JIM SHERRADEN SHARES CRAFT OF PRINTMAKING
AT ART: UP CLOSE & PERSONAL, MONDAY, APRIL 12, 2010, AT 6 P.M.
FRANKLIN, Tenn., March 18, 2010—Jim Sherraden, manager, chief designer and archivist at Hatch Show Print®, will share the craft of printmaking during the free educational program of the Arts Council of Williamson County (ACWC), “Art: Up Close & Personal,” Monday, April 12, 2010, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. in the Williamson County Public Library.
Founded in 1879, Hatch Show Print®, in Nashville, is one of America's oldest surviving show poster and design shops. Since 1984, Sherraden has overseen the shop’s transition from a cultural survivor to a widely recognized graphic design icon and destination for letterpress enthusiasts. Now owned and operated by the Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum, the shop is one of the oldest working letterpress printing operations in America.
Sherraden is the co-writer of “Hatch Show Print, The History of A Great American Poster Shop,” published in 2001 by Chronicle Books and now in its fifth printing. He is also the creator of one-of-a-kind pieces of art called monoprints, based on the shop’s archive, which are collected by individuals and institutions worldwide. He is a frequent speaker and conducts letterpress workshops from coast to coast.
Scott B. Hodes, director of visual arts for the Arts Council of Williamson County, points out, “The lecturers have been asked to share the experiences that have culminated in that artisan being able to fulfill the role of professional working artist in the community, such as background, history, choices and decisions, education and technique, work experience, and artistic and life influences.”
The Williamson County Public Library and O’More College of Design are co-sponsors for this series developed to educate students in the arts as well as those in the community who have an interest in the arts. The lecture series is free and open to the public. Light refreshments will be served.
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.
The Arts Council of Williamson County (ACWC) is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) service organization that exists to enrich the lives of the citizens of Williamson County, Tenn., by bringing the arts and people together. The Arts Council envisions a dynamic, lively and diverse arts community, which is accessible to all and which is a major cultural destination.
Hatch Show Print® is located at 316 Broadway Nashville, TN 37201. Media requesting further information should contact Tina Wright at (615) 416-2084 or twright@countrymusichalloffame.org
CONTACT: Lucinda L. Hall
LUCINDA HALL PUBLIC RELATIONS
(615) 377-0771, lhprtn@earthlink.net
or
Linda McLaughlin, Arts Council of Williamson County,
(615) 428-3845, linda@artscouncilwc.org
Sunday, March 21, 2010
ART: UP CLOSE & PERSONAL - JIM SHERRADEN of Hatch Show Print - April 12, 2010
Sunday, February 14, 2010
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.
‘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.
Tuesday, December 15, 2009
ART: UP CLOSE & PERSONAL, MONDAY, JANUARY 11, 2010, AT 6 P.M.
ROSE LITTRELL, ANIMAL CARICATURE SCULPTOR, TO SHARE CRAFT
ART: UP CLOSE & PERSONAL, MONDAY, JANUARY 11, 2010, AT 6 P.M.
FRANKLIN, Tenn., December 10, 2009—Dickson sculptor Rose Reed Littrell will share her amazing talent to create animal caricatures during the free educational program of The Arts Council of Williamson County (ACWC), “Art: Up Close & Personal,” Monday, January 11, 2010, from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Williamson County Public Library.
Originally from Franklin, Tenn., Littrell, who is a self-taught and trained artist, has developed her own style in a variety of art forms, often using painted fiberglass with steel armature or papier-mâché as her media. She explains that her art work “is deeply rooted In her love of all animals especially horses.”
Her most well-known work is featured in the Wild Horse Saloon in Nashville where 15 life-size realistic and caricature sculptures of horses and cows become a focal point of the restaurant. Other works include a 28-foot long diorama at Bowie Nature Park in Fairview, Tenn.; fun sculptures at Victory Junction Gang Camp in Randleman, N.C.; and extra large fiberglass “Bees” for The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee. Her commissioned work has been sold and exhibited from San Antonio, Texas, to New York City, N.Y. Each piece of her art reflects a special love, gift and talent. She has previously taught at Tullahoma Elementary School in Tullahoma, Tenn., and Pegram Elementary in Pegram, Tenn.
