The new Open Lot Nashville alternative arts studio space will be available to view Monday, May 4th from 7pm-8pm. The space is still somewhat raw, so it would be great to get feedback on artists' needs/ideas before we start building it out. Everyone is invited whether they plan to utilize the studios & exhibition space or not. Please meet in front of the building at 632 4th Ave. S. Parking is free and directly across the street on 4th Ave.
Open Lot is a new collaborative studio, venue and exhibition space in downtown Nashville, TN. As an exhibition space and venue, we showcase compelling contemporary work that is underrepresented in Nashville. By featuring a diverse cross-section of work, Open Lot simultaneously embraces individual specialization and interdisciplinary collaboration.
Open Lot fosters interdisciplinary collaboration as a studio. We are looking for participants with interest in the arts, communication, and invention of any kind. Open Lot members represent a variety of backgrounds, like architecture, sound engineering, journalism, photography, painting, sculpture, fabrication, and printmaking, just to name a few. By sharing the insights, theories, and techniques of their respective disciplines, studio members gain broader understanding and amass artistic and intellectual tools.
The Open Lot Nashville space is almost ready. The building is organized into three main spaces on two floors: the ground floor exhibition space, the ground floor studios & tools, and the second floor studios. The ground floor is a large, open plan where the exhibition and performance space will be, along with communal tools, worktables, and a large communal work space. The ground floor is subdivided by small, movable walls on casters. These walls allow the space to easily be reconfigured into a larger or smaller exhibition space and add new niches for additional studios, storage, etc. as needed. The second floor houses three 250 sq. ft. large studios, one 185 sq. ft. medium-sized studio, and one 120 sq. ft. small studio. Each of the five studio spaces can be subdivided into smaller studios (or add more wall space for 2-D artists, etc.) if there is demand.
Jonathan Lisenby
openlotnashville@gmail.com
www.theopenlot.org
Wednesday, April 29, 2009
New Open Lot studio space Info + viewing May 4, 2009
Book Arts workshops at Shakerag in Sewanee, TN - June 2009
Book Arts workshops at Shakerag in Sewanee, TN. For more information: www.shakerag.org
Shanna Leino
June 14-20, 2009
Late Coptic Bookbinding
Course Description:
Focusing on book production practiced in Egypt during the seventh to
eleventh centuries, participants will each build a book with laminated papyrus boards, covered in elaborately worked leather. We will blind tool, punch, pierce, lace, and stitch the leather before covering the book. A peg and strap closure will be fashioned from bone or brass and leather. The range of textures, handwork techniques, and the feel and weight of the completed book are what make this structure particularly unique and exquisite!
Artist Biography:
Shanna works out of her studio in Harrisville, New Hampshire. Her
studio work is focused on integrating historic binding methods into new book forms, and at the moment she is focused on creating small books with covers of carved bone. She also produces simple hand tools for book binders and craftspeople. Shanna has taught workshops for Columbia College Center for Book and Paper Arts, Wells Book Arts Summer Institute, The Center for Book Arts, and Penland School of Crafts
Susan King
June 21-27, 2009
Developing Ideas for Artist’s Books
Course Description:
Recent trends in book arts have focused almost exclusively on book structures and reproduction techniques. Content is often left until last. This workshop focuses on generating form and content for books. Participants will use simple materials, writing exercises, brainstorming techniques, and class critiques to spark ideas. Although no previous experience is necessary, this will be a challenging and rewarding workshop. It will be particularly useful for designers, artists, and writers who want to approach creative work from the inside out, giving participants tools that will allow them to work more effectively in the studio. Book structures and technical issues will be discussed as they relate to specific projects developed in the class. Participants can expect to have several mock-ups by the end of this session.
Students will learn to generate content-driven work and to critique their own work in progress, as well as the work of others. Emphasis is on practical problem-solving technique as it applies to creative work. Previous experience is not necessary but it is helpful. Participants should be open to trying new techniques and exercises.
