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about artclectic

artclectic provides a unique arts forum for University School of Nashville and the community by showcasing a diverse selection of quality art.

This weekend show and sale has netted over $350,000 for USN and its programs since its debut as an annual event in 1997, thanks in great measure to each year’s dedicated cadre of all-volunteer committee members and supporters. In addition to its primary fundraising mission, the show gives rise to valuable arts education opportunities for USN’s students and the Nashville community, including artist demonstrations, class show tours, and discussions with the artists (see “Education Day”).

2002 was a transition year. Professional lighting, giant hanging panels, and dramatic music truly transformed the Tigers’ gym into a world-class art gallery. artclectic 2006 marks the 10th anniversary. Thirty “favorite” artists from the past join a group of artists selected by a distinguished group of art professionals.

Over 100 artists submitted samples of their work, and their variety and their level of accomplishment were extraordinary. The jury panel consisted of David Heustess, Nicole Pietrantoni, and Nancy Saturn. Heustess is a Nashville artist who works in clay and textiles. Currently, he directs and teaches at the Sarratt Art Studios at Vanderbilt University. David has been teaching for over 10 years since earning a BFA degree from the Appalachian Center for Crafts. Saturn is owner of American Artisan, recognized by Niche Magazine as one of the top ten Galleries of Contemporary Crafts in the United States. She also founded the American Artisan Festival, now in its thirty-seventh year. In April, Nancy was re-appointed to a four-year term and will retain her current position as chair of the Metro Arts Commission. Pietrantoni is the director of the Visual Arts, Crafts, and Media Program at the Tennessee Arts Commission and the curator of the Tennessee Arts Commission Gallery. She is an art critic for artclectic sponsor Nashville Scene and Vice-President of the board for the Southern Graphics Council, the largest printmaking organization in North America.

Artists interested in receiving a Call for Entry for artclectic 2007 and for more information please contact us via email at artclectic@usn.org.


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