The City of Gallatin has installed a new outdoor art exhibition along the Town Creek Greenway, continuing its rotating public art program that brings creativity and visual storytelling to one of the city’s most-used walkways. The current display features photography by Richard Suter and will remain on view for the next several months.
This exhibition marks the fifth collection presented by the City of Gallatin through funding from the Arts Build Communities (ABC) Grant. Previous collections have highlighted a range of artists and styles, including historic photographs by Ernest Stark, who operated a photography studio in downtown Gallatin from 1905 to 1935, paintings by David Wright, artwork created by Gallatin High School students, and photographs by Allen Haynes.
Richard Suter passed away on July 13, 2022, following a battle with pancreatic cancer. He was widely known not only for his photography, but for his enduringly positive outlook on life. Suter often shared the symbol “+ > -,” a simple expression of his belief that positivity is greater than negativity, a philosophy reflected in both his work and the way he connected with others.
“Public art has a way of meeting people where they are, whether they’re walking, biking, or simply enjoying time outdoors,” said Gallatin Mayor Paige Brown. “The Town Creek Greenway has become a gallery without walls, and we’re honored to share Richard Suter’s work and spirit with the community in such a meaningful setting.”
Each art collection consists of ten 24-by-18-inch display panels installed along the greenway, beginning at the trailhead near College Street and extending north to Westland Avenue.
Artists interested in submitting a collection for future greenway exhibitions are encouraged to contact Jeff Hentschel at the Gallatin Mayor’s Office at 615-451-5961.
The Arts Build Communities Grant program supports projects that broaden access to the arts, enhance community quality of life, and strengthen cultural assets. This $7,000 matching grant is funded jointly by the Tennessee Arts Commission and the City of Gallatin under a grant contract with the State of Tennessee.
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