Registration for Austin Peay State University Community School for the Arts Spring Semester of classes opens December 3rd
November 29, 2012
Clarksville, TN – The Austin Peay State University Community School for the Arts is gearing up for another busy semester of classes this spring, and area adults and children interested in pursuing their creative interests are encouraged to register beginning December 3rd.
For more than two decades, the CSA has provided music, art, drama, creative writing and dance lessons for members of the Clarksville community. This spring, the CSA will offer classes from January 7th through May 3rd. [Read more]
7th Annual ‘Frolic on Franklin’ Features Artistic Variety
September 1, 2012
Clarksville, TN – Downtown Clarksville’s 7th Annual Frolic on Franklin: A Celebration of the Arts will take place Saturday, September 15th from 9:00am-4:00pm. The free event will showcase the works of 26 local and regional artists along the 100 block of historic Franklin Street.
A variety of original artwork and crafts will be on display including jewelry and beaded items, pottery, paintings, woodwork, ceramics, glass items, fabric items, photography, garden and seasonal items, and more. Items will be for sale with prices ranging from $2 – $2,000.
Frolic on Franklin
Planters Bank to Showcase ‘Second Bloom’ Exhibit from Jennifer Reverri
May 2, 2012
Clarksville, TN – The Planters Bank-Hilldale First Thursday” Art Exhibit will showcase the floral photography of Jennifer Reverri during May, with blooms from Italy, New Orleans and Nashville.
Originally from Pennsylvania, Reverri was whisked her away from teaching middle school math to a life of travel when she became a military spouse. A tour in Italy reignited a love of ceramics and paved a path toward photography.
Jennifer Reverri
Austin Peay State University student Gray presents “Triple Threats” art exhibit at Gallery 108
March 26, 2012
Clarksville, TN – This week, Austin Peay State University graduating senior Naha Gray will present her Senior Thesis exhibition, “Triple Threats,” at APSU’s Gallery 108.
Located on the first floor of the Trahern Building, the gallery will be filled with ceramics, watercolor paintings and acrylic paintings by Gray. The artist has been in two other gallery viewings at APSU, and this will be her first featured show of her own. [Read more]
6th Annual ‘Frolic on Franklin’ Showcases 30 Artists from Region
September 1, 2011
Clarksville, TN – Downtown Clarksville’s 6th annual celebration of the arts, “Frolic on Franklin” will take place Saturday, September 17th. Hosted by the Downtown Clarksville Association, the event will showcase the works of 30 local and regional artists along the 100 block of historic Franklin Street.
A variety of original artwork and crafts will be on display including jewelry, pottery, water colors, woodwork, ceramics, glass items, photography and more. Items will be for sale with prices ranging from $2.00 – $2,000. Several artists will also provide demonstrations of their work throughout the day including painting and decorating glass ornaments, making wooden items with lathes, and various types of painting.
6th Annual ‘Frolic on Franklin’
6th Annual ‘Frolic on Franklin’ Set for Saturday, September 17th
June 8, 2011
Clarksville, TN – Downtown Clarksville’s 6th annual celebration of the arts, “Frolic on Franklin” will take place Saturday, September 17th. Hosted by the Downtown Clarksville Association, the event will showcase the works of 25 local and regional artists amidst the captivating architecture of the 100 block of historic Franklin Street.
A variety of works will be on display including jewelry, pottery, water color and oil prints, woodwork, ceramics, porcelain, photography and more. Pieces will be for sale with prices ranging from $5.00 – $500.00.
6th Annual ‘Frolic on Franklin’
Community School of the Arts Summer Session Begins June 6th
May 15, 2011
Clarksville, TN – For more than two decades, the Community School of the Arts at Austin Peay State University has provided area adults and children with a means of expressing their creative energy through art and music classes.
That tradition continues this summer as the CSA gears up to hold a new session of arts programs for the Clarksville community from June 6th-July 15th. [Read more]
APSU Artist Shipley Displays Work at Nashville Airport
January 28, 2011
Clarksville, TN – Every day, hundreds of people from across the country arrive at the Nashville International Airport, and, shortly after getting off the plane, among the first things they see in Tennessee are the innovative and highly-stylized ceramic sculptures by artist Ken Shipley.
That’s because Shipley, an Austin Peay State University associate professor of art, is among only a handful of artists from across the state to have his work exhibited at the airport as part of the “Flying Solo Series: Winter 2011.” The exhibit is part of Arts at the Airport, which is funded by the Metropolitan Nashville Airport Authority and the Tennessee Arts Commission. [Read more]
