Coop is Nashville’s longest-established, artist-run project space and curatorial collective, established in 2010.
Vision:
COOP is committed to expanding Nashville’s dialogue with contemporary art through programming that presents challenging, new, or under-represented artists/artworks.
Points of Unity:
At Coop Gallery, we are a collective of artists and community members who believe in creating a space where everyone can thrive creatively, personally, and collectively. We welcome people of all backgrounds and experiences, and while our stories may differ, we unite on the following shared values:
Collaboration: We work together, valuing each other’s input and ideas, and fostering creative partnerships that challenge and uplift.
Inclusivity & Safety: We are committed to building a space where all feel welcome, seen, and safe, particularly those from historically marginalized communities.
Honesty & Respect: We communicate openly and transparently, treating each other with respect and care. We believe in accountability and integrity in all interactions.
Mission:
COOP creates a dialogue between Nashville and art scenes across the country by inviting artists to exhibit, develop projects, and interact with the Nashville community. COOP presents artists of diverse media, content, and backgrounds in a non-commercial space.
Through these points of unity, Coop Gallery seeks to cultivate an environment where creativity, growth, and solidarity can flourish. Together, we build, we learn, and we care for each other.
COOP is grateful to be a #CFMTgrantee and proud to contribute positive change in our community.
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COOP is grateful to be a recipient of the Hays Foundation
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COOP is a non-profit, 501C3 organization. We are funded by contributions from our members and donations from our supporters, and we are grateful recipients of grants from Metro Arts, the Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee, and the Hays Foundation.
Friends of COOP:
COOP is funded in part by Metro Arts.
Greater Nashville Regional Council Administers Tennessee Arts Commission funding.
Community & Participation: We show up for one another, building a supportive community where participation and presence matter. We believe that growth happens through mutual encouragement.
Learning & Repair: We are a learning community, open to evolving and growing through dialogue and reflection. We embrace the challenge of repair, especially in the face of harm, and prioritize restorative actions.
Anti-Racism: We actively stand against racism and all forms of oppression, striving to dismantle systemic inequities within our gallery space and beyond.
Openness & Communication: We believe in discussing matters before taking action, fostering a culture where assumptions are replaced by understanding. Thoughtful conversation is key to our process.
