Public Art Neighborhood Planning Meetings

Metro Nashville Arts Commission
invites you to
Public Art Neighborhood Planning Meetings

Thursday, April 1
6:00 to 7:30 p.m.
Edmondson Branch Library community room
5501 Edmondson Pike, Nashville, TN 37211

OR

Thursday, April 8
5:30 to 7:00 p.m.
Watkins College of Art, Design and Film, room 503
2298 Rosa L Parks Blvd., Nashville, TN 37228

An initial meeting in mid-February set some broad goals for
neighborhood public art. The next phase of public art planning will
look at areas beyond downtown for favorable project locations. These
upcoming meetings will help gather multiple perspectives on the
intent, focus and potential viable sites for neighborhood public art.

BELLS BEND ARTS: A Call For Your Work - Deadline: March 28, 2010

BELLS BEND ARTS:
A Call For Your Work

Applications Being Accepted for Show
Highlighting Our Community

Art & Invention Gallery invites you to apply to their upcoming show, “Bells Bend: A Sense of Place”. This show is open to all artists who have created work connected to Bell’s Bend- its landscapes, people, history and future.

Bells Bend is a place where the past—at least ten thousand years of human history—is still visible and the present is very much alive.

Some Nashvillians see it as a garden district, others as ancient dirt filled with ten thousand years of history. Some come with their binoculars, while others arrive with jogging shoes or bicycles. At least one plays the fiddle at the local market.

Some view it as pure landscape—barns and rolling fields, while others have more urban visions.

The Vision of “Bell’s Bend: A Sense of Place”, is to let each artist express their ideas and point of view about this wonderful place. What is your take?

Exhibit runs from April 24, 2010 – June 6, 2010, with an Opening Reception on Saturday, April 24 from 6:00pm- 9:00pm

ELIGIBILITY:

*Open to all artists and all mediums

*Artists must have work related to Bell’s Bend that has been completed in the last two years or is close to completion now.

* All artwork must be for sale.



APPLYING:

Please send 4-6 images on a disc, file format jpeg maximum size 1000x1000 to:


Art & Invention Gallery

1106 Woodland Street

Nashville, TN 37206

Attn: Meg MacFadyen



(Please enclose a SASE if you want your items returned.)



Also, please send the following information:

Name:__________________________________

Address:________________________________

City/State/Zip:____________________________

EMAIL:_________________________________

Home Phone:____________________________

Cell Phone:______________________________





TIMELINE:

Deadline to apply: March 28, 2010

Jurying will take place the week of March 29 – April 4, 2010

Notification of acceptance will be by email on April 5, 2010



Thank you!

We look forward to seeing what you have created.

Call to Artists – Flying Solo Exhibition Series 2010/2011

Call to Artists – Flying Solo Exhibition Series 2010/2011

Nashville International Airport

Nashville, TN



Submission Deadline: Monday, April 5, 2010, 12 a.m. (midnight) Central Standard Time





The Metropolitan Nashville Airport Authority and Arts at the Airport announce a Call for Proposals for the Flying Solo Exhibition Series at Nashville International Airport. The exhibition opportunities are open to Tennessee artists or artists who can demonstrate a strong connection to Tennessee.



This year we are utilizing the CaFE system at www.callforentry.org. It is free for artists to set-up a profile and manage images. You can find more info on the Nashville International Airport website http://www.flynashville.com/arts/callforprop2010.aspx. The Direct link to the CFP is https://www.callforentry.org/festivals_unique_info.php?ID=506.



Artists must comply with the submittal requirements described in the Call for Proposals to be considered.



Please post, distribute or forward.



Questions? Contact:

Arts at the Airport

arts@nashintl.com

Speaker for Visual Artists - 3-2-10

TACA is presenting a speaker from Florida who visual artists should be interested in. He is Lynn Davison, and his software allows artists to spend more time on art. The meeting is free and open to the public.


Date: Tuesday, March 2

Time: 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.

Topic: New software for visual artists to document and maintain inventory…and more!

Speaker: Lynn Davison with Artist’s Butler (www.LynnSoft.net)

Presented by: Tennessee Association of Craft Artists (TACA)

Venue: Room #501, Watkins College of Art, Design & Film

Address: 2298 Rosa L. Parks Blvd. (MetroCenter), Nashville, TN 37228

Venue Phone: 615-383-4848

Price: FREE!

