
Art Party 002: June 07 2025
VAL x Marathon Village
Set in the iconic red brick, industrial atmosphere of Marathon Village, this curated exhibition featured bold, boundary-pushing works that explored material, form, and identity. Within this historic creative hub, the art reflected Nashville’s vibrant cultural energy and the city’s evolving artistic voice.
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Featured Artists
ERIN ELISE
Erin Elise Laughlin is a self-taught artist based in Nashville, creating expressive, gold-accented fine art and custom art tables using acrylic and resin. Her work blends drama and flow—balancing bold abstraction with a peaceful, organic energy. Erin works out of her Germantown studio, where she offers original pieces and commissions.
JAKI MAC
Jaki Mac (Jak) is a multidisciplinary artist working in abstract painting and textiles. Her bold, layered compositions explore movement, emotion, and the expressive potential of material, often merging fragments into striking new forms.
CALEB MCLAUGHLIN
Caleb McLaughlin is a Nashville-based visual creative working across kinetic sculpture, video art, and interactive installations. His featured piece at VAL's Art Party 002, TESSERACT, is an immersive LED cube that lights up in response to drum kit inputs, blending sound and light in an engaging, interactive experience. Beyond installations, Caleb explores infrared photography, timelapse, sculpture, and more.
For pricing. or installation inquiries, please contact us at hello@galleryval.com.
LARRY STEWART
Larry Stewart is a figurative artist whose work explores themes of power, identity, and cultural legacy. His dynamic paintings often feature American icons and historical figures, prompting reflection on the stories we tell and the structures we uphold.
REGGIE WAYNE
Reggie Wayne is a Memphis-born visual artist based in Nashville, known for powerful, motivational works that explore Black culture, emotional healing, and personal transformation. Through bold imagery and affirmational themes, his art invites self-reflection and purposeful living.
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COULTER DOTSON
Coulter Dotson is a Nashville-based artist and hatmaker known as the “Cowboy Hat Wizard,” crafting custom headwear that tells personal stories through sculptural form. At ART PARTY 002, he presented three visual artworks paired with three one-of-a-kind hats—each piece woven with symbolism, intention, and bold individuality.
For pricing or custom hat inquiries, please contact us at hello@galleryval.com.
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ODDGRASS
Josh "ODD" Snodgrass is a Nashville-based multidisciplinary artist, designer, and muralist. Known for his graffiti-inspired works, collaborative mural jams, and a signature art car, he bridges street culture with fine art. ODD also curates exhibitions that spotlight fellow muralists and graffiti artists across the city.
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HEATHER GOLINKO (HEGO)
HEGO is a Nashville-based ink artist and sculptor whose mixed media works explore the intersection of fashion, medicine, and organic form. A former designer and surgical PA, her intricate process blends fluid ink techniques with hand-soldered detail to reflect the hidden structures of life and design.
Coming soon to GALLERY VAL. For pricing, please contact us at hello@galleryval.com.
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JOSHUA LEWIS
Joshua Lewis (Creative Woodz) iis a Nashville-based artist and wood sculptor whose handcrafted works blend creativity, function, and personal resilience. Diagnosed with Sickle Cell Anemia at birth, Joshua discovered the healing power of making—transforming his lifelong pain into a practice of purpose. Through furniture, sculpture, and teaching, he builds not only with wood, but with intention.
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JOAQUIN PASCO
Joaquin Pasco is a Nashville-based self-taught fashion designer and founder of PASCO Studio. His work blends cultural techniques with contemporary aesthetics to create garments that foster connection, inclusivity, and self-expression. Known for his community-driven approach, Pasco uses fashion as a platform to unite diverse voices and celebrate authenticity.
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ANA MONACO
Ana Monnaco is an Argentine visual artist whose sculptural and installation-based works explore movement, perception, and materiality. Her practice blends organic form with architectural precision, inviting immersive reflection.
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REYNALDO BELLO
Reynaldo Bello is a Venezuelan multidisciplinary artist whose work merges abstract forms with vibrant color to explore identity and cultural narratives. His pieces engage viewers through dynamic texture and layered meaning.
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NADINE SHILLINGFORD
Nadine Shillingford is a Nashville-based charcoal artist celebrated for her daily drawing practice and emotive portraiture. A self-taught creator, she began working with charcoal in 2019 and soon committed to producing a drawing each day—capturing loved ones, music, and moments of introspection. At Art Party 002, she showcased her Music Series: a collection of charcoal works that visually respond to musical inspiration.
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For full works list and pricing, please contact us at hello@galleryval.com.
BETH INGLISH
Beth Inglish is a Nashville-based artist and keynote speaker known for her vibrant abstract works that blend emotional depth with bold color. A survivor of childhood trauma, she uses art as a tool for healing and self-expression. At ART PARTY 002, she showcased a music-inspired series, intertwining visual art with auditory experience to evoke emotional resonance.
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For full works list and pricing, please contact us at hello@galleryval.com.
OKSANA CARLO
Oksana Carlo is a contemporary artist whose textured, abstract works explore American themes, often featuring bulls, horses, and open landscapes. Using both oil and acrylics, she demonstrates her classical training while capturing strength, movement, and the beauty of her subjects.
For full works list and pricing, please contact us at hello@galleryval.com.
BOB JONES
Bob Jones is a Spring Hill–based artist and photographer known for his detailed pen and ink drawings exploring Native American culture and the American West. With a background in advertising art and a career photographing country music legends, his work bridges history, music, and visual storytelling. At ART PARTY 002, Jones showcased a series of Native American portraits alongside a tribute to blues legends, highlighting his diverse artistic range.
For full works list and pricing, please contact us at hello@galleryval.com.
PHYLLIS CONLEY SALTER
Phyllis Conley Salter is a Nashville-based collage artist known for her playful, detailed compositions. Her hand-cut works often explore circus themes, nostalgia, and layered storytelling—combining humor, imagination, and fine attention to detail in every piece.
For pricing, please contact us at hello@galleryval.com.
TESS MARITES LANKOVICH
Tess Mariteslankovich creates evocative mixed-media and abstract paintings that blend impressionist techniques with nostalgic rhythms. Her recent work reflects a deeply personal journey, capturing transformation, emotion, and storytelling through layered textures and flowing compositions.
For pricing, please contact us at hello@galleryval.com.



One Night. All Vibes
Thank You for Making Art Party 002 an Unforgettable Night
From the visual artists and designers to the DJs, sponsors, and every guest who showed up to support Nashville’s creative community—you made this more than a pop-up, you made it a moment. We’re grateful to be building something vibrant with you.
Art can’t exist without its patrons—your presence, your energy, and your support are what keep this culture alive.