Scott B. Hodes, director of visual arts for the Arts Council of Williamson County, points out, “The lecturers have been asked to share the experiences that have culminated in that artisan being able to fulfill the role of professional working artist in the community, such as background, history, choices and decisions, education and technique, work experience, and artistic and life influences.”
The Williamson County Public Library and O’More College of Design are sponsors for this series developed to educate students in the arts as well as those in the community who have an interest in the arts. The lecture series is free and open to the public. Light refreshments will be served.
The main branch of the Williamson County 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.
The Arts Council of Williamson County (ACWC) is a non-profit 501(c)(3) service organization that exists to enrich the lives of the citizens of Williamson County, Tenn., by bringing the arts and people together. The Arts Council envisions a dynamic, lively and diverse arts community, which is accessible to all and which is a major cultural destination.
Tuesday, November 3, 2009
Art: Up Close & Personal: Alan LeQuire - Nov 9, 2009
Art: Up Close & Personal
NOVEMBER
Alan LeQuire, Sculpture, LeQuire Gallery - November 9, 2009
* Co-sponsored by Williamson County Public Library & O'More College of Design *
Williamson County Public Library
(main conference room)
1314 Columbia Pike
Franklin, TN 37064
We are proud to present a new evening series for 2009. Some of the most renowned local artists will share an up-close and personal glimpse into their lives and their work. The evening starts with a powerpoint presentation, followed by a question and answer period.
The series is open to the public and there is no charge to attend.
Light refreshments will be served.
For more information, call 428-3845 or email info@artscouncilwc.org.
Call for Entries: 2010 4th Annual Art Fusion Fine Art & Craft Festival
4th Annual Art Fusion
Fine Art & Craft Festival
DATE: June 4 - 5, 2010
TIME: Friday, 1 - 9 pm,
with evening reception
Saturday, 10 am - 4pm
LOCATION: Factory @ Franklin
CALL FOR ENTRIES!
Friday, June 4, 1-9 pm
Reception, 6 - 9 pm
Saturday, June 5, 10 am - 4pm
For exhibitor guidelines and application, visit www.artscouncilwc.org.
Yes, we are doubling in size! This year, we are expanding from Building 12 (the home of the Artist @ the Row) and Building 11 on into the Commons Area, including the stage. Not only double the space, but double the entertainment! Plans are to include local performing artists and demonstrations.
Friday evening reception, from 6 - 9 p.m.,
will include live musical entertainment,
a wine tasting, hors d'oeurves, and great art
in both Building 12 and the Commons Area of the Factory @ Franklin.
The Factory @ Franklin
230 Franklin Road
Franklin, TN 37064
Arts Council of Williamson County
230 Franklin Road
Franklin, Tennessee 37064
615-428-3845
Tuesday, June 2, 2009
THIRD ANNUAL ART FUSION SHOW 2009 SET FOR FRIDAY, JUNE 5
THIRD ANNUAL ART FUSION SHOW 2009 SET FOR FRIDAY, JUNE 5,
THRU SATURDAY, JUNE 6, AT FACTORY AT FRANKLIN
FRANKLIN, Tenn., June 2, 2009--The Third Annual Art Fusion Show 2009 will feature the fine art and crafts by members of the Arts Council of Williamson County (ACWC) and artists from The Row @ The Factory, on Friday, June 5, at 1 to 9 p.m. and continuing Saturday, June 6, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The juried art show will open on Friday, June 5, at 1 p.m. The Friday evening reception from 6 to 9 p.m. will include a wine tasting by Del Rio Wine & Spirits, music by Jack Grant, gourmet food by Garden Gate Catering and lots of great art to view. On Saturday, the art show and sale will continue all day with music by Orchestra Nashville from 1 to 3 p.m.
Artists scheduled to participate include Adornments, Eleanor Ann Bailey, Shirley Barker, Sandra Barrett-Hoomani, Bebo, Troy Berggren-Lacey, Guy and Bev Bozard, John Cannon, Angie Daniel, Deborah Gall, Carol Hall, Pam Hall, Deann Hebert, Jay Jackson,Bob Jones, Eric Lankford, Mike Lawson, Christina Long, Rose Reed Littrell, Emily Martinez, Linda McLaughlin, Dawn Neumann, Kelly O’Neill, Angie Parl, Roz Ramey, Bethany Reiser, Dorit Riley, Carol Roberts, Mike Serkownek, Connie Shaw, Lindsay Shepherd, Midge Simpson, Norb Skalski, Dot Small, Mike Summers, Dolores Weaver, Julie Westall and Donna Zimmer.
