At MacDonald Gallery, the art workshops offer a unique and immersive experience, set against the vibrant backdrop of Music Row in Nashville. Conducted inside the gallery itself, artists’ work is surrounded by an inspiring collection of fine art, providing an atmosphere of creative energy and collaboration. Overlooking a striking guitar-shaped swimming pool and the scenic Owen Bradley City Park, the gallery’s location adds a musical and cultural touch, reflecting the creative soul of the city.
Types of workshops hosted at MacDonald Gallery include:
- Mastering Portrait Painting
This workshop focuses on refining techniques for creating expressive, lifelike portraits, with guidance from experienced portrait artists. - Exploring Abstract Art
Dive into the world of abstract expressionism, learning how to use color, shape, and composition to convey emotion and meaning. - Still Life Painting in the Gallery
This workshop, set among the gallery’s curated works, emphasizes the importance of lighting, composition, and detail in still-life paintings. - Introduction to Oil Painting
This workshop, designed for beginners, covers the basics of oil painting, from choosing materials to building layers and achieving depth. - Mixed Media & Collage
Artists can experiment with mixed media techniques, using materials like paint, paper, and found objects to create layered and textured pieces. - Painting in Music’s Shadow: Sound and Color
Inspired by the gallery’s location on Music Row, this workshop explores the relationship between sound and color and encourages artists to interpret music visually. - Urban Landscapes
This workshop focuses on capturing the dynamic energy of Nashville’s cityscape and teaches techniques for portraying urban environments in various styles. - Figure Drawing & Gesture
Artists work from live models in this workshop, practicing gesture drawing and developing skills in anatomy and form. - Impressionism in the Modern World
Learn to paint with the vibrant, broken brushstrokes of impressionism, translating modern scenes into timeless works of art. - Photography for Painters
This workshop helps artists use photography as a tool to capture inspiration and reference for future paintings, emphasizing composition and perspective. - Lectures on Art Travels and Famous Artists.
Why Attend?
Artists will be drawn to MacDonald Gallery’s workshops for the unparalleled opportunity to create amidst a world-class collection of art. The gallery setting offers a rare chance to work near completed works, sparking creativity and providing real-time examples of techniques. Situated in Nashville’s famous Music Row, attendees can enjoy the rich artistic and musical culture of the area, with cafes, restaurants, and city parks just steps away. The gallery’s proximity to Owen Bradley City Park and a guitar-shaped pool adds a touch of charm to the experience, making the workshops an artistic retreat in the heart of one of the most creative cities in the world.
For both emerging and established artists, these workshops offer a chance to develop new skills, gain inspiration, and connect with fellow creatives, all in a prestigious gallery environment.
No Workshops are scheduled for the rest of 2024 due to Art Gallery remodeling and Christmas Season visitation.