Art for Inspiration

2:36 pm | Monday, Oct 10th
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Get Inspired at the upcoming 11th annual Art for Inspiration Fine Art Show and Sale on Saturday, November 12 from 6-9p.m. and Sunday, November 13 from 9:30a.m.-1p.m at St. Matthew Church. This free event is a wonderful opportunity to enjoy live music, good food and shop for original art. Christmas is just around the corner. More than 30 artists will showcase their work in oils, watercolor, jewelry and photography.

Franklin artist Shari Lacy headlines the art show with many returning favorites including Kris Marks, Lisa McReynolds, Carol Wiel, Viveca Zettersten and Thalia Kahl. Also, we are excited about our newcomers Zoilita Monica, Suzanne Lynch, Tracy Yarbrough and Inez Negri. Complimentary childcare is provided for Saturday’s 21 and older wine and cheese opening. On Sunday, families are welcome to come enjoy the beautiful artwork and sample coffee and pastries. Additional information is available at www.stmatthewtn.org and at www.facebook.com/stmatthewchurchandschool.

FiftyForward hosts 11th Annual Martin Masters Event

12:39 pm | Friday, Oct 7th
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For one weekend, the FiftyForward Martin Center will be transformed into an art gallery displaying more than 500 original works of art by more than 40 local and regional professional artists. The eleventh annual Martin Masters event, a fine art sale and exhibit will be held October 14 and 15 located at 960 Heritage Way off Concord Road in Brentwood, Tennessee. Admission is free and the public is invited to attend. with plenty of parking accessibility. Parking is accessible and free of charge.

 

If you’ve never been inside FiftyForward Martin Center, here’s an opportunity to indulge your artistic side and enjoy the rustic stone and wood beauty of the center. Art enthusiasts will have the first opportunity to purchase art and meet the participating artists, including featured artist J.J. Sneed.

 

The Opening Reception, Friday October14 from 5 to 8:00pm, attendees will enjoy lively music, food and wine sponsored by Grapevine Wine & Spirits and G Catering. The fine arts show and sale continues Saturday, October 15 from 10am to 4pm.  Free admission.

 

Martin Masters Fine Arts Show and sale continues to grow as it brings very talented artists and our community together. This year’s fine art sale promises an amazing selection of original art including paintings, sculpture, pottery and hand crafted jewelry in all price ranges and styles.  The opportunity to visit with the artists makes selecting artwork a very personal and unique experience,” said Sherry Coss, Associate Director, FiftyForward Martin Center.

 

This year’s featured artist, J. J. Sneed, was born in Oklahoma and has been a self-taught artist for most of his art career.  His paintings are filled with vivid colors and simple shapes.  The end results of each painting reflects a fun whimsical style. Thanks to his fourth grade teacher who saw potential in his artistic creativity and was willing to invest in him by purchasing a beginners art kit and giving it to him.

 

Artist quote: “I love to read a good book but I would much rather be painting instead, because each painting tells a story and I get the be the author” J. J. Sneed

 

A portion of the proceeds will benefit the FiftyForward Martin Center’s annual fund, providing financial support to further expand the Martin Center’s fine arts program, as well as other services including fitness, health and wellness, volunteerism, and lifelong learning.

 

Established in 1956, FiftyForward enriches the lives of adults 50+ by providing pathways to health, well-being and lifelong learning. For more information about FiftyForward programs and services, please contact Susan Sizemore, FiftyForward Communications Director, at (615) 743-3411 or visit www.fiftyforward.org.

For more information about the Martin Masters Fine Art Show and Sale, call (615) 376-0102 or go to www.themartincentertn.org

 

Featured Guest: J. J. Sneed

Artist to include:

  • Beth Affolter
  • Frank Baggett
  • Barbara Bays
  • John Cannon
  • Lauren Dunn
  • Ginny Elder
  • John Fisher
  • Kathy Goodhart
  • Nan Gurley
  • Sharon Haas
  • Jann Harrison
  • Stephanie Helmey
  • Bitsy Hughes
  • Joan Jannaman
  • Ron Kegarise
  • Shari Lacy
  • Leslie Lindecker
  • Lisa McReynolds
  • Joanne Miller
  • Paige Morehead
  • Sherri Parrish
  • Sarah Reeves
  • Jade Reynolds
  • Lorna Sanders
  • Jacqueline Saporiti
  • Tony Scott
  • Midge Simpson
  • Dot Small
  • Beverly Basham Smith
  • Jill Smith
  • Streater Spencer
  • David Ward
  • Ron York