The event benefits The Arts Council of Williamson County (ACWC), and is hosted by Abide Studio, The Row @ The Factory and Merchants of Building 12 in the historic Factory at Franklin, 230 Franklin Road in Franklin, TN 37064. Filled with working art studios and galleries, Building 12 has become one of the art centers in the Franklin area, and provides a great setting to see the artisans actually working on their pieces.
The Arts Council of Williamson County (ACWC) is a non-profit 501(c)(3) service organization that exists to enrich the lives of the citizens of Williamson County, Tenn., by bringing the arts and people together. The Arts Council envisions a dynamic, lively and diverse arts community, which is accessible to all and which is a major cultural destination.
For additional information, please call 615-428-3845, or email info@artscouncilwe.org. Interested persons can also find out more about many of the ACWC artists at the website www.artscouncilwc.org.
Tuesday, April 28, 2009
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/
Tuesday, March 10, 2009
Arts Council of Williamson County announces March’s “Brown Bag Lunch Bunch” guest speaker, Jeremy Spencer, Firefly Fine Arts Festival
Contact: Linda McLaughlin, Arts Council of
(615) 428-3845, linda@artscouncilwc.org
Arts Council of
The Arts Council of Williamson County’s ‘Brown Bag Lunch Bunch’ will meet on Friday, March 13, from 11 am – 1 pm at the Williamson County Public Library (main conference room), 1314 Columbia Pike in Franklin.
Jeremy Spencer, Festival Director, will speak about the inaugural Firefly Fine Arts Festival on June 26-28, 2009 at the beautiful, custom-designed grounds adjacent to the award-winning
‘Supplies for Soldiers’ collection continues again this month. The Arts Council is collecting supplies for troops stationed in
Did you ever wonder where those supplies that we've been collecting have been going?
Come and meet Jimmy Finney! Jimmy’s troop was the recipient of the supplies and he is back from
Grab your lunch and join them for a lunchtime of artistic fun and camaraderie. You provide your lunch; they’ll provide the location! The Arts Council’s ‘Brown Bag Lunch Bunch’ meets 2nd Friday of most months.
For more information, visit www.artscouncilwc.org, call 428-3845 or email info@artscouncilwc.org.
Tuesday, March 3, 2009
Art: Up Close & Personal: Ben Caldwell @ Williamson County Library March 9 2009
Art: Up Close & Personal
* Co-sponsored by Williamson County Public Library & O'More College of Design *
Williamson County Public Library
(main conference room)
1314 Columbia Pike
Franklin, TN 37064
We are proud to present a new evening series for 2009. Some of the most renowned local artists will share an up-close and personal glimpse into their lives and their work. The evening starts with a powerpoint presentation, followed by a question and answer period.
March' s Guest:
Ben Caldwell, Copper/Metalworker
March 9
6-8 pm
Ben was born and raised in Nashville, Tennessee. His interest in art was sparked by his parent’s passion for all things well crafted and beautiful. The weekends of his childhood were spent in antique stores and the studios of artists and craftsmen across the country. Being dyslexic, school was difficult and art became the oasis he went to for sustenance. He studied painting in Boston and New York. After graduating from Tufts University, he spent ten years building musical instruments. Then he apprenticed under Terry Talley, a nationally known coppersmith and silversmith in Bradyville Tennessee. The most important thing he learned from Terry was how to earn a living as a fulltime artist. Today he lives and works in Nashville, Tennessee and supports himself and his family with his art.
Description of Process
Ben starts with a large sheet of copper and applies powdered enamel to create a design. The enamel is torch fired to the copper section by section at temperatures between 1500 deg. F and 1800 deg. F. This allows the copper to oxidize and mix with the enamel and change color. After the copper cools, it is then shaped with a hammer. It is then re-enameled and shaped while still red hot until the final shape and color are achieved.
Tuesday, February 3, 2009
Nashville Artist Lain York tospeak in ArtsS Council Series, MONDAY, FEBRUARY 9, AT 6 P.M.
