Topic: Hodgepodge

APSU’s Downtown Art Gallery opening was the highlight of November’s Art Walk

By Bill Larson | November 7, 2009 |

The Austin Peay State University Department of Art working together with the Center of Excellence for the Creative Arts (CECA) opened a new art gallery in the heart of historic Downtown Clarksville Thursday evening during the Monthly First Thursday Art Walk.

The new facility provides a much needed exhibition space for APSU faculty and alumni in what has rapidly become the focal point of the Arts community in our town. “It’s a way to help our alumni who are out there trying to build their careers,” said Gregg Schlanger, APSU professor of Art. “It gives them a line on their resume and allows us to brag about our program.”

Critiquing the art

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Businesses in Historic Downtown Clarksville to hold Holiday open house

November 6, 2009 |

The owners of the shops and restaurants in Historic Downtown Clarksville invite you to enjoy a day of leisurely shopping and dining during our Third Annual Holiday Open House event.  On Saturday, November 7^th the shops will open their doors and share gift, decorating and fashion ideas for the holidays.  Some of the participating businesses are:

• ARTifacts, An Art & Antique Emporium
• Hodgepodge, where you gather your home
• Rogate’s Boutique
• Ingredients, for the gourmet in you

All of these businesses are locally owned and offer shoppers the most unique inventories and fare available. «Read the rest of this article»

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First Thursday Art Walk on August 6th

August 4, 2009 |

You’re invited to join the merchants of Historic Downtown Clarksville for the monthly Art Walk, which will be held this month on August 6th from 5 – 8 p.m. Paige King from Hodgepodge sent us this information about August’s artistic extravaganza.

Visions Metaphysical Boutique will host Deborah Raleigh-Chandler, oils–impressionistic, still life; Afton Chandler, acrylics–modern, impressionistic; Amanda Harrison, acrylics–modern, impressionistic (some new pieces); Linda Cain, handcrafted sterling silver & gemstone jewelry (some new pieces).

Art created by last month's Art Walkers

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First Thursday Art Walk on July 2nd

June 30, 2009 |

You’re invited to join the merchants of Historic Downtown Clarksville for The monthly Art Walk, on July 2nd from 5 – 8 p.m. Paige King from Hodgepodge sent us this information about July’s artistic extravaganza.

Visions Metaphysical Boutique will host Deborah Raleigh-Chandler, oils–impressionistic, still life; Afton Chandler, acrylics–modern, impressionistic; Amanda Harrison, acrylics–modern, impressionistic (some new pieces); Linda Cain, handcrafted sterling silver & gemstone jewelry (some new pieces).

The Roxy Regional Theatre–Clarksville’s Center for Arts and Education, will host the work of Beverly Parker Riggins in the Peg Harvill Gallery. The subject matter includes architecture from historic downtown Clarksville. They are large digital prints from manipulated polaroid transfer images. For the performing arts, enjoy Disney’s Mulan, Jr. playing at 6pm and tickets for the hit musical RENT will be on sale in the lobby. «Read the rest of this article»

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Taking a walk downtown at June’s First Thursday Art Walk

By Bill Larson | June 5, 2009 |

The First Thursday Art Walk was held on June 4th. Downtown businesses features work created by local artists and offer wine and other tempting treats for the Art Walkers.

Paige King’s Hodgepodge featured the ethereal art by Susan Tomi Cheek. Her pictures, many of them made by using a double exposure, held a haunting sense of the otherworld. One particular picture evoked the image of the tunnel and light that many people claim they see during near death experiences with the soul caught half way between life and death.  Susan has a different perspective on the world, and that allows her to capture images that other artists would find hard to duplicate.

Susan is the official photographer for  the Center of Excellence for the Creative Arts (CECA) events. It was also my distinct pleasure to meet one of her daughters, Cherish.

Susan Tomi Cheek and some of her ethereal art

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First Thursday Art walk tonight

June 4, 2009 |

You’re invited to join the merchants of Historic Downtown Clarksville for The monthly Art Walk, tonight from 5 – 8 p.m. Hodgepodge will be featuring the photography of Susan Tomi Cheek, she will be at Hodgepodge during the Art Walk.

You should also visit the Roxy’s Peg Harvill Gallery and view the paintings of Betty Liles.  Enjoy wine tasting via the generosity of Horace Heggie from Pal’s Package Store, and stay for the 6pm performance of CINDERELLA Jr. The show runs approximately an hour, so you will still have time to visit the other galleries and businesses participating in the Art Walk.

The Downtown Artist Co-op is holding a reception tonight from 5p.m. till 7p.m. for the “Serendipity” Works by Gail Meyer show which is running from June 4th. – June 27th.

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First Thursday Art Walk & Wine

May 7, 2009 |

You’re invited to join the merchants of Historic Downtown Clarksville for The monthly Art Walk, tonight from 5 – 8 PM

“Natural Selections“, a show of recent artwork by Brad Reagan and Rachel Hall Kirk, opens this Thursday at the Downtown Artists Co-op on Franklin Street.

Brad Reagan:
“My paintings and sculpture explore a layering of multiple visual languages ranging from rusted metal to googley-eyes, and motifs ranging from floral wall-paper to masks. Through these eclectic mixtures, I want to use these cultural influences to build and invent an aesthetic that speaks to my experience growing up in the south while addressing themes such as the domestic space as well as psychological and biological desire.” «Read the rest of this article»

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How Do They Do That? The Extravaganza!

May 4, 2009 |

On May 30th from 9 a.m. – 8 p.m., Hodgepodge, Where You Gather Your Home, and ARTifacts (an Arts and Antiques Emporium), will host an extravaganza of crafting in Historic Downtown Clarksville.

This is no ordinary crafting class-this is a festival that will fuel your appetite for creative expression.  Hodgepodge and ARTifacts are bringing you some of the area’s most inspiring instructors, and they are going to share their talent with you.  The day will be filled with glitter, ephemera, wire cutters, and glue.  These classes will teach you things you can take home and then use for your own hobbies, gift making, and even money making ventures.  You will learn the art of jewelry making, collage, and so much more.

The “Extravaganza!” will be held at 124 Strawberry Alley.  There will be 16 classes, offered in four, 2-hour sessions, to choose from throughout the day.  Pre-registration is required, so visit our website for more information and registration.  www.hodgepodge-home.com

Tell your husband he is on kid patrol or line-up a sitter-this is an event you will not want to miss!  Grab your girlfriends and join us in Historic Downtown Clarksville for the first ever, “How Do They Do That?  Extravaganza!

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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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Art Walk to showcase diverse artists

February 3, 2009 |

Downtown Clarksville’s Art Walk  will be held on Thursday, February 5th from 5 – 8 p.m.

Hodgepodge will host its first mother/daughter team of artists:  Sophia Eisenbart, a 16 year-old high school student, has been drawing and painting for five years. Her art is influenced by Dan Hiller. Elizabeth Valdez is a self taught contemporary painter who loves to try different mediums,including photography. She is originally from the Caribbean, but has lived here over 20 years.  Her art reflects some of her experience and travels around the county. «Read the rest of this article»

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