For more information: 615-273-2147

CALL TO ARTISTS: FUSION 2010

NASHVILLE, TN – Fusion 10 and The Minnie Pearl Cancer Foundation (TMPCF) announce a Call to Artists.

We are seeking local artists for a show/sale at the Cannery Ballroom and Mercy Lounge, Saturday, April 10th, 2010. Additionally we are seeking submission to donate to TMPCF’s silent auction.

Are you interested in having your work viewed by an audience of 1200+?
Do you want the opportunity to win a feature in Nashville Arts Magazine? Here’s your chance to
show Nashville what you’re made of and benefit a great cause at the same time. The winner of Fusion 10’s Artist Competition will be featured in NASHVILLE ARTS MAGAZINE as well as in a press release to the mass media and will receive a spotlight on nashvillefusion.com with a link to your website for one year!
Remember, space is limited, so sign-up today.

What is Fusion? FASHION. MUSIC. ART. FILM. Fusion is the nation's largest young adult cancer awareness event and, having formed a reputation in the Nashville community as a SOLD OUT affair, Fusion 10 is continuing in its efforts to use the arts as a platform to give cancer survivors a voice. This year’s event will feature over 100 visual, fashion, film, and musical
artists. With live performances by renowned Nashville musicians, the spring collection debut of some of Nashville’s finest fashion designers, a striking art show from local Nashville artists and an independent film festival, Fusion 10 is sure to delight the senses.

Art Show: In keeping with the Fusion theme, we are looking for a wide variety of art, whether it be oil, acrylic, mixed media, photography, sculpture, jewelry design. This will be a great business opportunity to chat with potential buyers, hand out your business cards and display an artist statement.

Your $25 Entry Fee includes:
• An approximate 8’x 6’ display space for your art
• A chance to win Fusion 10‘s Artist Competition Grande Prize
• Free Entry into the event for the Artist
• Venue, display space, lighting and an audience of 1200+

To Sign-up, submit the following: either by mail to: Fusion Artist
Submissions, C/O The Minnie
Pearl Cancer Foundation, 310 25th Avenue North, Suite 103, Nashville,
TN 37203 or by paying through
Paypal on www.nashvillefusion.com and emailing forms to
duncanrag@comcast.net

1. Artist Registration Form – Acknowledging the desire to be in the
show and committing to a
donated art piece for the silent auction. (Can be found on
nashvillefusion.com website)

2. $25.00 Entry Fee - paid by cash, check to the MPCF, or PayPal at
www.NashvilleFusion.com

3. 2 JPGS - examples of your artwork.

Questions? contact: Duncan Ragsdale, Art Chair at 615.294.5441 or
art@nashvillefusion.com We look
forward to a positive response and greatly appreciate your support for
Fusion 10 and The Minnie Pearl
Cancer Foundation! For more information on the Foundation call
615-467-1936 or visit www.minniepearl.org

*All art must be appropriate for a public environment and meet the
standards maintained by the committee. Material containing nudity,
profanity, illegal activities, violence or negative depictions of
social, ethnic, or political groups or individuals will not be
admitted to the show.

Fusion 10 ART FAQ’s
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:

1. What is the Grande Prize? The grand-prize winner of the Fusion
2010 Artist Competition will receive the following: a) your work will
be featured in Nashville Arts Magazine following the event, b) a press
release featuring the name of your art and contact information will be
sent out to all of our Fusion press associates, c) a picture of your
work will be on display for viewing on the Fusion website for one year
with a bio and link to your website, and d) you will receive a copy of
The Art of Tennessee Catalogue compliments of the Frist Center for the
Visual Arts…and other goodies TBD!!

2. Who are the judges for the Fusion Art Competition? Confirmed
judges include Katie Sulkowski with the Nashville Arts Magazine and
Andee Rudloff of the Frist Center for the Visual Artists, with
additional judges to be determined.

3. What is the judging criteria? Originality, Craftsmanship, Elements
of Art, Composition, Unity and Variety, Medium and Texture, Use
of Space, Presentation, Degree of Difficulty.