ART: UP CLOSE & PERSONAL, MONDAY, FEBRUARY 9, AT 6 P.M.
FRANKLIN, January 30, 2008—Multimedia painter Lain York will appear in the second free educational program of The Arts Council of Williamson County (ACWC), “Art: Up Close & Personal,” Monday, February 9, from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Williamson County Public Library.
The Williamson County Public Library and O’More College of Design are participating as sponsors in this series to benefit students in the arts as well as those in the community who have an interest in the arts. The lecture series is free and open to the public. Light refreshments will be served. The main branch of the Williamson County Library is located at
According to Scott B. Hodes, director of visual arts for the Arts Council of Williamson County, “The lecturers have been asked to share the experiences that have culminated in that artisan being able to fulfill the role of professional working artist in the community, such as background, history, choices and decisions, education and technique, work experience, and artistic and life influences.”
He continues, “These particular images, though inspired by African, Mayan, Middle Eastern, Greek Archaic masks and figures, are distilled elements. I really don’t think of them as a part of any specific culture. They appeal to me as a record or evidence of the way a society or culture tries to make sense of the human experience through art and ritual. The record of this attempt, the art objects, is common to all societies past and present. All human societies in one way or another make art; we all share this basic need.”
Originally from
His art has also been in group exhibitions including those at the Tennessee Arts Commission, Nashville; Bolm Projects, Austin, Texas; Davidson County Public Library, Nashville; Flood Projects, Ashville, N.C.; Art Chicago at the Merchandise Mart, Chicago, Ill.; Tulca Arts Festival, Galway, Ireland; and the Frist Center for the Visual Arts, Nashville.
He received a 1998 Arts On The River award from Savannah College of Art and Design,
The Arts Council of Williamson County (ACWC) is a non-profit 501(c)(3) service organization that exists to enrich the lives of the citizens of Williamson County, Tenn., by bringing the arts and people together. The Arts Council envisions a dynamic, lively and diverse arts community, which is accessible to all and which is a major cultural destination.
Thursday, January 29, 2009
Arts Council of Williamson County: February’s “Brown Bag Lunch Bunch” w/ Carol Hagen, Curatorial Management System
Arts Council of
The Arts Council of Williamson County’s ‘Brown Bag Lunch Bunch’ will meet on Friday, February 13, from 11 am – 1 pm at the Williamson County Public Library (main conference room), 1314 Columbia Pike in
Carol Hagen will speak about the reasons why "artists should take a serious interest in documenting their art work" and why it is important to the artist, their clients and their legacy. Accurate documentation enables families to understand what artists were doing all those hours they were locked up in their studios. Carol states: "Many spouses and children of professional artists and collectors are left with artwork, collectibles, and novel tools that they do not know how to appreciate or take care of. Documentation enables artists to tell their loved ones what may be considered an heirloom and why. Importantly, documentation empowers your family to sell art work to pay for bills at a time when they are overwhelmed with loss and responsibility."
Carol will cover:
· Why it is to the advantage of the artist to set the tone for how galleries, collectors, and curators document their artwork.
· What manner of documentation protects the artist and collector in cases of fire and theft.
- 'What is an artist's legacy in 2008?' 'Do you consider your private collection part of your estate plan?'
‘Supplies for Soldiers’ collection continues again this month. The Arts Council is collecting supplies for troops stationed in
Grab your lunch and join them for a lunchtime of artistic fun and camaraderie. You provide your lunch; they’ll provide the location! The Arts Council’s ‘Brown Bag Lunch Bunch’ meets 2nd Friday of most months.
For more information, visit www.artscouncilwc.org, call 428-3845 or email info@
Monday, December 8, 2008
Arts Council of Williamson County announces “Brown Bag Lunch Bunch” guest speaker, Stacy Widelitz - Dec 12, 2008
Arts Council’s announces “Brown Bag Lunch Bunch” guest speaker, Stacy Widelitz.
The Arts Council of Williamson County’s ‘Brown Bag Lunch Bunch’ will meet on December 12, from 11 am – 1 pm at the Williamson County Public Library (main conference room), 1314 Columbia Pike in Franklin.
