The Tennessee Arts Commission Gallery displays only work by Tennessee residents, with six to eight exhibits a year. A professional panel juries the competition, which takes place every two years. The commission offers annual fellowships in crafts, photography and visual arts to the state's top artists. This museum, which is dedicated to exhibits related to various aspects of Tennessee history, sometimes features art displays that are complementary to its mission. Tennessee State Museum is open 10 AM to 5 PM Tuesday through Saturday and 1 to 5 PM Sunday.
Admission is free, but donations are accepted.
Hiram Van Gordon Memorial Gallery Tennessee State Univ.,3500 John Merritt Blvd. The Upper Room's collection of religious art and artifacts includes an Old Masters gallery featuring paintings from 1300 to 1900, including copies of Raphael paintings. Rare books and antique English porcelains are also on display. Seasonal events include a collection of 100 Nativity scenes in November and December and a Lenten Easter display of 75 Ukrainian eggs. The focal point of the chapel is a nearly life-size woodcarving of da Vinci's painting The Last Supper .