Artist Biography:
Susan E. King is an artist and writer who grew up in Kentucky. She moved to Los Angeles to work with artist Judy Chicago and began making books at the Women’s Graphic Center with offset and letterpress equipment. Her work is published under the Paradise Press imprint, and is in major collections including the Getty Center Research Library, The Museum of Modern Art, New York, and Mills College, Oakland. She recently returned to Kentucky to be closer to her roots. For more information, see her website, www.susanking.info
Tuesday, April 28, 2009
Off the Wall Lecture @ Frist: Court and Courtship in Medieval Burgundy - April 30, 2009
Off the Wall Lecture:
Court and Courtship in Medieval Burgundy
Thursday, April 30, 6:30 p.m.
Auditorium, FREE
The Valois Dukes of Burgundy (1364-1477) ruled an increasing number of lucrative territories beginning with one duchy in eastern France and expanding into the southern Netherlands. Along the way they developed a reputation for wealth and display that eventually eclipsed their French royal relatives and the rest of Europe's courts. Dr. Elizabeth Moodey, assistant professor of art history at Vanderbilt University, will investigate examples of Burgundian luxury goods in ivory, alabaster, gold, and vellum, and explore some of the delights and obligations of living well in the late Middle Ages to give the audience a glimpse of the occupations and preoccupations of court life.
TNVLA Seminar - FAIR USE FOR ARTISTS - May 13, 2009
FAIR USE FOR ARTISTS
With the recent dispute over Shepard Fairey's use of an AP photograph as a reference for his Obama poster, fair use has been discussed in the news quite a bit lately. The concept of "fair use" generally refers to the use of copyrighted material without the author's permission for a limited and "transformative" purpose such as commentary, criticism or parody. During this seminar, we will attempt to bring clarity to this often murky and confusing area of copyright law, including looking at guidelines for artists when determining whether their proposed use of a copyrighted work might be a "fair use" or not.
like to attend, you must RSVP to mbyrd@abcnashville.org by Tuesday, May 12th.
Volunteer Lawyers & Professionals for the Arts now a program of the Arts & Business Council of Greater Nashville
211 Commerce Street, Suite 100 | Nashville, TN 37201 | (615) 743-3055
www.tnvla.org | www.abcnashville.org
Group LANDFILLART Reclamation Project
Group LANDFILLART Reclamation Project
The Project
The Arts Council of Williamson County (ACWC) is actively working with Ken Marquis, founder of Landfillart.org, an international artist reclamation project. Landfillart is an international effort encompassing one-thousand-forty-one (1,041) artists to claim a piece of rusted metal refuse and create fine art. Originally intended for submissions by individual artists, the Arts Council is proposing a group reclamation project. Ken Marquis is very excited and supportive at the potential magnitude of our group effort. Our goal is to be the largest group represented in the reclamation project.
The Concept
The 1,041 pieces of rusted metal are actually old automobile hub caps from the 1930's through the 1970's. Each hub cap, after moderate cleaning, is affectionately called a "metal canvas." Although most "metal canvases" have been transformed by the artist using oil or acrylic paint, some have been weaved on, glued, screwed or welded to, or made into fine sculpture.
Ken's ultimate goals of this project are twofold. The first is to compile a book with the story and photos of the evolution of landfillart.org and the coming together of 1041 artists for a common cause, making great art out of rusted refuse. Only artists could lead such a charge. All submitted hub caps would be included in the book. The other goal is to select 200 of these metal canvases to travel and inspire other such movements. Although the project is in its infancy, Ken hopes to have it completed by 2012.
Exhibit
Prior to sending the hub caps back to Ken, the Arts Council would like to put the entire show on display in Williamson County. Ken is very encouraged by our efforts to show these works to our community as the ultimate project goal is to publicly portray the global art community's effort to positively impact the environment through repurposing previous metal waste into great landfillart. ACWC has secured at least one location and working on a possible second location. Ken has specified a date that he would like all the hub caps returned to him so we will have to move fast, especially if we would like to have a mini-traveling show of our own before returning the hub caps.
