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BEFORE WE HAD NAMES | ARTIST TALK

Before we had names, we had stories. Before we had language, we had experiences that shaped who we would become.

Join us on Saturday, October 24, at 6 PM at Woodcuts Gallery for an evening of conversation and reflection with the artists of Before We Had Names.

Through their individual practices, these artists explore the complexities of identity, memory, vulnerability, and the human experience. Each work offers a different perspective on what it means to exist, to be seen, and to navigate the spaces between who we are and who the world has told us to be.

This conversation invites us beyond the surface of the artwork and into the thoughts, experiences, and intentions that brought each piece into existence. It is an opportunity to engage with the artists, ask questions, and consider the ways our individual stories intersect with a larger collective narrative.

As we celebrate the 10th anniversary of the North Nashville Culture Crawl, we also honor the importance of spaces that continue to nurture artistic expression, preserve cultural narratives, and bring communities together.

Saturday, October 24, 2026 | 6 PM
Woodcuts Gallery | Nashville, TN

Come curious. Leave with a different perspective.

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CHIPS ARE DOWN (๑ᵕ⌓ᵕ̤) 1 YEAR ANNIVERSARY

untold origin story: the title/theme of this record came from a night at @eastsidejamnashville when a younger musician asked me for music career advice. at the time i was feeling out of luck with my efforts & down on myself (lol), but there i was telling this kid that he had what it takes & that if he believed in himself there was nothing to worry about. i decided to take my own phony advice.

special thanks to all of the collaborators on this project and to anyone that has listened. give it a spin today. still working on the next one can’t wait for you to hear it <3

some lyrics from the album:
“bet on me if you dare. the chips are already down”
“if you wanted advice, don’t take it from me”
“forever and a day. how long would you wait to get out of the maze?”
“there’s only one way to find out, there’s plenty others to cope”
“it’s pissing me off. it’s pissing me off”
“live in reality h**! this aint a reality show”
“i’m a phony selling dreams by the pound”
“these are days that i’m never going to get back”
“wading in your water with my knees dry, shallow”
“i can’t leave it all to fate”
“reason with my rhyme”

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FROM WHERE SHE STANDS.

Meet Ember Tharpe, featured artist in NASHVILLE, FROM WHERE WE STAND.

"To me, Nashville reflects a sense of humility and groundedness that make its specific type of beauty possible. As an artist, I look for little bits of beauty wherever I go, whether in people, reflections, the mundane or natural phenomena. With the comfort that Nashville provides to me as a home in its non-judgmental, music loving, good Black southern and slightly bodacious qualities, I can sink into that beauty in a way that is not possible for me elsewhere." — Ember Tharpe

Join us October 17 at Morning Glory on Buchanan Street in North Nashville.

📍 Morning Glory Cafe · 1208 Buchanan St
🗓️ October 17
🎨 Curated by Delanyo Mensah

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Head into the weekend by getting familiar with our next assortment of exhibitors!

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The 2026 Nashville Comic Arts Festival takes place Saturday, October 3rd, at Vanderbilt Central Library from 11am to 6pm. Attendance is FREE! Over 80 exhibitors from across the country, programming and panel discussions, and more! Sponsored by @vandylibraries, @curbcenter, @nowatnpl, and @wakeupcomics. Additionally, this project is funded under a Grant Contract with the State of Tennessee.

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COOGIFEST 2026

first post calls for a recap of @coogifest that i had an amazing opportunity to witness and participate in. thank you again for hosting such an amazing show @king.coogi! 🤹🏽‍♂️🩷

tag who you see!
more from me soon :)

#photography #festival #nightlife #music #art

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Freedom Holds the Body is more than an exhibition series—it is a living invitation to return to the self. @emberdarkgreen

Through her work, a proud artist and community member speaks from a place of self-expression, self-love, and self-guidance. Each mark, color, and layer carries the wisdom of those who came before her.

Her ancestors remind her that freedom is not only something sought outside of oneself; it is something practiced within the body, personal stories, boundaries, and imagination.

Creating is one way she honors that inheritance. It is how she listens inward, makes room for joy, and chooses to be fully seen. It is how she remembers that her body is worthy of care, her voice is worthy of space, and her journey belongs to her.

Her work offers a message to everyone moving through their own becoming: trust the guidance within. Hold yourself with tenderness. Make room for the people around you to do the same.

Self-love is not solitary—it becomes a movement when it is shared, protected, and supported through community.

What does freedom in the body look, feel, or sound like today? Share a word, a practice, or a promise to yourself below. Together, the community can hold space for one another. ✊🏾🖤

#FreedomHoldsTheBody #BlackMythologyProject #SelfLove #SelfExpression #BlackArtists BlackArt AncestorGuidance

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Coming to all streaming platforms near you.
I am filled with gratitude with who all helped me with this project. I’m excited for you all to hear it 💫

Album Cover- @emberdarkgreen 💚

#spokenword #poetry #eprelease

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🌴 Islanders… it’s time to vote. 🌴

Cast your vote and help decide this year’s Top 3 murals from the walls that speak Arts and Mural festival.

🏆 Prize Money
🥇 1st Place: $500
🥈 2nd Place: $250
🥉 3rd Place: $125

🗳️ How to Vote:

Tap the link in our bio.
Browse the featured murals.
Vote for your favorite.
Submit your vote!

⚠️Voting closes July 19.⚠️

If you’d like to experience the murals in person before you vote, stop by Kreate Hub this week. We actually recommend seeing them up close—the details, scale, and craftsmanship are best appreciated in person.

If you joined us for opening night, thank you!
It was an incredible evening celebrating Nashville’s artists and community. We truly appreciate everyone who came out, and we can’t wait to share more photos, videos, and highlights from the fashion show and everything that made the festival so special.

Artists:
@jamersonsgc
@woke3
@dvmvgedgxxds
@tzkey
@toriidakreative
@lauryntattoos
@laurenschwartzillustration
@jamesbrowneffect
@who.tattoos
@phish.bone
@emberdarkgreen
@artworkbysamira
@kylethecreative
@lukeanselll
@brew.tattoos
@carrenoclaybrooks
@artbymarteja
@mobs_world
@marcellus__cress

#nashvilleartscene #outerwallcollective #nashvilleart

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Freedom Holds the Body — featuring powerful local artists and creators who are shaping the culture through bold expression, storytelling, and truth.

Join us in celebrating community talent, creative freedom, and the art that keeps our voices alive. Nashville, come out and show love for these incredible featured artists making an impact through their gifts.

✨Freedom Holds the Body✨

Saturday, July 4 | 6:30 PM–10:00 PM

📍Global Education Center, 4822 Charlotte Ave., Nashville, TN 37209

#FreedomHoldsTheBody #BlackMythologyProject #LocalArt #SupportLocalArtists #communitymatters
Media: @multigoodmedia

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We’re incredibly grateful for our friends at the @global.education.center and @blackmythologyproject for allowing our team to tour the Freedom Holds the Body exhibit and hear insights from artists @omaribooker @emberdarkgreen @94fern directly. We also enjoyed a percussion and dance lesson and were exited to announce that our rhythm isn’t half bad!

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got the opportunity to curate my first art gallery thanks to @bubblegumtheatercompany !! So grateful! It was for Juneteenth and Pride 🥹 two celebrations vv close to my heart ! Shoutout to all the artists who said yes🫶🏾 (tagged in the next slide) y’all are some of my fave in Nash! Thank you to everyone who came through, so grateful for the support 🥹

Here’s to more art, community & adding curator to my resume 🤭🙂‍↕️

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