4. When is the submission deadline? All applications must be
submitted and paid for by April 1st in order to participate in the
Fusion 2010 Art Competition.

5. When will the winner be announced? The winner will be announced at
Fusion 2010 prior to the final band taking stage.

6. Do I get a free ticket? Fusion is a sold out event and
unfortunately we cannot give away any complementary tickets. As a
participating artist, your ticket is included in your entry fee, but
any friends and family members will need to purchase tickets ahead of
time to guarantee entry. Tickets are available at www.nashvillefusion.com.

7. What is the entry fee and what does it include? The entry fee for
Fusion 2010’s Artist Competition is $25 and that includes: display
space [two 4’x6’ display panels], lighting, venue rental, exposure to
gallery owners in Nashville, the opportunity to sell your artwork to
over 1000 potential buyers and the chance to win our Grande Prize.
Checks can be made out to The Minnie Pearl Cancer Foundation.

8. What is the artist’s commission and donated piece? Each
participating artist donates one piece to The Minnie Pearl Cancer
Foundation (TMPCF) silent auction. This year the donated piece will be
placed in the silent auction area leaving more room for your art to be
displayed on your wall. If the donated piece is not sold in the Silent
Auction the night of the event, it becomes the property of TMPCF and
can be used for future auctions at their discretion. All other work on
display is available for sale with a 30% commission donated to TMPCF.

9. How does the event check-out/payment system work? Any non-donated
art piece sold at Fusion will be paid for at TMPCF check-out table (we
do accept credit cards) and Artists will receive checks via US Postal
Service 2-4 weeks after the event for artist’s portion of such sales.

Little Hamilton Studio/Office Space

One of the rooms at the Little Hamilton Collective will be available
March 15, 2010. It has a large window, 10' ceilings, a closet, and
its own exterior entrance plus keyed internal door that opens on the
main room. Tenants have full use of the common space
(scheduling-dependent) for meetings, shows, practice, roller skating,
etc. The monthly rent is $250 not including utilities which are split
between all tenants - there is wireless internet available on the
premises.

If you or someone you know is interested in renting this space, please
have them email littlehamiltonbooking at gmail dot com
This is a great studio space for artists, musicians, or people who
need a bit of office space (it's very quiet during the day).

Monthly Marketing & PR Workshops for Artists

Monthly Marketing & PR Workshops for (All Types of) Artists in Nashville, TN. All workshops are open to the public, yet they are designed for independent artists and small businesses in the creative industries. Workshops are held on a regular, monthly basis. All attendees complete the workshops with specific, applicable information to use on their own.

Date: the 3rd Saturday of each month
For scheduled workshops and topics, http://www.meganmcinnis.com/news-html.php.
Time: 12:00 noon
Cost: $35 for the general public or $25 for the membership/readers/viewers of Professional Sponsors

Place: Selection Center, 2960 Sidco Drive, Nashville, TN 37204

RSVP: Register by 12:00 noon the Thursday prior to the workshop

To register: Register@MeganMcInnis.com


Topics:

· Branding & Re-Branding
· How to Promote Your Concert
· Create Your Own Pitch
· Make the Most of Your Website
· Create & Use Your Own Tagline
· Define Your Target Audience
· Press Releases 101
· Press Kits & EPKs
· Develop Your Own Marketing Plan
· Social Media – An Overview
· E-Mail Marketing
· Sponsorships
· How to PR Your Art at a Festival
· Or, submit your own idea!

For more information, email Megan@MeganMcInnis.com.

Art: Up Close and Personal - Bets Ramsey - 3-8-10

"Art: Up Close and Personal" is excited to present nationally recognized
fiber artist Bets Ramsey, of Nashville, who will speak at the free
educational program of the Arts Council of Williamson County (ACWC), Monday,
March 8, 2010, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. in the Williamson County Public Library.

The main branch of the Williamson County Public Library is located at 1314 Columbia Avenue in Franklin. For more information about the event or the Arts Council, visit www.artscouncilwc.org or call (615) 428-3845.

Post Valentine's Drawing - Nashville Drawing Group - 2-16-10

Calling all lonely hearts to come draw with us on Tuesday! We hope to see you for what's sure to be another great session as we welcome back Marjorie as our model. The details remain the same, as does the nice price of $5. That's cheaper than a Baconator combo at Wendy's, plus we are low in saturated fat and cholesterol! Beat that, Wendy's!

