Daybreak Arts

08/20/2026

08/19/2026

Introducing the first-ever Next Horizon Academy Exhibition Preview Series sponsored by Eaton!☀️

Join us on Thursday, August 27th at the Daybreak Arts Gallery from 2:30–3:30pm for an afternoon celebrating the hard work of A.M. Hassan and Ellie Kane as part of our inaugural Next Horizon Academy pilot program!

Since this spring, A.M. Hassan and Ellie have been working one-on-one with mentors to develop the concepts, language, and artwork for their own solo exhibitions. During this five-month pilot, they have been building the creative vision and skills needed to bring those exhibitions to life—and now, we’re giving you a first look!👀

This exhibition preview series builds on the success of our pilot, when Next Horizon Academy artist Bandy completed their solo exhibition, “The Liminoid,” in May 2026. Bandy’s exhibition marked an important milestone for the program and demonstrated what’s possible when artists have dedicated mentorship, resources, and support to develop their own creative vision!

Come see A.M. Hassan and Ellie’s exhibition previews and hear directly from both artists during an artist talk about their work, creative process, and vision for their upcoming solo shows.🖼️

We’re incredibly grateful to Eaton for sponsoring the Next Horizon Academy pilot program. Their support helped make paid mentorships, workshops, and the development of these solo exhibitions possible!

And this is just the beginning! A.M. Hassan and Ellie will continue in Next Horizon Academy’s year-long program, where they’ll further develop their solo exhibitions and receive support in marketing, promoting, and ultimately executing their shows.

Also thank you to Hattie B’s for generously donating the artist meal for our Next Horizon Academy artist talks on August 27th!

📍 Daybreak Arts Gallery, 1207 Dickerson Pike 
📅 Thursday, August 27
⏰ 2:30–3:30 PM

Come support these two artists as they take the next step toward their solo exhibitions!

08/14/2026

Happy Friday!☀️ Kick off your weekend with a little inspiration from Daybreak artists at arcadeartsnash!🖼️

Stop by gallery 59 today from 1-6pm to see our group show, “Perspective: How We Experience Art,” including our blacklight room, and then explore the other galleries throughout Arcade Arts!

Open this weekend:
• Friday | 1–6 PM
• Saturday | 1–6 PM
• Sunday | 1–6 PM

Come see what perspective looks like from where you stand. 👀 We’ll see you in the galleries!

Pictured: “Whatsoever” by A.M. Hassan, Daybreak Artist

08/13/2026

We had a great group of Lipscomb students in our studio today for Lipscomb University’s Service Day!💜💛

We love getting to share our work with college students, and we’re so grateful for their hard work and willingness to serve our community. Thank you for spending the day with us! 🙏

08/10/2026

Meet Lauren, our Volunteer & Youth Program Manager! 👋

If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to volunteer with Daybreak Arts, how to get involved, or what happens behind the scenes, Lauren has probably answered your question here!💬✅

We asked Lauren a few questions about her role, volunteering at Daybreak, and what she loves about the work she does. Swipe through to get to know Lauren and learn more about how you can get involved!

Still have a question? Drop it in the comments!👇

08/10/2026

A new perspective is on display this month🤩🖼️

Thank you to everyone who joined us Saturday during the Downtown Art Crawl with Second Saturday Art Crawl to celebrate the opening of our newest group exhibition, “Perspective: How We Experience Art,” in Gallery 59 at arcadeartsnash!

This exhibition invites you to slow down, look closer, and consider how differently we each experience art. Shout out to our Art Logistics Manager, Wendy Elizabeth 🍉 for curating and installing such a fantastic show—including a whole BLACKLIGHT ROOM!💡✨

Missed the opening? There’s still plenty of time to see it! Stop by Gallery 59 during our August open gallery hours, Thursday–Sunday, 1–6 PM.

Come see it from your perspective.👀😍

08/07/2026

We're excited to welcome two outstanding leaders to the Daybreak Arts Board of Directors!

Please join us in welcoming Naomi Parton, Director of Marketing at Griffith Law, and Jennifer Ward, Senior Vice President at Bank of America.

With extensive experience in marketing, communications, and strategic leadership, Naomi and Jennifer bring valuable expertise that will help strengthen our outreach, visibility, and community engagement during this next phase of our organization’s growth.

We're grateful to have Naomi and Jennifer join our Board of Directors and look forward to the ideas, leadership, and passion they'll bring to Daybreak Arts. Please join us in giving them a warm welcome!

08/05/2026

Daybreak Arts is excited to share that we have been awarded a Community Impact Grant from the Community Foundation Mid TN (CFMT)! This generous support will help strengthen our efforts of creating artistic and economic opportunities for people experiencing homelessness and housing insecurity by providing them access to the creative resources needed to achieve personal fulfillment and success. The unrestricted nature of this grant gives us the flexibility to place resources where they will make the greatest difference!

We are grateful for CFMT’s recognition of our work and for their confidence in our ability to create meaningful change! We are proud to be a .

08/04/2026

Community Origami Drop-In📄📃

This weekend, we invite you to experience art in more ways than one during our August Gallery Run in Gallery 59 of Arcade Arts!

On Sunday, August 9, from 1–6 PM, our volunteer Cleo Bond will be leading a free drop-in origami workshop during gallery hours. As an origami artist, Cleo has helped create more than 5,000 paper cranes around the world, and many of you may already recognize her as one of the welcoming faces behind Daybreak Arts—whether she’s photographing our gala, organizing artwork inventory, or volunteering in Gallery 59 this summer.

Come fold, create, and slow down for a while as you explore Perspective: How We Experience Art, our newest group exhibition celebrating the many ways artists see and interpret the world!🌎

And don’t forget, the celebration begins even earlier! Join us for the exhibition’s opening reception during the Downtown Nashville Art Crawl this Saturday, August 8, from 6–9 PM, then return on Sunday for an afternoon of paper, possibility, and creativity!

A single folded piece of paper can become a crane, a flower, a butterfly—or the beginning of a new perspective. ✨

We can’t wait to create with you. 🕊️🎨