Natalie Thedford – A Melodic Motif of Perceptive Play

Saturday, August 2, 2025 6:00 PM-8:00 PM

Open Gallery, 507 Hagan Street, Nashville

Open Gallery is proud to host Natalie Thedford: A Melodic Motif of Perceptive Play, an exhibition featuring the work of Nashville-based artist, educator, and community builder Natalie Thedford. Known for her subversive material techniques and tactile, handcrafted forms, Thedford transforms everyday materials - like clay quilts and pleated tarps - into powerful reflections on emotion, labor, and overlooked beauty in the built environment.

Thedford holds an MFA in Studio Practices with a focus in Ceramics from the University of Colorado, Boulder, and a BFA in 3D Art from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. She was recently named a 2025 Emerging Artist by Ceramics Monthly.

Learn more: nataliecelestethedford.com

Exhibition Dates: August 2 – September 1, 2025
Opening Reception: Saturday, August 2, 6–8 PM
Location: Open Gallery, 507 Hagan Street, Nashville

About Open Gallery
Open Gallery is a student-run space affiliated with Lipscomb University’s School of Art & Design, located in Nashville’s Wedgewood-Houston arts district. The gallery provides hands-on learning experiences for student interns while showcasing contemporary art by emerging and underrepresented artists.