Hope we see you there, and as always, feel free to contact us with any questions.

When
02/16/2010
6:30pm-8:30pm

Where
Woodland Presbyterian Church
211 North 11th Street, Nashville, TN 37206

Come draw with us! Parking in back, enter at rear entrance, follow the signs!



http://nashvilledrawinggroup.blogspot.com

thearttrain@gmail.com

We are independent artists meeting twice monthly for self-directed life drawing. Two hour long sessions, two, five, ten, twenty, and thirty minute poses. At present, we are doing clothed figure and portraiture. Despite our current venue, we are not religiously affiliated and everyone is welcome. $5.00 per session. We would appreciate an RSVP in advance to attend, or contact us directly, but you are welcome to just show up, too!

Dr Sketchy's Anti Art School Nashville Presents: A Valentine's Special - 2-21-10

Dr Sketchy's Anti Art School Nashville Presents: A Valentine's Special

Starring burlesque beauty Freya Luna!

Sunday Feb 21, 2010
6-9pm
The 5 Spot
1006 Forrest Ave Nashville, TN 37206
$10


Come celebrate the season of love Dr Sketchy's style on Sunday Feb 21st from 6-9pm at The 5 Spot.

There will be three hours of sketching beautiful women, listening to great music, drinking strong drinks, joining in crazy contests, winning cool prizes and eating Cupcakes by Agnes ALL for ONLY $10!

We love You, We love Art, We love Drinks, We love Prizes and We love Cupcakes! So come celebrate the season of love with us at Dr Sketchy's!


What is Sketchys you ask?

Dr. Sketchy's is what happens when cabaret meets art school. Dr. Sketchy's is the little Brooklyn event that became a movement. Founded in 2005 by artist Molly Crabapple, Dr. Sketchy's asked a simple question. Why can't drawing half naked people be sexy?

On the THIRD SUNDAY of EVERY MONTH @ The 5 Spot - We will have gorgeous women, musclemen, sideshow freaks and geeks. Then we let you draw them for three hours! Grab a seat $10, Grab a drink, Listen to some tunes and Draw Draw Draw!!!

Mixed in with all that will be ridiculous drawing contests where you can win alcohol and fancy prizes from local retailers.

From it's humble Brooklyn beginnings, Dr. Sketchy's now has over 100 branches around the globe, including Hollywood, London, Tokyo, Rome, Melbourne and Nashville.

See these sites for more information:
http://www.drsketchy.com/
http://www.mollycrabapple.com/

The point is this isn't your typical life drawing class. Here, the drawing sessions are about opening your mind, pushing the envelope, encompassing the model's personality and uniqueness, fun contests and having a fun time. It's also about joining various aspects of our city's culture to benefit of everyone!


Dr Sketchys Anti-Art School -Nashville
www.myspace.com/DrSketchysNashville

Entertainment Law Clinic for Artists, Musicians & Writers on Feb. 20th 2010

ATTENTION ALL MUSICIANS, WRITERS AND ARTISTS
The Arts & Business Council of Greater Nashville and the Tennessee Bar Assoc. Entertainment & Sports Law Section present the
Nashville Entertainment Law Clinic

WHAT THIS MEANS: Do you have questions about how to copyright your art? Would you like to have a pair of expert, legal eyes look over an entertainment contract? At the Nashville Entertainment Law Clinic, you can sign up for a 30-minute appointment to receive pro-bono legal advice from entertainment lawyers. They'll answer questions about intellectual property (including copyrights, trademarks, and licensing) and all manner of entertainment law issues.

WHEN: Saturday, February 20, 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

WHERE: Country Music Hall of Fame & Museum, the SunTrust Community Room, 222 5th Avenue South

HOW TO SIGN UP: All artists who would like to attend must sign up for a time slot by noon on Friday, February 19th by emailing vlpa@abcnashville.org or calling (615) 743-3055.

Open Lot: Call for Artists and Writers - Translation - Deadline 3-19-10

TRANSLATION

Curated by Meagan Rust, Richard Harper, and Open Lot

The goal of Translation is to highlight the process of interpretation from textual to visual, and from visual to textual. A dialogue between visual artists and writers, the show will explore how different types of art can influence and interact with each other.