Here's how it works
If you would like to participate, please let us know if you are interested before May 8 (you must be a current ACWC member @ May 8 to participate). We will be ordering the hub caps on May 11th and will not be able to add to the order once it is placed. There is a $10 non-refundable application fee to help offset (ACWC) incurred expenses. Distribution of hub caps to the artists should begin June 1 and end no later than June 19 (assuming we get them prior to June 1). If the hub cap is meant to be displayed hanging, the artist must incorporate the hanging mechanism on the back of the hub cap. All hub caps must be returned to ACWC by July 31 (instructions to follow if you are participating).
We hope you will consider being a part of this environmentally historic event.
http://www.artscouncilwc.org/
Oil Bars Class & Canvas Stretching Demo @ Jerry's Artarama April 29, 2009
Oil Bars Class & Canvas Stretching Demo
Wednesday April 29th from 1 to 3pm.
Oil Bars Class with Artist Toby Penney
Wednesday April 29th
from 1 to 3pm.
Class is $35
(includes materials)
Toby will be showing you how oil bars can be incorporated in your paintings and after class Toby will be demonstrating how to you can Stretch Your Own Canvas.
Toby is a working artist who resides in Tullahoma Tn. and has her work in several galleries around the country. Toby stretches her own canvas on a very large scale.
Check out her website at:
www.tobypenney.com
Call (615) 731-5901 to sign up for Toby's class this Wednesday!
JERRY'S ARTARAMA - Nashville
5361 Mount View Rd., Antioch, Tn 37013
www.nashville.jerrysartaramastores.com
Creatively Fit Upcoming Art Classes May & June 2009
Upcoming Art Class
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Abstract Painting Workshop
With Whitney Ferre’
Friday, May 8th 6:30 to 8:30p
Saturday, May 9th 11 to 3p
Optional Gloss Tuesday, May 12th 6-7p
At University School of Nashville
$125 includes paints/brushes, you bring a canvas.
Great Mother's Day Gift!!!
In this class Whitney leads you step by step through the layered, textured, “mixed media” approach to acrylic painting. ALMOST FULL!!! E-mail Whitney at creativelyfit@aol.com to register.
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Artist Within Workshop
with Whitney Ferre’
Tuesday, May 19th 6:30 to 8:30p
at University School of Nashville
$55 pp . You Bring a Sketchbook. All other supplies provided.
Whitney's book, The Artist Within, A Guide to Becoming Creatively Fit, shows you, step by simple step, how you can physiologically develop your RIGHT BRAIN muscles in order that you are better prepared to create CHANGE in your life! In this class you will start your own Creativity Workout book and begin to flex those muscles. You will learn how to tune in to your right brain voice, what Whitney calls your ARTIST WITHIN. While your left brain voice, although very important, is our inner-critic, your RIGHT BRAIN voice is your inner-cheerleader.
If you are in ANY kind of transition in your life, want to get some of your ideas off the ground, or simply feel the need for some inspiration in your life, this workshop is for you!
E-mail Whitney at creativelyfit@aol.com to register.
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Painting Made EASY!
with Whitney Ferre’
Thursday, June 18th 6:30 to 8:30p
at University School of Nashville
$55 pp . All supplies included.
Whitney had taught this class monthly for 6 years! This class takes the fear out of painting! In just this one class you iwll complete an acrylic painting, learn the easy steps so you can paint any time, and illustrate to you the relaxing and mind expanding benefits of painting!
This class fills quickly, so E-mail Whitney at creativelyfit@aol.com to register.
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www.creativelyfit.com
Call for Submissions: "Not for Sale" @ Little Hamilton - July 2009
Have you ever created something so intriguing and beautiful that you wouldn't part with it for any price?
Little Hamilton Collective is hosting an art show this July titled "Not for Sale."
