Friends of The Chestnut Group

07/15/2026

Thank you Marquis Munson and WNXP for including us in this weeks What, Where, Wednesday! Click the link to listen and get excited about the Radnor Lake Art Show open to to public on this Friday!! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wnxp-podcasts/id1721979400?i=1000776865190

07/13/2026

Celebrate & Protect Radnor Lake State Park!

This weekend, experience the beauty of Radnor Lake through the eyes of local artists. Join us for a special art show celebrating one of Nashville's most treasured parks.

Nearly half of all proceeds from the show go directly to Friends of Radnor Lake, funding their vital mission to preserve and protect the state park we all love.

Come find a beautiful new piece for your home and give back to the landscape that inspires us.

Free and open to the public!

Where: Walter Criley Visitor Center
1160 Otter Creek Rd
Nashville, TN 37220

06/03/2026

The countdown is officially on!

✨ Save the date for the 2026 Radnor Lake Art Show, returning July 16–19 to the Walter Criley Visitor Center.

A Signature Celebration of Art & Conservation

Presented by to benefit Friends of Radnor Lake, the Art Show features a Patron Party, public art show and sale, and silent auction supporting conservation efforts for Radnor Lake State Natural Area.

The event is supported by generous sponsors, with leadership from Presenting Patron WesBanco

For months, Chestnut Group artists have been painting “en plein air,” capturing Radnor’s quiet trails, reflective waters, and shifting light in real time. It’s a rare opportunity to witness the creative process—and to bring home a work of art inspired by a place so many of us love.

Follow along in the weeks ahead for artist moments, sneak peeks, and details as we count down to the show. We hope to see you there!

Painting by | “White Flight”, 16” x 12”

04/13/2026

Check out our May workshops!

Join us for two inspiring learning opportunities with The Chestnut Group:

Methods & Mediums — Sat, May 2 | On Track Studios
A full day of hands‑on demos with four instructors:
• Collage & Procreate with Sarah Clinton
• Venetian Plaster with Cathy Brooks‑Fincher
• Gold Leaf with Lisa Fallon
• Intro to Gouache with Elaine Allen
📅 9:30 AM–4:00 PM

En Plein Air at Radnor Lake — Fri, May 15
Explore the immediacy of charcoal drawing outdoors with Michael Poindexter.
Learn to identify strong subjects, build value, create atmosphere, and bring a drawing to a finished plein air piece.
📅 12:00–3:00 PM
📍 Radnor Lake State Park

Spaces are limited — come learn, experiment, and paint with us this spring!
Sign up here: https://www.chestnutgroup.org/events-2-3

04/08/2026

Looking for weekend plans? We’ve got you.

Catch The Chestnut Group painting en plein air at The Hermitage this Saturday—live demos, fresh canvases, and the historic grounds as the backdrop.

More info: https://thehermitage.com/event-calendar/event/5939561

03/07/2026

Spring Workshops Are Here — Come Paint With Us!

Ready to grow your skills, meet fellow artists, and get inspired by some of Middle Tennessee’s most beautiful landscapes? Our Spring 2026 Workshops are officially open for registration — and you don’t have to be a member to join us!

CLICK HERE TO CHECK OUT THE WORKSHOPS:

Spring Workshops Events WORKSHOPS & EVENTS Paint Your Heart Out Workshops | Spring 2026 Workshops now open to members and non-members! Enjoy special pricing become a member. Quick View The Nature of Light with Anne Blair Brown—March 20 from $75.00 Price: Add to Cart Quick View Trees in Landscape w...