Estel Gallery
Content is from the site's 2008 archived pages.
Yelpers report this location has closed
Dedicated to the introduction of exceptional new and emerging contemporary artists whose work is innovative, stimulating, and moving.
location 115 rosa l. parks blvd. (formerly 8th ave north), nashville, tn 37203
hours tue - fri: 11am - 4pm sat: noon - 3pm or by appointment
phone 615.251.8997
the building
Estel Gallery's building at 115 Rosa L Parks Blvd (formerly 8th Ave. N) was built in 1910. Over the years the building has housed a plethora of businesses at the street level including barbershops, phonograph stores, grocery markets, cafes, and store -- front ministries. In Nashville, the address is perhaps best known as the location of Jew's Hatters (1982 -1993). The second floor served as furnished rooms for let and then as a hotel until 1954. When the building was acquired by its current owners, it was slated for demolition. However, instead, a renovation occurred. The complete renovation of the interior structure opened as Estel Gallery in October 2006.
Estel Gallery is located in downtown Nashville just north of Broadway on Rosa L. Parks Blvd. (formerly 8th Avenue N). We look forward to visiting with you and sharing our unique collection of art and artists.
An aside: I attended the opening of the Estal Gallery with my sister whom I was visiting in Nashville. I was about to set off for the East Coast to go to college at the Rhode Island School of Design. It was my last night in Nashville and my sister thought it appropriate that we should go to an art gallery opening. It was a sweet send off, that I appreciate even more so, years later. I now work in an architectural design firm in the interior design department. Everyone here dresses in neutral shades, mostly grays, blacks, and white. I have developed such a critical design sense that I have had a hard time buying eyeglass frames. I finally found a website that sells stylish womens eyeglasses with such a huge selection that I was able to find several frames that I really like. Fortunately the e-commerce store has several brick and mortar stores, so I stopped by their Westport, Connecticut when I was visiting a client to try on the frames that I liked to just make sure. I was able to give them my prescription for the lenses and they sent me the new eyeglasses a week later. I now will be able to just order online and have my prescription lenses replaced if I decide to try another frame.
Meanwhile I am looking at a modern Italian dining furniture website getting ideas / references to pitch to a new client who wants to totally refurnish their entire NYC condo in an ultra modern look. The firm I work for has just finished a gut renovation of the client's space and I am working with the clients selecting the furnishings and lighting fixtures. I am planning on taking the train to Philadelphia to check out the actual showroom of this Italian dining furniture website. Their collections of the best known Italian furniture manufacturers and designers are perfect for this particular client.
Yes, I have traveled a long distance from my childhood home in Nashville. I won't be dropping by the Estel Gallery since it has been closed now for some time. But in the meantime many other galleries have opened in Nashville. My sister and I will definitely make plans to visit some of them the next time I am in town.
the location
If you are planning a day of viewing the arts, we are located one and a half blocks from the Frist Center for Visual Arts and around the corner from the Tennessee Art League and the International Gallery of Art. We are also within five blocks of the galleries on 5th Ave. N, including TAG Gallery and the Arts Company and Art in the Arcade locations. We would be happy to direct you to those and other galleries in the area. Nashville has much to offer those interested in the visual arts.
gallery rental
Create an extraordinary atmosphere for your next event within our 2,000 s.f. gallery featuring a sophisticated collection of contemporary art. Conveniently located in downtown Nashville, Estel Gallery is available for small receptions, meetings and events. Please contact us via email for more information about renting the gallery.
general information
Estel Gallery is an ideal venue for groups of 100 people or fewer. The gallery is available for rental before and after regular business hours and on days when the gallery is closed.
rental fees and deposits
Up to three hours = $150/hour
Additional hours = $100/hour
Non-refundable cleaning fee = $75
Deposit = 50% of rental fee plus cleaning fee
2008 exhibitions
current show:Common Thread Rodney Wood |
upcoming:Line:
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Cathy Breslaw
Cathy Breslaw Dancing in the Dark Plastic mesh, beads, yarn, elastics and string 14" x 14"
Available - $625
Cathy Breslaw Gestures Plastic mesh, beads, wire yarn and string 94" x 82 "
Available - $2,500
Cathy Breslaw Shanghai Lights Plastic mesh, beads, wire yarn and string 84" x 48"
Available - $2,400
Cathy Breslaw Just Imagine Plastic mesh, beads, wire yarn and string 51.5" x 43.5"
Available - $1,700
Cathy Breslaw Spiritual Landscape Plastic mesh, wire yarn and string 34" x 19"
Available - $700
Cathy Breslaw Energized Mixed media 24" x 14"
Available - $775
Cathy Breslaw Lightness of Being Plastic mesh and monofilament with paint drops 78" x 64"
Available - $2,000
Vanessa Oppenhoff
Vanessa Oppenhoff Video Art Vellum, thread and oil 32.5" x 35.5"
Available - $4,000
Vanessa Oppenhoff Saratoga Vellum, thread and oil 32.5" x 35.5"
Available - $4,000
Vanessa Oppenhoff Sweet William X 1 Thread on vellum 23" x 18"
Available - $1,800
Vanessa Oppenhoff Without Title Thread on vellum 23" x 18"
Available - $1,800
Vanessa Oppenhoff Without Title Thread on vellum 23" x 18"
Available - $1,800
Vanessa Oppenhoff Meatmarket Thread on vellum 8.5 " x 11.5 "
Available - $1,250
Vanessa Oppenhoff Reden bis Unendlich (Talking Endlessly) Thread on vellum 8.5 " x 11.5 "
Available - $800
Vanessa Oppenhoff Ehe (Marriage) Thread on vellum 8.5 " x 11.5 "
Available - $800
Vanessa Oppenhoff Umzug (Moving) Thread on vellum 8.5 " x 11.5 "
Available - $800
Vanessa Oppenhoff Ikea Thread on vellum 8.5 " x 11.5 "
Available - $800
Vanessa Oppenhoff Dauerklette (Like a Permanent Limpet) Thread on vellum 8.5 " x 11.5 "
Available - $800
Vanessa Oppenhoff Tischrakete (Table Rocket) Thread on vellum 8.5 " x 11.5 "
Available - $800
Vanessa Oppenhoff Floppy Thread on vellum 8.5 " x 11.5 "
Available - $800
Vanessa Oppenhoff Atemschutz (Breathing Protection) Thread on vellum 8.5 " x 11.5 "
Available - $800
Vanessa Oppenhoff Headquarters Thread on vellum 11.5" x 8.5"
Available - $1,250
Vanessa Oppenhoff Hunting Season Thread on vellum 32.5" x 35.5"
Available - $3,500
Teri Moore
Teri Moore A Child's Dance Mixed Media 18" x 18"
Available - $550
Teri Moore Let It Go Mixed Media 20" x 26"
Available - $800
Teri Moore I Accept Mixed Media 18" x 17"
Available - $550
Teri Moore Mom Says Mixed Media 26" x 20"
Available - $800
Teri Moore Five Mixed Media 22.5 " x 17"
Available - $550
Teri Moore Six Mixed Media 22.5 " x 15"
Available - $550