Artist Thursdays 2010
Beginning March 4th 2010 and continuing through fall every Thursday from 9am to 1pm. Oils, Watercolors, Photography, Writing, or perhaps you would like to join us to listen and learn by watching other artists create.
Beverages provided, bring a bag lunch and your creative supplies of choice. Only $20 weekly. Set up anywhere on the grounds surrounding the house. There are 2 1/2 acres of creeks, garden paths, porches, a covered pavilion, barn, chicken coop and a garden house.
Although this is not a formal class, we will be working on something new every Thursday and will have a noontime show and tell for those interested in sharing. Artist Sharon Rusch Shaver will be available for encouragement, critiques, and demonstrations, drawing on a carreer of over 30 years working nationally and internationally as a fine artist. A large variety of painting supplies will be available for artists to try new mediums for a small additional fee.
Come and join a group of artists willing to share artistic ideas in beautiful surroundings in all kinds of spring, summer and fall weather. With four large covered areas, and gardens that have matured for the past ten years, the blooming of iris, tulips, daffodils, dogwood, grapevines and countless other wild Tennessee plants begins in March and continues until late fall. Lots of wildlife as well to inspire. Misty rainy days are as wonderful as bright and sunny ones for giving the inspriration to create. I look forward to having you join me in creating something special on Thursday mornings in 2010!
To register: Send your name, address and area of art interest to:
Sharon Rusch Shaver
1585 Wrights Lane
Gallatin, TN 37066
615-451-7304
shaveart@earthlink.net
www.sharonruschshaver.com
Monday, January 18, 2010
Artist Thursdays 2010
Wooden Books – Mica Pages - Shakerag Workshops Sewanee, TN - June 2010
Daniel Essig
Wooden Books – Mica Pages
June 13 - 19, 2010
Shakerag Workshops Sewanee, TN
www.shakerag.org
Course Description
Developed as early as the fourth century, this Ethiopian binding style has withstood the test of time. The elegant sewing structure, combined with the use of traditional wooden covers and alternative mica pages, opens a wide range of possibilities for both the beginner and the advanced bookbinder. After first creating a miniature structure using only paper and mica, the class will move on to the wooden covered book. Using a variety of manual and power tools, participants will drill, shape, and smooth book covers. A combination of paper and plate mica will be used for pages. The mica is a material designed for lamp shapes, but it also works well as an element in book arts and collage. Finishing includes sealing the wooden covers with milk paint and a coating of wax as well as adding a leather closure. As time allows, Daniel will share various features he includes in his own bindings and sculptural books. Many of Daniel’s books are featured in the Penland Book of Handmade Books.
Skill Level
All skill levels are welcome: beginners, intermediate book artists, and advanced book artists will all find this class appropriate and challenging.
Hanging space available for rent at arcade "O" gallery
Olga Alexeeva, artist and owner of the "O" gallery located at 42 arcade is renting space for other artists to hang and show their work. For more information please contact Olga Alexeeva ogallery@comcast.net
Wednesday, January 13, 2010
VSA Arts invites artists to submit. Deadline Feb 5, 2010
You are welcome to participate in the VSA Arts Collaborative Postcard Project "What is a Disability?" Postcard templates will be provided in the Frist Center Grand Lobby to contribute to the VSA Arts postcard project. You can also create and submit your own postcards Deadline for submissions is February 5th.
http://www.vsarts.org/PreBuilt/showcase/gallery/exhibits/calls/PostCardProject/
Dr Sketchys Goes to Broadway! 1/17/10
Come to Dr Sketchys on Sunday Jan 17th when we have Burlesque Sinsation The Violet Vixxxen as Dr Sketchys Goes to Broadway!
We will be bringing the magic of Broadway to The 5 Spot with fantastical broadway style performances and costumes!
This will be one spectacular evening of drawing, drinking, and dancing dames!
