For Colleen Metzger, co-owner of Stonebridge Art Gallery, happiness is a balance of connection and creativity. It’s about being present with family, embracing nature, and sharing light through art. Colleen is a dreamer, and her artistry reflects her belief that creativity is not only a gift but also a way to bring hope and beauty to others.
Colleen finds inspiration in Radnor Lake and Nashville’s many local parks, places where she can recharge and connect with the natural world. She also treasures Nashville’s vibrant art scene, especially the city’s first art museum, which sparked her lifelong love of creativity and culture.
Her path to success has been built on tenacity, vision, and energy. Colleen believes in dreaming boldly and pushing energy out into the world with the faith that those dreams will take shape. Along her journey, she’s been deeply inspired by a tapestry of heroes—people throughout her life who consistently show up, offer love, and embody kindness.
If she could speak to her younger self, Colleen would encourage her to keep taking risks, live with no regrets, and embrace the evolution of life’s purpose. She would remind herself not to let others define her path and to trust that meaning and purpose will reveal themselves as life unfolds.
Through Stonebridge Art Gallery, Colleen has created more than a space for art; she’s created a sanctuary of light and inspiration. Her journey reflects the power of resilience, dreaming, and staying open to life’s ever-changing flow, all while bringing warmth and creativity to her community.
