to Title I schools for a half-day of immersive, hands-on art activities.
Home School Days offer art and horticulture curriculum for homeschool students and families.
Empower Paid Internships are available to students enrolled in area colleges and universities.
Beneficiaries
K-12 (5-19 years)
Program Success Monitored By
School and outreach programs are evaluated based on their ability to respond to K-12 education needs, increase program participation, and serve the community. Quantitative measures include number of K-12 students engaged; number of participating schools; number of program attendees; number of children served; number of advisory committee meetings; number of adult education classes; number of new resources created for programs; number of paid interns; and number of departments participating in internship program. Qualitative measures include participant feedback (teachers, students, parents, interns); Teacher Advisory Council evaluations; internal program evaluations; completion of an interpretative master plan; completion of a community impact report; and increased program reach and audience diversity.
Program Areas Served
Nashville, Tennessee
$1,200,000.00
Description
Education programs are central to Cheekwood's role as a catalyst and center for learning in Middle Tennessee. With programs for all ages, Cheekwood's ambition is to serve all individuals in our community. School and outreach programs include -
Destination Cheekwood: FREE School Field Trips aligned with TN core curriculum standards (available to all TN students).
Destination Cheekwood: FREE Family Field Trips brings families from Title I schools to Cheekwood on weekends with transportation, admission, programming, translation, and meals provided.
Cheekwood GROWS provides immersive, multi-faceted experiences for 3rd grade students that teaches them about gardening and food production
Cheekwood on the Road sends educators to Title I schools for a half-day of immersive, hands-on art activities.
Home School Days offer art and horticulture curriculum for homeschool students and families.
Empower Paid Internships are available to students enrolled in area colleges and universities.
Beneficiaries
K-12 (5-19 years)
Program Success Monitored By
School and outreach programs are evaluated based on their ability to respond to K-12 education needs, increase program participation, and serve the community. Quantitative measures include number of K-12 students engaged; number of participating schools; number of program attendees; number of children served; number of advisory committee meetings; number of adult education classes; number of new resources created for programs; number of paid interns; and number of departments participating in internship program. Qualitative measures include participant feedback (teachers, students, parents, interns); Teacher Advisory Council evaluations; internal program evaluations; completion of an interpretative master plan; completion of a community impact report; and increased program reach and audience diversity.
Program Areas Served
Nashville, Tennessee
