Jorge Arrieta, Owner/Director

Jorge grew up surrounded by art. As artists, his parents made his childhood home their studio and inspired a future rooted in creativity. After earning a Bachelor of Fine Arts at Belmont University, Arrieta pursued design, film making, and business management opportunities while growing a family of his own. Now, as the Owner and Director of Chauvet Arts, he is dedicated to helping distinguished artists generate a sustainable income and create purposeful art. Jorge, his wife Dominique, and two children call the Tennessee countryside home -- along with a beehive, chickens, and Gloria and Jake, their two dogs.

Madeline Cramer, Operations

Madeline was born and raised in the Adirondacks while spending many summers in Tennessee. After receiving her Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Interdisciplinary Studies from  Purchase College, Cramer worked in curation, development, and education at the Neuberger Museum of Art and the Hyde Historic House & Art Museum. She now resides in Nashville with her Wheaten Terrier, Murphy, and is also an active painter of large-scale abstract expressionist work. Inspired by the lively creative energy of Music City, Madeline is excited to work with fellow artists and help bring their work/influence into the community. 

Maddie McGuire, Art Consultant

Maddie was born in Boone, NC, and raised in Charlotte, NC. She earned dual Bachelor of Arts degrees in Art History and Asian Studies from Sewanee: The University of the South. During her studies, she interned at the Hunter Museum of American Art, where she gained hands-on experience in marketing, education, and curation. Growing up in a family that deeply valued art, Maddie developed a lifelong passion and appreciation for the arts. Since moving to Nashville, she has embraced the opportunity to work with contemporary artists in a dynamic and inspiring community. Outside the gallery, Maddie enjoys expressing her creativity as a singer-songwriter, diving into books as an avid reader, and discovering new and fun restaurants around town.

Alexandria Eberly, Art Consultant

Alexandria is a recent graduate of Ohio University's School of Art + Design. She received two Master of Arts degrees, one in Art Administration and another in Art History, as well as certifications in both Visual Arts Management and Museum Studies. Born and raised in Cincinnati Ohio, she has a lifelong love for the visual arts. She studied letterpress and book arts during her undergraduate education at Albion College, and it was Nashville’s rich historic printmaking culture that originally brought her to Music City. She now lives in East Nashville and spends her time in vintage shops and local cafes. She is extremely passionate about the emerging field of art administration and creating arts organizations that work to celebrate Nashville’s incredible visual arts community.