The results are in! Join us November 7th from 6-9pm for the opening of our annual National Juried show during the Nashville art crawl. The title of this year’s show is Mark. 

Thanks to everyone who submitted their work for consideration! We had a record breaking number of entries making the selection process, and development of a central theme, a very tough job for our juror. Our sincerest wishes for continued success for those not chosen for this show, it in no way questions the validity or excellence of your work but is rather due to space limitations and theme-related constraints.

Many thanks to Adrienne Outlaw, for picking work that shows “deep concern for the vulnerable and displaced.” She selected ten local and National artists that use “subject, light, line quality, precision, angst, and the desire to gather people” through audio installation, photographs, paintings, sculpture and performance to document their concerns. Congratulations to those artists listed below, we look forward to having you at Ground Floor! 

Beth Reitmeyer , Katie Hargrave, Mandy Cano Villalobos, Jennifer Day, Anders Johnson, John Bruno, David Pittenger, Hasan Nomi Khan, Jesse Kilmon, Laura McAdams

Mark your calendars for November 7th, from 6-9pm for what is sure to be an indelible show!

Ground Floor Gallery’s Studio Artist, Dez will soon install her solo exhibition: Rotting Piñata

Opens August 1st  and runs thru the 29th

Artist’s reception from 6-10pm

Photo of Uncut Cake, 2015, store bought cake, candles, table cloth, day 155

Death by Birthday: A festive way to show the grim side

Desire’ Hough’s solo installation, Rotting Piñata, is a birthday party that was eagerly planned but never occurred for unspoken reasons, leaving the viewer with underlying notions of death. The piñata was never hit yet is falling apart, cake never cut but not at all appetizing, balloons at your feet deflating, and gifts left unopened. All combine to create a subtly haunting scene.

Submit your work to Ground Floor Gallery + Studios’ 4th Annual Juried Show! More information is available on the submissions page.

Mountain Thunder, Mounted. 2015, watercolor, acrylic, felt, embroidery on muslin, 30×25.5 inches

Come out for our artist’s reception this Saturday 7-10pm

David Willburn‘s art practice combines a history of drawing and craft (fibers) with a love of domestic history and ritual. Taking Things Apart re-presents objects from his own home in a series of highly abstracted mixed media works on fabric. These hybrid media works–involving craft, painting, and drawing–are evidence of Willburn’s interest in employing craft media as a way of examining everyday things while reconsidering social, gender, and cultural convention.

Looking for a studio space? We have a wonderful spot up for rent! The room has premium features: a window, shelving, AC, multiple outlets, ceiling light, and a door for privacy. Contact us if you are interested in joining an exciting community of local artists.

by Morgan Higby-Flowers runs June 6th-30th. Artist’s reception Saturday, June 6th from 7-10pm

Real time vs. rendering, limitations vs. rules, SYSTEM POLITICS plays out Saturday, June 6th from 7-10pm, live performance at 9:30pm.

Morgan’s outdoor, no-input audio/visual performance will be a cyber-psychedelic exploration using analog signal as material, with special guest performance by Patrick DeGuira.