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Austin Peay State University’s Paul Collins exhibits new work at Nashville’s Zeitgeist Gallery this March
Clarksville, TN – After 30 years as a studio artist, Paul Collins now works exclusively in public spaces.
For each of new project, the Austin Peay State University associate professor of art spends two weeks painting at sites chosen for their history, politics or public use. This March, Collins will present seven of these projects in a new exhibition, “Fortnight Session,” at Zeitgeist Gallery in Nashville Tennessee.
Austin Peay professor Paul Collins new exhibition, “Fortnight Session,” on display at Zeitgeist Gallery in Nashville.
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Internationally Award-Winning Artist Kathleen Conover Exhibits at the Customs House Museum
Clarksville, TN – The paintings on view in the Crouch Gallery of the Customs House Museum are full of moody color palettes that move from all corners of the papers they have been built upon. Reappearing ravens and telephone lines live harmoniously within textures of paint. Kathleen Conover’s fascination with society’s development has led to her discovery of the beauty in transformation.
The exhibition Industrial Evolution is comprised of symbolic shapes forming stories within mixed media works.
Kathleen Conover – Street Scene
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City of Clarksville seeks Input on Tylertown/Oakland project
City to conduct meeting March 15th at Oakland Elementary
Clarksville, TN – Area residents are invited to attend a public meeting about the City’s plan to improve and widen Tylertown and Oakland roads in Northeast Clarksville.
The meeting, hosted by the Clarksville Street Department, will be from 6:00pm-7:30pm Thursday, March 15th at Oakland Elementary School, 1050 Cherry Blossom Lane, Clarksville.
Tylertown Road and Oakland Road Design.
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APSU offers Active Shooter Defense Training
Clarksville, TN – As part of their ongoing safety training offered to the campus community and public, Austin Peay State University police officers are offering active shooter defense training sessions on campus beginning Thursday, March 15th.
All sessions are free and open to the public.
Austin Peay State University police officers to begin offering Active Shooter Defense Training at the Sundquist Science Complex beginning March 15th.
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10th annual Empty Bowls Clarksville a Huge Success
Clarksville, TN – Hundreds participated in the 10th annual Empty Bowls Clarksville Tuesday, with volunteers at eight local churches serving meals to raise money and awareness for area residents dealing with food insecurities.
This year’s theme; Hope, Not Hunger, will raise tens of thousands of dollars for Loaves & Fishes, and Urban Ministries Food Pantry, local agencies that provide thousands of meals each year for those in need in our community.
Brenda Harper is one of the Empty Bowls volunteers who worked the event at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church.
Immaculate Conception Church hosted Empty Bowls 2018 Tuesday. This is the 10th year of the event which benefits Loaves & Fishes, and Urban Ministries.
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Clarksville Parks and Recreation receives Two Kaleidoscope Awards
Clarksville, TN – The Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department has earned two 2018 Kaleidoscope Awards at the Southeast Events and Festival Association Conference.
Clarksville won second place (Silver Award) for Best Festival over $75,000 for Riverfest, and third place (Bronze Award) for Best Photograph: Dining Downtown for the Farm to Table Dinner. The awards were presented Monday night at the conference in Murfreesboro Tennessee.
Clarksville Parks & Recreation Department staff members Kara Zahn, Rob Rayburn and Rachel White proudly display the department’s two 2018 Kaleidoscope Awards bestowed Monday at the Southeast Events and Festival Association Conference.
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Zone 3 Reading Series continues with Eric LeMay at Austin Peay State University on March 1st
Clarksville, TN – Acclaimed essayist Eric LeMay will read from his new collection at 4:00pm on Thursday, March 1st, in the Austin Peay State University Art + Design Building, Room 120. The reading, which is free and open to the public, is part of the Zone 3 Reading Series.
Earlier this year, Zone 3—Austin Peay’s national literary journal—published LeMay’s interactive digital book, “Essays On The Essay and Other Essays.”
Zone 3 Reading Series to feature acclaimed essayist Eric LeMay, Thursday.
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Arbor Day Foundation recognizes APSU as Tree Campus USA for third year
Clarksville, TN – Austin Peay State University has received recognition for the third year in a row by the Arbor Day Foundation, recognizing the campus as a Tree Campus USA.
To obtain this distinction, Austin Peay State University has met the five core standards for sustainable campus forestry required by Tree Campus USA, including establishment of a tree advisory committee, evidence of a campus tree-care plan, dedicated annual expenditures for its campus tree program, an Arbor Day observance and the sponsorship of student service-learning projects.
Austin Peay State University Campus. (APSU)
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APSU Police Department awarded accreditation by Tennessee Association of Chiefs of Police
Clarksville, TN – Austin Peay State University’s Police Department recently received accreditation by the Tennessee Association of Chiefs of Police through its Tennessee Law Enforcement Accreditation Program.
The program requires police departments complete a three-phase process, including review by the independent reviewing authority, in addition to meeting 160 standards.
Austin Peay State University Police Department receives Tennessee Association of Chiefs of Police accreditation.
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Clarksville’s First Thursday Art Walk to be held March 1st, 2018
Clarksville, TN – Produced by The Downtown Clarksville Association, First Thursday Art Walk is a free, self-guided tour spanning a 5-block radius that combines visual art, live music, engaging events and more in the heart of Downtown Clarksville.
With 10+ venues, bars and businesses participating each month, the First Thursday Art Walk in Clarksville is the ultimate opportunity to savor and support local creative talent.
First Thursday Art Walk in downtown Clarksville
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