Topic: art

Three keys to improving the literacy of Tennessee children

By Sue Freeman Culverhouse | August 10, 2009 |

The absolute essential for success in school and in life is the ability to read. Literacy is no longer a luxury; it’s a necessity.

In Tennessee, currently one-fifth (twenty per cent) of adults do not have a high school diploma. I suspect that many of these people also have difficulty reading, whether from a learning disability or from not being able to attend school on a regular basis.

How can we prevent this problem? I think the following three changes could make a huge difference in the lives of our children and their success rate. «Read the rest of this article»

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Local woman starring in production at the Amun Ra Theatre in Nashville

May 28, 2009 |

The New Revisionist Uncle Tom’s Cabin

I Ain't Yo' Uncle! Cast Members

Taking the lead in bringing cutting edge, big city style drama to a black box environment, the stage at the Amun Ra Theatre will take on a whole new persona with its third play, the Nashville Premiere of “I Ain’t Yo’ Uncle: The New Jack Revisionist Uncle Tom’s Cabin”. The show runs from June 12th through the 28th.

The play takes Harriet Beecher Stowe’s abolitionist novel, Uncle Tom’s Cabin, and spins it on its ear. Old stereotypes get to meet their creator, as Uncle Tom, Topsy and Eliza put Harriet Beecher Stowe on trial for not only perpetuating negative stereotypes but also for failing to “get their story right”. «Read the rest of this article»

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Artist’s series continues at Burt -Cobb center

March 30, 2009 |

Local artist and retired Art teacher Lynne Waters Griffey is instructing a Watercolors class Tuesday, April 7th at the Burt-Cobb Community Center from 11a.m.-12:30p.m. The class is scheduled for seniors ages 50 and up, but all ages are welcome to join and learn the art of watercolor painting. A class fee of $30 is required along with an activity fee of $10.

Students will leave the class with a vast knowledge of watercolor painting, as well as, his or her own artwork. Watercolor classes continue at on April 14th and 21st. Pre-registration is required and can be done by calling the center at 552-1263. Be sure to sure to sign up right away as the class is limited to 10 students.

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April Art Walk blends art, antiques, and woodworking

March 30, 2009 |

The Downtown Artist’s Co-Operative will host their monthly Art Walk and the 2009 Open Exhibition on April 2 from 5-8 p.m.  in historic downtown Clarksville.

The US Bank and the APSU Department of Art will be hosting the 2009 Open Exhibition for all artists from Montgomery County and surrounding areas.  The reception will be at the DAC Gallery from 5-8 p.m. on April 2nd in conjunction with the First Thursday Artwalk.

The Open Exhibition is an opportunity for all artists over 18 years of age to exhibit and sell their work and help raise money for college art scholarships.  To date thirteen art majors at APSU have received the US Bank Scholarship.  We would like to thank you for your support and encourage your participation in the 2009 Exhibition. «Read the rest of this article»

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“Water” – A new Gregg Schlanger installation

March 26, 2009 |

Water. Seventy percent of the Earth’s surface is covered with it. But in spite of the 326 million cubic miles of water on Earth, many people do not have access to fresh, clean water.

The basic water requirement (BWR) describes the amount of water a person needs per day for domestic purposes: water for drinking, human hygiene, sanitation services and food preparation. The minimum recommended BWR per person is 50 liters—or a little more than 13 gallons. Unfortunately 20 percent of the world’s population only has around 5 liters—or a little more than 1 gallon—each day. More than 1 billion people do not have access to clean drinking water. «Read the rest of this article»

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Math and art in education

February 22, 2009 |

I cannot remember a time when people were not decrying the state of mathematics education in America. Or a time when there weren’t occasional stories in the newspaper or on television about how American kids are falling behind their peers in Japan, Europe, and recently China in math education.

I cannot remember a time when school districts across the nation were not cutting back on their arts curricula, because shrinking school budgets and increasing focus on standardized testing were forcing them to focus only on “core subjects.”

Lately I have been thinking that these phenomena are related by more than just money and America’s bizarre lack of focus on school funding. With the stimulus bill now signed into law and the mathematics education in America promising to bring our schools into the twenty-first century, this has been on my mind lately. «Read the rest of this article»

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“Small packages” make perfect gifts

By Christine Anne Piesyk | December 9, 2008 |

“Small Packages” — a showcase of affordable art perfect for holiday gift giving — is on display at Silke’s Old World Breads, Bakery, and Cafe 1214A College Street in downtown Clarksville. These “small packages” will be highlighted during a holiday reception and “Evening with the Artists” to be held on Saturday, December 13, from 7-8:30 p.m. when the public is invited to enter Silke’s cafe and gallery, enjoy the holiday reception, sample the many delectable treats from the kitchens and peruse the gallery for the perfect gift for that someone special in your life.

A sneak preview included a sampling of small paintings, unique pottery, and other craft items retailing for $100 or less. Many lovely items were priced at significantly less.

The charm of Silke’s is the mix of great sandwiches, unique pizzas, amazing desserts with a sampling of art and photography by multiple talents in the greater Clarksville Area. Approximately six times a year, Silke hosts an art open house showcasing local artisans and artists. The Christmas event comes with a twist: the “small packages” designed to be given as gifts.

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