It will feature works that artists have created, but would never consider selling. By hosting such a show, we hope to stimulate a dialogue around how our economic system shapes art. Can the "art" in an object be sold? Once the art is mixed with labor and materials, is it sold as part of the commodity? Who endows an object with "art"? How does capitalism shape your art work? Please send photos and statements to info@littlehamilton.org
Tuesday, April 21, 2009
Workshop: From Starving to Successful: Get Into Galleries and Sell Your Art - May 9, 2009
From Starving to Successful: Get Into Galleries and Sell Your Art
Holiday Inn Express/Airport - 1111 Airport Center Dr.- Nashville,Tn. 37214
Saturday, May 9, 2009
10:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Strategy for Successfully Approaching a Gallery - Pricing your Work with Confidence
(just one of the many topics covered in the seminar)
| Understand how to succeed in the art business from the perspective of a gallery owner |
| J. Jason Horejs |
| Owner, Xanadu Gallery, Scottsdale, Arizona |
| 16 Years Gallery Experience |
| Multi-million dollars in art sales |
| Teacher, Scottsdale Artists' School |
Strolling Thru The Arts - Springfield - May 9, 2009
Strolling Thru The Arts is the annual fundraiser for The Robertson County Arts Council. The event takes place in and around Springfield's historic square.
Date: Saturday, May 9, 2009
Time: 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Location: Springfield Square
501 S Main St
Springfield, TN
Join us for an evening of Visual Arts, Music, Dance, Theater, Food & Wine. Over 50 visual artists, musical groups, dancers, a special performance from the upcoming production of "Peter and the Wolf."
Advance Tickets are $10 and are available at the following locations:
http://www.rcarts.org
The Robertson County Chamber of Commerce | Tricia’s on The Square | Burdett’s Tea Shop | Talents Coffee Studio | The Robertson County Times | various members of the Arts Council
Tickets at the Event: $15
For more information:
www.rcarts.org
kevin@rcarts.org
Call for Artists/Crafters - Event - East Nashville - May 9, 2009
Call for Entries Female Artists: Estel Gallery - Deadline: May 2, 2009
Estel Gallery is currently accepting submissions for its June/July 2009 exhibition Be a Doll. The show runs June 4 - July 25, 2009. The opening reception will be June 6, 2009. The deadline for submissions is May 2, 2009.
Dolls set the stage for women's societal conditioning. Through play and creativity girls project who they want to be. In Be a Doll female artists explore through their artwork themes of what it means to be a woman in today's world, how women see themselves, or what women want to be.
Eligibility: Open to any female artist over the age of 18. Please feel free to share this announcement with those who are eligible and may be interested in participating.
Acceptable Media: Any media.
Fee: $10 for a total of five entries.
Participation: Emailed submissions and/or websites sent for consideration WILL NOT be considered. You may send images using the following guidelines.
1. No more than five (5) quality images of work. Please present at least two different views of any three-dimensional pieces submitted (total images including multiple angles should not exceed 15 images). Each image must be properly labeled with: Artist Name, Title, Medium, Dimensions and Gallery Retail Price. (Gallery commission is 50%.) Please do not include images of sold work. All work for the show must be for sale.
2. A current resume limited to no more than two pages and include: Exhibitions divided between one-person and group as well as Gallery representation of both current and past relationships. Please provide this as a text file on the CD with your images.
3. An Artist's Statement about your work or any comments you feel necessary to fully appreciate your work. (Please limit to no more than one page. The statement should be clear, concise and not hand-written. If you can narrow it down to a paragraph, that's even better.) Please provide in a text format on the CD with your images.
4. Submissions will not be returned.
5. Acceptance requires that the artist pay for delivery and return shipping.
6. Please make sure your contact information: name, email, phone number and address are included on a separate sheet of paper enclosed. This information is important so we may contact you in the event that we are unable to open any of the files you submit.
Deadline: All entries must be postmarked by May 2, 2009 to be considered.
Shipping note :
Selected artists will be responsible for shipping fees to and from the gallery. In the event the gallery chooses to represent the artist, the gallery will pay the return shipping fees.
