Article Contributed by Monarch Publicity
Published on 2026-07-13
Photo ID: Steve Wariner at the Opry – Ft. Lower East Side, Looking At Brooklyn In 2020 -Credit: Cailee Nace, Grand Ole Opry
Nashville, Tenn. — July 13, 2026 — Spanning six decades, multi-hyphenate musical icon Steve Wariner has played the Grand Ole Opry hundreds of times. Recently celebrating his 30th anniversary as an Opry member, the GRAMMY-winning multi-instrumentalist made history during his July 10 performance as the first artist ever to have his artwork featured on the iconic Opry barn. Ten individual pieces of Wariner’s art were displayed during the final song of his set, “6120,” his instrumental tribute to Chet Atkins, joined by guest musician Jimmy Mattingly.
Wariner has devoted much of his life pursuing his parallel passion for painting and shared several works from his visual art exhibit, The Flip Side: Paintings by Steve Wariner, during his Opry appearance last week. Now showing at Monthaven Arts & Cultural Center near Nashville through July 26, 2026, the solo exhibit features 60 of Wariner’s works in oil, acrylic, watercolor and mixed media, spanning more than 30 years. Art enthusiasts will experience Wariner’s retrospective collection with works in multiple mediums, from oil to encaustic and encompassing both representational and abstract over a variety of subjects reflecting the people and places he has seen during his many travels as a musician. Rural landscapes, seascapes, portraits and guitars often figure prominently in his paintings.
“What an honor to have my art featured on the iconic Opry stage,” shares Wariner. “And for it be the first time that has happened in history is incredible. I loved sharing my parallel passion for painting with the crowd.”
Monthaven Arts and Cultural Center (MACC) is a jewel-box art museum and education facility housed in one of Tennessee’s most spectacular antebellum mansions. A 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, the MACC has staged exhibitions featuring everything from the ceramic art of Pablo Picasso to the evening gowns of Princess Diana. The artwork of local artists and military veterans are also on frequent display. As an art school, the MACC offers classes to more than 1,200 children and adults each year. The MACC also provides free arts outreach and healing arts to underserved children, families and military veterans. For more information, visit www.monthavenarts.org or call (615) 822-0789.