With a multi-platinum album for his contribution to Dirty Dancing, an Emmy nomination for a wildlife documentary score, more than a dozen television themes, and music for more than two dozen movies for both the big screen and TV to his credit, composer Stacy Widelitz has already built up an impressive resumé.
Stacy first came to prominence with the song "She's Like the Wind," co-written with Patrick Swayze and featured in Swayze's blockbuster Dirty Dancing. Featured on the movie's wildly successful soundtrack, which sold 11 million copies in the United States alone, it was the third single to be released and reached no. 3 on Billboard's top-40 chart (no. 1 among adult-contemporary radio listeners). He also received two BMI awards for the tune as among the most-performed songs of that year. He has scored features, more than twenty made-for-TV movies, written the end-title song for Disney’s Pocahontas II, and has received four Gold Addies for music he composed for advertising. Stacy wrote the title song and scored all the episodes of Children’s Television Workshop’s acclaimed animated series Cro, and has worked with directors such as Todd Holland, Waris Hussein and James Contner.
Stacy also composed the score and much of the dance music for the film One Last Dance, which garnered him a Best Music Award at the Nashville Film Festival. Subsequently, Stacy was asked to join the board of the festival, and he's now serving his second term as president. He has also worked with many noted musicians, such as Jeff “Skunk” Baxter, Edgar Winter and Danny Wilde (The Rembrandts). Stacy is noted for his diversity, being as comfortable in front of an orchestra as he is in the state-of-the-art digital studio he maintains at his home.
‘Supplies for Soldiers’ collection continues again this month. The Arts Council is collecting supplies for troops stationed in Iraq. They will be collecting simple, everyday supplies for them (preferably something easy to ship). You bring the supplies, we'll get them to the soldiers.
Grab your lunch and join them for a lunch time of artistic fun and camaraderie. You provide your lunch; they’ll provide the location! The Arts Council’s ‘Brown Bag Lunch Bunch’ meets 2nd Friday of each month.
For more information, visit www.artscouncilwc.org, call 428-3845 or email info@artscouncilwc.org.
Wednesday, October 8, 2008
October 2008 Brown Bag Lunch - Arts Council Williamson County
Join us!
Friday, October 10, 11am - 1pm
Casual two hours of fun and artistic inspiration.
Feel free to come and go as you like.
Location:
Williamson County Public Library
(main conference room)
1314 Columbia Pike
Franklin, TN 37064
Let's connect our creative community!
Info: 428-3845 or email info@artscouncilwc.org.
It is that time of the month again. Please join us this Friday and feel free to bring your friends. Artists are invited to bring a sample of their work to share with the group.
October's Topic:
The Life of a Thespian
by Peggy Macpherson, Pull-Tight Players
Peggy has been a member of the Pull-Tight Players since 1973. She has quite a history with the group and is the theater's Historian. She will share her experiences raising two daughters in the theater and a list of plays the Pull-Tight Players have done over the years (about 200). Her husband will join her to talk about the present season of plays, and the two youth groups they sponsor (pre-teens and teens).
'Supplies for Soldier's' Collection - continues again this month.
The Arts Council is collecting supplies for troops stationed in Iraq. We will be collecting simple, everyday supplies for them (preferrably something easy to ship). You bring the supplies, we'll get them to the soldiers.
Visit www.artscouncilwc.org for more info.
Tuesday, September 9, 2008
Arts Council of Williamson County announces “Brown Bag Lunch Bunch” guest speaker, Melanie Jackson - Sept 12, 2008
Arts Council of
The Arts Council of Williamson County’s ‘Brown Bag Lunch Bunch’ will meet on September 12, from 11 am – 1 pm at the Williamson County Public Library (main conference room), 1314 Columbia Pike in Franklin.
Melanie Jackson, of Prism Art League, will be speaking about ‘The Art of Teaching’. Melanie is an award-winning artist and is represented in private collections in the
‘Supplies for Soldiers’ collection continues again this month. Julie Long, an Arts Council member, is collecting supplies for her brother-in-law and troops stationed in
Grab your lunch and join them for a lunch time of artistic fun and camaraderie. You provide your lunch; they’ll provide the location! The Arts Council’s ‘Brown Bag Lunch Bunch’ meets 2nd Friday of each month.
For more information, visit www.artscouncilwc.org, call 428-3845 or email info@
