Anna McKeown is an artist, curator, and storyteller living in Nashville, TN. In her various artistic practices, she explores memory, identity, and walking the line between comedy and tragedy.
Anna is the Museum Manager and Curator at The Bankers Alley Hotel in Nashville, Tennessee. At Bankers Alley she manages over 8,500 square feet of exhibition space and takes pride in showcasing the incredible artistic talent found in Nashville and the Mid South. She has curated art exhibitions for Harpeth Hall School’s Marnie Sheridan Gallery, as well as Stay Home Gallery, and Watkins College of Art at Belmont University.
She has exhibited her work throughout the South and Midwestern United States including Woman Made Gallery and Southside Gallery.
Anna has a passion for storytelling and stand-up comedy and performs in and around Nashville. She lives in East Nashville with her children and collection of Garfield paintings.
With a decade of curatorial experience, she has curated exhibitions for a variety of art institutions and galleries. In her exhibitions she prioritizes storytelling and places a strong focus on artwork created by contemporary women and non-binary artists, and artists exploring fiber art mediums.
Above is a small selection of her work as a curator. You can view additional examples in her portfolio here: Anna McKeown Portfolio.
Anna is a writer and public speaker. She is a contributor to Good Grit Magazine and reads her work at local storytelling events.
To read her work, follow her weekly publication “Mood Board” on Substack.
Follow her on Instagram to stay up to date on her performance schedule.
Email: annabeth03@gmail.com
Instagram: anna_mckeown _