OZ Arts Nashville

Ogemdi Ude

MAJOR

(New York/Atlanta)

With local guests from TSU's Sophisticated Ladies and the Aristocrat of Bands

February 12-14

Tickets $30-$37

Artist & Creative Community tickets $20-$30

“A tenderly fierce homage to Black femininity”
 
— Kampnagel
Celebrating the power and legacy of majorette dance, a team of Southern Black femmes embodies the movement of their girlhood to answer the questions of their present. MAJOR preserves, transforms, and continues majorette tradition through electrifying movement, documentary theater, and an online interview archive.

CONVERSATIONS AT OZ

An evening of dinner and dialogue benefitting OZ Arts Nashville

Wednesday, February 25, 2026

One of the most dynamic annual benefits in Nashville, this seated dinner invites guests to engage in insightful dialogue with some of the city’s most influential figures in arts and culture, business, and government. Tickets are on sale now!

Gov. Gavin Newsom: Young Man in a Hurry

Saturday, February 21
Doors at 5PM / Event at 6PM

Tickets: $47

Each admission includes one unsigned copy of Young Man in a Hurry.
Please note there will not be a signing line at this event.

OZ Arts is pleased to host this special event with Parnassus Books, featuring California Governor Gavin Newsom in conversation about his new book Young Man in a Hurry. This riveting new memoir traces the forces that have defined who he is today. From adapting to his dyslexia, to starting his own small business, growing up in the spotlight as a young mayor, becoming a father and fighting major national political battles, Governor Newsom reflects on the long personal journey that ultimately shaped him into one of the most recognizable elected officials in America.
A strict no-bag policy will be enforced at the event. Please contact Parnassus Books for any ticketing inquiries.

Hiroaki Umeda

assimilating and Moving State 1

(Japan)

March 26-28

Tickets $30-$37

Artist & Creative Community tickets $20-$30

“Choreography on the edge between dance, science and audio-visual installation”
 
— Paris Art
Umeda creates high-velocity, visually stunning experiences that blur the line between installation and live performance. Experience his thrilling fusion of body, light, and sound with two internationally acclaimed multimedia works: a high-octane solo and a cinematic group work featuring five women from his influential Somatic Field Project.

Rod McGaha

FRAGMENTS OF HER

On view through February 16, 2026

Prolific musician and visual artist Rod McGaha creates work that explores the resilience, grace, and joy of Black people, with a particular focus on the experiences and contributions of Black women. In this collection of 11 original artworks, Fragments of Her, McGaha portrays the perceptions and complexity of Black women, utilizing dynamic black and white photos, stunning mixed media collage, and vibrant cyanotypes alongside found materials like cardboard and tape.

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MISSION

OZ Arts supports the creation, development and presentation of significant performing and visual art works by leading artists whose contribution influences the advancement of their field. Through performances, exhibitions, and community events, OZ Arts focuses on producing and presenting the work of local and visiting artists who reflect our diverse society, utilize new artistic forms and technology in creative ways, and provide opportunities for meaningful engagement with audiences, students and cultural and civic leaders.