OZ Arts Nashville

Stage to Surface

Curated by Ashley Layendecker

On view through August 23, 2026

Red Arrow is proud to present this pop-up exhibition at that unfolds in dialogue with the exciting performances at OZ Arts. This curated selection of works inspired by the Spring & Summer performances offer an extra dimension of expression from artists living across Tennessee, as well as Birmingham, Brooklyn, Chicago, and Los Angeles. By situating visual artworks within the ecosystem of live performance, Red Arrow and OZ Arts celebrate cross-disciplinary exchange between artists working across mediums and exploring similar ideas.

This exhibit is open for viewing before and after all OZ Arts events this Spring and Summer.

To make an appointment to see this exhibit outside the existing performance times, contact Associate Director of Programing & Partnerships Daniel Jones at daniel@ozartsnashville.org

FEATURED ARTISTS

  • Jean Nagai (Los Angles, CA)
  • Pete Schulte (Birmingham, AL) 
  • Amy Pleasant (Birmingham, AL)
  • Morgan Ogilvie (Franklin, TN)
  • Jacob Rochester (Los Angeles, CA)
  • Julian Adon Alexander (Brooklyn, NY)
  • Dax Van Aalten (Cookeville, TN)
  • Marlen Lugo (Nashville, TN)
  • Skylar Simpson (Chicago, IL)

ABOUT THE CURATOR

Ashley Layendecker, Director at Red Arrow, oversees daily operations, curates exhibitions, drives the galleries strategic direction, and manages artist/ collector relations. A former practicing artist, Ashley discovered her passion for curating after earning her BFA from the University of Tennessee in 2016. Since joining Red Arrow, she has curated over 60 exhibitions in Nashville, New York, Mexico City, and Miami. In addition to her role at Red Arrow, Ashley is a board member of The Warhol Society at The Frist Museum of Art in Nashville and previously served as Art Club Host for Soho House Nashville. Her curatorial work for Red Arrow has been featured in The Wall Street JournalGalerie Magazine, and W Magazine

To enquire about individual works for sale, email Ashley at ashley@theredarrowgallery.com