 Introducing:

  • Al Sherick – Pottery
  • Steve Kaczmarczyk – Sculpture
  • Paula Barnett – Hand Crafted Jewerly

 

2nd Annual Connections Art Show

2:39 pm | Monday, Aug 22nd
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The Arts Council of Williamson County and Battle Ground Academy are hosting the 2nd annual Connections Art Show. This pre-holiday show is open to 2D artists in Middle Tennessee. It is our goal to increase sales for artists by hosting an end of exhibition reception, hosting several moms night out in the exhibition space and being open to the public during homecoming week at the school. Additionally, a Best in Show prize will be awarded. Click here to learn more.

Kids’ CreARTivity Crawl – During Franklin Art Scene

5:30 pm | Friday, May 6th
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Franklin, TN – Kids Events

Williamson County Parks and Recreation (WCPR) is pleased to announce the Kids’ CreArtivity Crawl on Friday, May 6 during the Franklin Art Scene. Kids ages 4 and older can have fun in special art classes at the Franklin Recreation Complex, 1120 Hillsboro Rd. while their parents attend the monthly Art Scene event in downtown Franklin.

For the younger set, ages 4 to 7, Shelly Egly will present ‘Creepy Crawly Art’ where kids get messy making their own insect inspired creepy crawly masterpieces using paint and model magic. Creepy Crawly Art is 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. The class fee is $30 per child, plus a $5 supply fee payable to the instructor. Please bring a peanut free snack to class. All registration is on-line at www.wcparksandrec.com (code #7242).

Older kids, ages 8+, will have a ‘Kids’ Scrawl’ with instructor Amy Stielstra. The evening includes art games and cartooning with markers, drawing animals, aliens and animation characters. Then, to complete their art portfolio, students will create a painting using oil pastels, watercolors or tempera paints. The class is from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., and the fee is $30 per child, with a $5 supply fee payable to the instructor. Kids should wear old clothes and bring a peanut free snack. All registration is on-line at www.wcparksandrec.com (code #7241).

For more information about the free monthly Franklin Art Scene, go to www.downtownfranklin.com.

Williamson County Parks and Recreation is a public organization, here to benefit the community. Anyone may register for and participate in the department’s programs, teams, classes and events. For program registration, pass purchasing or additional information, visit www.wcparksandrec.com. You may also receive department information by “liking” Williamson County

Free Family Festival Day – Nashville

1:00 pm | Sunday, Apr 24th
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Family Festival Day in Nashville, TN

A Day of Exploration and Discovery! Bring your family and friends for a day filled with creativity, art-making, live music, and exciting performances. Family Festival Day will celebrate the cultural and historical aspects of our exhibition Treasures from the House of Alba: 500 Years of Art and Collecting. Family Festival Day programs are free, appropriate for all ages, and offered on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last.

Please visit Free Family Festival Day for moe information.

Brentwood Academy to present ‘The Art Show’

8:16 pm | Friday, Nov 20th
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Herald Reports

Sixty-five local and regional artists will show and sell their art work at the 20th annual Art Show at Brentwood Academy.

The show will run from Friday, Dec. 4 through Sunday, Dec. 6.

The three-day event has become a well-known and eagerly anticipated opportunity to view and purchase original works of art in a wide variety of styles, subject matter and price points. This year’s featured artist is Birmingham, Ala. resident, David Nichols, whose featured piece is entitled “Tennessee Time.”

The Art Show at BA provides a convenient, hassle-free opportunity to find beautiful art for the home or office, as well as memorable gifts for Christmas, for college graduates and newlyweds. The show is open to the public with free admission, free parking, and 30-percent of each sale is tax deductible.

Show hours are Friday from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Photo – Chairs of the Art Show at BA are Jennifer Conder and Elizabeth Franklin, who are pictured with featured artist David Nichols and the featured painting of the show.

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