Dr Sketchys Anti-Art School Nashville
The 5 Spot
1006 Forrest Ave.
6pm - 9pm
$10
For more info: www.myspace.com/drsketchysnashville
Position Notice: University of Tennessee Knoxville Assistant Professor Time-Based Media
Position Notice: University of Tennessee Knoxville Assistant Professor Time-Based Media
Knoxville, TN
Assistant Professor, tenure-track position starting August 1, 2010. MFA, PhD or equivalent professional experience in time-based media required. Applicant must be able to demonstrate sound knowledge of traditional and experimental approaches to time-based media and be engaged in contemporary and theoretical issues in art and design. Applicants should possess a record of professional development, exhibition and research. Review of applicants began January 4, 2010, and will continue until the position is filled. Applicants planning to attend the CAA Conference will be notified by January 20, 2010 if they have been selected for a pre-screening interview. Send letter of application, CV, artist statement, teaching philosophy, portfolio of 20 pieces of work (submitted on CD or DVD), image inventory to accompany CD/DVD, names and contact information of three or more references, and indication of availability for CAA interview to: Time-Based Media Search attn: Debbie Cooper, The University of Tennessee, 1715 Volunteer Boulevard, Knoxville, TN 37996-2410. For more Information please contact Sarah Lowe at slowe@utk.edu
Calls to Artists: Waynesville Public Art Commission. Deadline Feb 12, 2010
Calls to Artists:
Waynesville Public Art Commission
Deadline: 4:00 PM (CST), Friday, February 12, 2010 Budget: $20,000
Chattanooga, TN
Waynesville Public Art Commission has issued a call to all professional artists, residing in both North Carolina and Tennessee, to create an artistic railing at a Main Street public park to honor the historic connection between the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and the Town of Waynesville. Open to all professional artists, or team of artists, over the age of 18, residing in North Carolina or Tennessee, the two states contiguous with Great Smoky Mountains National Park. To download the full Request For Qualifications, visit http://www.townofwaynesville.org/. For additional information contact Kaaren Stoner, Waynesville Public Art Commission Chairman at (828) 627-0928
Call of the Birdwoman: A Drawing and Writing Exploration January 2010
Instructor: Marla Faith and Thandiwe Shiphrah
Part I: Intuitive Drawing
Saturday, January 23, 9:00 am-Noon
Your journey begins with an invitation to your animal friends to reveal themselves through reflection and guided meditation led by Marla Faith
Workshops: Charles Brindley Drawing Lecture and Workshop Series
Workshops:
Tennessee Alpaca Association Scarf Competition Deadline April 1, 2010
Tennessee Alpaca Association Scarf Competition
Deadline: April 1, 2010
Sweetwater, TN
The Tennessee Alpaca Association is sponsoring an alpaca scarf competition to promote the use of alpaca fiber produced right here in Tennessee. Knitters, crocheters, weavers and felters: Send us your very best. We invite all Tennessee fiber artists to join the fun. Two hundred dollars to the winner in each category. Click here for more information.
The Art Train - next life drawing session January 19, 2010
We're back for another night of life drawing, and we're bringing back Steamy. For those of you who drew him before, you know he was a good model, and this should prove to be a fun session. As always, the particulars are:
6:30 pm to 8:30 pm
Tuesday, January 19th, 2010
Woodland Presbyterian Church
211 North 11th Street
East Nashville, TN 37206
$5.00
And if you use Facebook, check out our Nashville Drawing Group site and blog (if you haven't already, that is):
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=193914429032
http://thearttrain.blogspot.com/
The last few sessions have been really great, and we thank all of you who have come out. This one should be just as much fun, too. Hope we see you there!
Best regards,
Nick & Pat
Frist Center Senior Monday and FREE Day Jan 18, 2010
Frist Center
Senior Monday and FREE Day
Monday, January 18, 10:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m.
In honor of Martin Luther King Day, admission to the galleries will be FREE for all visitors on Monday, January 18.
This Monday is also a Senior Monday and in addition to free admission, seniors will receive a 15% discount on purchases in the Frist Center Gift Shop and Café during the day.
Docent guided tours will be offered at 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m., and WAMB's Harry Stephenson will be broadcasting live from the Grand Lobby at noon.
www.fristcenter.org
Vendor Wall at the Showroom Gallery
Davis Art Advisory
Opportunity for Designers/ Artisans looking to Exhibit and Gain Exposure :
Vendor Wall We are offering select designers and artisans an opportunity to exhibit their work at Davis Art Advisory during appropriate future group shows.
· Dates TBA
· Value: $75 vendor fee
· Contact: sera@davisartadvisory.com
Artist in Residence Studio Opportunity at Davis Art Advisory
Artist in Residence Studio Opportunity at Davis Art Advisory
Inquire immediately if interested
We are currently accepting applications. This will be a juried placement. In exchange for a minimal rent, the selected artist will receive studio space in the gallery and numerous benefits and exposure.
RENT: Please inquire
EXPOSURE and BENEFITS: Featured at the Gallery Crawls and on the website. A studio in a commercial gallery in the downtown gallery district. Financial opportunity for gallery commissions
SQUARE FOOTAGE: 225, lighting and desk included (door with horses, architect style)
NOTES ON USE OF SPACE:
· Lease required. Must add The Arcade Co. as additionally insured to your insurance policy.
· 24/7 access to building and 24/7 security
· A clean use of the desk is permitted (maybe a small easel). Internet provided for laptops.
· No large works. Dry or semi-dry materials are preferred. Nothing dangerous, loud or messy.
· Supplies must be stored away to maintain a clean, professional environment in the gallery.
· The Gallery is technically open for business if you are there but gallery owners are not. (You are not responsible for speaking with guests but we can educate you if you wish.
INQUIRE/SUBMIT: website or 3 images : info@davisartadvisory.com
Cheekwood 50 cent admission January 2010
Cheekwood
50-Cent Admission
Entire month of January
In celebration of our 50th Anniversary, we're going back to our original admission in 1960 and offering 50-cent admission the entire month of January!
http://www.cheekwood.org
