Alan LeQuire, Sculptor and Gallery Owner

Back in the Day podcast with local artist, Alan LeQuire

Alan LeQuire working on bust of Diane Nash, 2025.
Alan LeQuire working on bust of Diane Nash, 2025. Photo courtesy of Alan LeQuire. 

 

In our latest episode, Metro Archives staff Sarah and Grace sit down with local sculptor and gallery owner Alan LeQuire.

Anyone who lives in Nashville—or has even just passed through—has likely encountered the work of Alan LeQuire. From the Athena Parthenos inside the Parthenon and the Musica sculptures on Music Row, to the Tennessee Woman Suffrage Monument, the Timothy Demonbreun statue and bust, and even the cast bronze front doors at the Main Downtown Library, his work is woven throughout the city. Alan’s work has played a major role in shaping Nashville’s visual identity.

In this episode, he shares stories from his career, including insights into the creation of Athena and the “Goddess in Progress” exhibit at the Parthenon. Tune in for a fascinating conversation filled with art, history, and Nashville stories!

If you enjoyed this episode and want to learn more about Alan, visit his website. To see more of his work in person, stop by his studio on Charlotte Avenue.

Photo of several people in Greek attire posing in front of the Athena statue inside the Parthenon in the year 1992
Photo of the Athena statue inside the Parthenon during an unknown event, date: 1992 (prior to the 2002 gilding process). Photo from the Metro Parks & Recreation Collection. 
Photo of the bust of Charles C. Trabue Jr located at the Main downtown library
The bust of Charles C. Trabue Jr., former Board Chair of the Nashville Public Library, is located in the Main Downtown Library. It is another work by Alan LeQuire.
close up view of the Timothy demonbreun bust thats located at the downtown library, sculpted by Alan LeQuire
The bust of Charles Timothy Demonbreun, also located in the Main Downtown Library. It is another work by Alan LeQuire.
A view of the facade of the main downtown library, including Alan's cast bronze doors
The cast bronze front doors on the Main Downtown Library. 
Up close view of the bronze doors on the front of the downtown library
Up-close view of the bronze front doors at the Main Downtown Library, created by Alan. 

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