Current and Previous Vanderbilt Kennedy Center Art Exhibits

Since 1994, the Vanderbilt Kennedy Center has sponsored exhibits of art by and about people with disabilities in order to demonstrate the diverse talents of individuals with disabilities. Each year the Center hosts four exhibits. Some exhibits feature one or two artists, while other exhibits include the work of many artists. Often exhibits are organized in partnership with community organizations.

Art is displayed at:

• Vanderbilt Kennedy Center, Vanderbilt University Campus
• 110 Magnolia Circle, Nashville, TN 37203
• Lobby 2nd Floor VKC/One Magnolia Bldg
• Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
• Lain York, Preparator

View past art exhibits below (2011 through present).

Art Show List

Roaring Into Recovery [Art Exhibit] Last Updated: 4/15/2024 9:50:03 AM

Drawing on My Style: Fashionista in the Classroom [Art Exhibit] Last Updated: 2/16/2024 12:01:50 PM

Elvis Meets Spider-man and Other Tales [Art Exhibit] Last Updated: 12/6/2023 9:41:19 AM

Kindred Stories: Mental Health and Disability [Art Exhibit] Last Updated: 8/25/2023 11:11:32 AM

Mental Health through Expressive Imagery [Art Exhibit] Last Updated: 4/11/2023 4:55:38 PM

Healing Begins With Hope [Art Exhibit] Last Updated: 1/11/2023 11:28:39 AM

down the road [Art Exhibit] Last Updated: 10/13/2022 2:09:07 PM

I am Determined! Photographs of Strengths, Commitment, and Passion [Art Exhibit] Last Updated: 5/24/2022 3:23:41 PM

Threads of Identity [Art Exhibit] Last Updated: 1/13/2022 12:47:02 PM

Artful Imitation and Interpretation: Inspired by Great Masters Last Updated: 9/7/2021 12:41:04 PM

Breaking Ground with the Vanderbilt Kennedy Center IV Last Updated: 3/30/2021 4:48:07 PM

Kindred Stories: Civic Engagement and Disability Last Updated: 1/10/2020 4:19:11 PM

Creative Expressions XXV Last Updated: 9/20/2019 9:44:56 AM

Breaking Ground III at the VKC Last Updated: 6/13/2019 2:15:39 PM

Residue: from the Swaney Art Workshop Last Updated: 3/26/2019 2:09:37 PM

Able Voices: Sharing Who We Are Through Our Photographs Last Updated: 12/20/2018 11:26:39 AM

Creative Expressions XXIV Last Updated: 9/27/2018 10:19:14 AM

Breaking Ground II at the Vanderbilt Kennedy Center Last Updated: 3/13/2018 11:00:12 AM

Doggone Good! Service Dogs of Middle TN Photographs by Jen Vogus Last Updated: 12/21/2017 1:03:21 PM

Creative Expressions XXIII Last Updated: 9/28/2017 3:09:09 PM

By Land, By Sea, By Air! Last Updated: 7/13/2017 11:15:08 AM

Breaking Ground at the Vanderbilt Kennedy Center Last Updated: 2/6/2017 11:24:19 AM

Creative Expressions XXII Last Updated: 9/12/2016 2:26:27 PM

Interactivity and Creativity Last Updated: 7/1/2016 9:40:05 AM

Drawings and Paintings by Noah Erenberg Last Updated: 3/25/2016 9:35:40 AM

Creative Expressions XXI - Local Inspiration Last Updated: 1/4/2016 3:28:07 PM

Anne Ambrose - Dolls Tea Party Last Updated: 9/28/2015 1:30:49 PM

Preston Vienneau - Coalesce Last Updated: 7/6/2015 4:38:32 PM

Creative Expressions XX - Creativity and the Modern City Last Updated: 12/2/2014 9:36:44 AM

Polar Bears Plus New Favorites - The Artists of Pacesetters, Inc. Last Updated: 9/9/2014 9:50:22 AM

Grace Walker Goad - Two Decades in Color Last Updated: 6/6/2014 3:31:55 PM

Celebrating Art in Recovery - Healing Arts Project, Inc. Last Updated: 1/29/2014 4:12:24 PM

Creative Expressions XIX - Nashville Last Updated: 10/8/2013 2:57:13 PM

KALEIDOSCOPE - Art of Paul Miktarian Last Updated: 1/14/2013 4:52:07 PM

BIRDS OF TENNESSEE + ONE: A “Painting the Tale” Last Updated: 4/11/2011 7:54:02 AM