The curators of Translation have selected two poems, a sculpture, and a painting that will be included in the show. Open Lot is currently seeking both writers and visual artists to craft responses to these preselected pieces. Visual artists are asked to create a response or interpretation to one of the written pieces, and writers are asked to create a response or interpretation to one of the visual pieces. All media are welcome to apply. Please limit poetry and prose to 500 words. Multiple submissions are welcome. There is a $10 submission fee for each submission to this show.

The submission deadline is March 19 at 5pm. Selected submissions will be announced Friday, March 26th. The opening reception will be April 16th from 6-9, with an after party following.

Please visit the Open Lot website, http://www.theopenlot.org/Info%20Pages/Submit-Translation.htm, to view our preselected pieces and to submit your work.

‘ENCORE! RECLAIM THE SOUND’ PROJECT SEEKS ARTISTS TO CREATE WORKS OF ART FROM RECYCLED PIANO PARTS; DEADLINE MARCH 5, 2010

The Arts Council of Williamson County is undertaking an exciting new project
in collaboration with Steinway Piano Gallery of Nashville and Samick
Music Corp. of Gallatin to recycle used piano parts into art of all types.

This should have countywide interest, and a person does not have
to live in Williamson County to participate, the person only needs to be a
member of the Arts Council of Williamson County.

images can be seen in the information on the event online at
www.artscouncilwc.org.

Call for Entries: Arts in the Airport Exhibition - KNOXVILLE - Deadline 3-19-10

Call for Entries: Arts in the Airport Exhibition

(02/10/2010/Knoxville) – The Arts & Culture Alliance of Greater Knoxville and the Metropolitan Knoxville Airport Authority (McGhee Tyson Airport) announce a call for entries for the next "Arts in the Airport", a juried exhibition developed to allow regional artists to compete and display work in the most visited site in the area. The selected art will feature contemporary 2-dimensional artwork and will be exhibited in the secured area behind McGhee Tyson Airport’s security gate checkpoint from April 23 – October 21, 2010.

The deadline for entries to be received is Friday, March 19, 2010.

No entry fee. Each artist may submit up to five entries which must be original works in the following categories: Painting, Graphic Arts, and Photography. 3-D works cannot be accommodated at this time unless they can hang on a wall. Download a prospectus and application at www.knoxalliance.com (under Calls & Press Releases), or send an SASE to Suzanne Cada, Arts & Culture Alliance, PO Box 2506, Knoxville, TN 37901. The Arts & Culture Alliance, with assistance from Stephen Wicks of the Knoxville Museum of Art, will jury the exhibition. Final approval is the purview of the Airport Authority. Prizes include $1,000 in cash awards. Information: 865-523-7543 or sc@knoxalliance.com.

View the current exhibition at: www.knoxalliance.com/album/airport_fall09.html. "Arts in the Airport" is sponsored by the McGhee Tyson Airport and Arts & Culture Alliance of Greater Knoxville.

About the Arts & Culture Alliance
The Arts & Culture Alliance serves and supports a diverse community of artists, arts organizations, and cultural institutions. The Alliance receives financial support from the Tennessee Arts Commission. www.arts.state.tn.us

Contact: Suzanne Cada
PO Box 2506
Knoxville, TN 37901
(865) 523-7543
sc@knoxalliance.com
www.knoxalliance.com

Open Studio with Alan LeQuire - Spring 2010

Open Studio with Alan LeQuire
This relaxed studio session focuses on sculpting, but students are welcome to paint or draw. A model changes poses every third week. Alan will provide clay for those sculpting and even fire pieces for students free of charge. Those who choose to paint or draw should bring their own supplies. The model holds one pose for two sessions which gives you 6 hours to draw, paint, or sculpt.

Spring 2010
Tuesdays, 5:30-8:30pm
March 2 - June 22
No Registration required.
$25/session

For more information call (615) 298-4611.

Information of Summer Workshops coming soon.

LeQuire Gallery | 4304 Charlotte Avenue | Nashville, TN | 615.298.4611 | Hours: Tue - Sat 10-3