Send Submissions to:
Estel Gallery - Be a Doll
115 Rosa L Parks Blvd
Nashville, TN 37203
Calendar:
May 2, 2009: postmarked deadline for entries
May 9, 2009: notification of inclusion via email
May 22 -30. 2009: delivery of artwork
June 4 - July 25, 2009: exhibition dates
June 6 , 2009: reception from 6pm-9pm
August 10, 2009 : return shipping of artwork
115 rosa l. parks blvd (formerly 8th ave north) • nashville, tn 37203
tuesday - friday 11 am - 4 pm | saturday 12 - 3 pm | after hours by appointment
cynthia@estelgallery.com • phone: 615.251.8997 • www.estelgallery.com
The Annual Rose Mont Renaissance - June 20, 2009
The Annual Rose Mont Renaissance
Saturday, June 20 2009
10AM -4PM
Vendor Set-up Time 8:30AM
810 S Water Ave. (HWY 109 South)
Gallatin, TN
On the grounds of one of Tennessee 's most historic Greek-Revival houses (ca. 1830), home of Judge J. Conn Guild.
Activities for the day: Craft and Antique Booths, Artists Displays, Live Entertainment, Luncheon, an auction of fine Antique Reproduction furniture crafted by Mr. John Garrott.
Booth Rental: $35 with your own tent.
A limited number of tents can be rented for an extra $35 ($70 total)
2, 6-ft. tables are included with tent rental.
1/2 tent with one 6 ft. table $35.00 (tent shared with another vendor)
Please make check or money order payable to Rose Mont
by May 10th and Mail to:
Marjorie Miller Designs
6528 Brownlee Drive
Nashville , TN 37205-3038
Space is limited, so don't Wait
Directions From Nashville : Take I-65 North past Old Hickory Blvd. Veer right at Exit 95 onto Vietnam Veterans Parkway/State Route 386. Follow SR-386 for 15 miles. It will change from a freeway to a regular road and merge onto Long Hollow Pike/SR-174. Pass Belvedere Drive and turn right onto the ramp for SR-109. Follow SR-109 across US 31E and continue to S. Water Avenue . Turn left and proceed for about 0.9 mile, passing Juanita Avenue . The mansion will be on the left.
Contact:
marjoriemillerdesigns@yahoo.com
Tuesday, April 14, 2009
artEMBRACE - spring classes 2009
Apr 13-Jun 1: Wheel Throwing Pottery on Mondays from 6:30-8:30 in the Art Studio. Taught by Dwight Laughlin. $160 (members) $170 (non-
members)
*NEW DATES: Apr 21-May 26: Resin Jewelry Making on Tuesdays from 6:30-8:00 in the Art Studio. Taught by Pam Hall. $115 (members) $125
(non)
Apr 15-May 20: Latin & Traditional Ballroom Dance Survey (Cha Cha, Salsa, Meringue, Tango, Waltz, Foxtrot) on Wednesdays from 6:30-7:30 in the Y-CAP Building. Taught by Emily Masters. $45 (members) $55
(non)
Apr 16-May 21: Acrylic Painting on Thursdays from 6:30-8:30 in the Art Studio. Taught by Lynn Driver (www.LynnDriver.com). $80 (members) $90
(non)
*YMCA Program Membership $45 for non-YMCA members (renewable every 12 months). Classes include all needed supplies, but please wear appropriate clothing for your activity. All fees non-refundable.
Flexible payment plans and special group classes available.
See you soon at the ‘Brace!
Class duration is either six or eight weeks. Non-Y-members pay a $45 Program Fee that is valid at any YMCA for 12 months. Download the Registration Form and full Winter 2009 Class Schedule at http://www.ymcafunco.org.
To register for a Class: Fill out and mail or bring the Registration Form to: YMCA artEMBRACE, 1021 Russell Street , Nashville , TN 37206 to ensure your place. Or come by a few minutes before the first class in your series. Call artEMBRACE at (615) 226-5577 or e-mail gwalker@ymcamidtn.org with additional questions.
Bellevue Community Picnic Artisan Row - May 16, 2009
The Bellevue Community Picnic is May 16th at Red Caboose Park.
There are still spots available for Artisan Row!
It's a great venue to display art of all kinds!
More information is available at http://www.thebellevuechamber.com
