On the Circuit: The Opening of Alan LeQuire’s Monumental Figures
For the world premiere of Nashville sculptor Alan LeQuire’s new exhibit, Monumental Figures, Centennial Park Conservancy and the Parthenon planned a series of opening events for devout supporters and art enthusiasts.
Prior to the exhibit’s opening, LeQuire Gallery hosted an intimate reception for CPC donors, offering them a behind-the-scenes peek at LeQuire’s new larger-than-life sculptures from the exhibit. The Parthenon welcomed 800 guests for a VIP Opening Party, which allowed visitors to explore both Monumental Figures and Goddess in Progress, an exhibit about LeQuire’s eight-year construction of the 42-foot Athena sculpture. Many spent the evening in conversation with their eyes drawn to the ceiling as muscular sculptures of Olympians soared above — suspended from the lofty ceiling of the Parthenon. Guests enjoyed passed hors d’oeuvres by B'Yond Events and Catering. Following the opening, guests gathered at the Parthenon for an Artist Talk with Alan who graciously spoke about the dedication of his wife Andree, Lequire Gallery director and curator Elizabeth Cave and his studio team of proteges who helped build and install the intricate exhibit.
Monumental Figures, featuring 24 new works focused primarily on strong women, will be open until Sept. 21, and Goddess in Progress will remain on exhibit until April 19, 2026.
