Website: https://chauvetarts.com/
Chauvet Arts is an art gallery located in downtown Nashville, Tennessee. The gallery describes itself as “the premier source for distinctive artwork in the American South” and focuses on representing artists whose work it considers meaningful and enduring. It is named after the Chauvet Cave in southern France, which the gallery describes as “home to some of the oldest known human work,” work it characterizes as “sophisticated, timeless, and deeply intentional.” Chauvet Arts presents original artwork, prints, gifts, exhibitions, and advisory services from its space at 414 Union Street in the heart of the city.
Services
The gallery offers a range of services for both collectors and artists:
- Artist representation, including local, regional, and international artists
- Original artwork sales and curated collections
- A print shop offering Digital Prints, Traditional Prints, Local Nashville Prints, and Posters
- A gifts selection that includes Books, Music, Crafts, Art Supplies, Games, and Apparel
- Art advisory and consultation, with special pricing available for licensed interior designers
- Art consignment for collectors reselling artwork
- Exhibitions, pop-ups, and gallery events
- A 360-degree virtual gallery tour
- Payment plans for purchases
Professional art installation is available, and the gallery notes that for many purchases this service is included free with the artwork. Shipping is offered for an additional cost based on size, weight, and destination, and the gallery states that it also ships internationally.
About
Chauvet Arts states that its mission is “to empower artists and ignite greatness in all of us, through art that carries meaning, mastery, and story.” The gallery partners with carefully selected artists, particularly those influenced by the culture of the American South, and operates through exhibitions, private collections, and placements. The gallery frames its purpose plainly, stating “we exist to restore the standard,” and positions itself toward collectors who, in its words, “know the difference” and prioritize quality over passing trends. The majority of the gallery’s represented artists are open to accepting commission requests.
Location & Contact
Chauvet Arts is located at 414 Union St. Suite 107, Nashville, TN 37219. The gallery can be reached by phone at 615.278.9086 or by email at [email protected]. The website provides directions to the gallery along with submission pathways for artists, musicians, and volunteers, and maintains a presence on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, Pinterest, and TikTok.
Additional Information
The gallery’s stated pricing approach is intended to reflect the value of each piece and to ensure fair compensation for its artists. On returns, the gallery notes that it does not accept refunds but offers an exchange of artwork for another piece of equal or greater value, with a 10% restocking fee applying to exchanges and returned items required to arrive in original condition. The website also features curated picks, a collector art section, an art blog, current and upcoming exhibits, and an FAQ covering installation, shipping, and gallery policies.
Profile compiled from the company’s official website (chauvetarts.com).