Meeting Information:Please join us at our next member meeting! These are typically held on the third Thursday of every month from 6:30 to 8 pm.
Our meetings are designed to provide professional development opportunities for our members, along with opportunities to network and build community around creative process. Our meet-ups are free and open to the public. Check be below schedule for additional details and contact us if you have any questions! |
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October Member Meet-up:
Potluck Dinner and Surplus Supplies Swap!
Thursday, October 17, 6:30-8pm
The Clay Lady’s Campus, 1416 Lebanon Pike, Nashville, 37210
In the Co-Op building (front right when you enter the campus)
For our October Meet-Up, we'll be hosting a potluck dinner and an opportunity to swap your extra studio tools/materials with other TN Craft members! Enjoy some shop talk over food with fellow makers, and leave with some supplies and ideas to fuel your next project. Board members will also be present to listen to your thoughts and feedback about what you'd like to see Tennessee Craft plan for 2020.
While we encourage you to bring some things to swap and food to share, feel free to attend even if you can only bring yourself, and enjoy the camaraderie of fellow makers!
Potluck Dinner and Surplus Supplies Swap!
Thursday, October 17, 6:30-8pm
The Clay Lady’s Campus, 1416 Lebanon Pike, Nashville, 37210
In the Co-Op building (front right when you enter the campus)
For our October Meet-Up, we'll be hosting a potluck dinner and an opportunity to swap your extra studio tools/materials with other TN Craft members! Enjoy some shop talk over food with fellow makers, and leave with some supplies and ideas to fuel your next project. Board members will also be present to listen to your thoughts and feedback about what you'd like to see Tennessee Craft plan for 2020.
While we encourage you to bring some things to swap and food to share, feel free to attend even if you can only bring yourself, and enjoy the camaraderie of fellow makers!
Past Meetings:
September 19th, 2019: A Discussion About Grants With Krishna Adams From the Tennessee Arts Commission
A discussion of the grants The Tennessee Arts Commission offers and tips about the application process.
August 16th, 2019: Member Meet-up at the Art of Craft Exhibit
A celebration of the member exhibit at the Centennial Art Center.
June 20, 2019: Discussion Panel about Artist / Gallery Relationships
Featuring the Copper Fox Gallery and Jenn Cole (curator and artist).
March 21, 2019: Tour of Watkins College of Art, Design, and Film
Field Trip to Watkins College of Art, Design and Film with a tour led by the Community Education Program.
February 21, 2019: Artwork Show and Tell with a Discussion about Social Media
Bring your favorite work in progress or finished piece of art to share at our next chapter meeting! After our show and tell, Rachel Calar (TN Craft-Midstate Communications Committee board member) will lead a discussion on social media as a tool for your art practice. She will also present a few successful social media campaigns as examples. Interested members can volunteer to have their artwork photographed for our new “Members Spotlight” campaign on our TN Craft-Midstate social media accounts. Refreshments will be served.
January 17th, 2018: So you got in! Now what? - with a panel of experienced artists and show organizers:
November 15, 2018: The Application Process - with a panel of jurors and show organizers:
October 18, 2018: How to Document Your Work
September 20, 2018: An Introduction to Craft Fairs
September 19th, 2019: A Discussion About Grants With Krishna Adams From the Tennessee Arts Commission
A discussion of the grants The Tennessee Arts Commission offers and tips about the application process.
August 16th, 2019: Member Meet-up at the Art of Craft Exhibit
A celebration of the member exhibit at the Centennial Art Center.
June 20, 2019: Discussion Panel about Artist / Gallery Relationships
Featuring the Copper Fox Gallery and Jenn Cole (curator and artist).
March 21, 2019: Tour of Watkins College of Art, Design, and Film
Field Trip to Watkins College of Art, Design and Film with a tour led by the Community Education Program.
February 21, 2019: Artwork Show and Tell with a Discussion about Social Media
Bring your favorite work in progress or finished piece of art to share at our next chapter meeting! After our show and tell, Rachel Calar (TN Craft-Midstate Communications Committee board member) will lead a discussion on social media as a tool for your art practice. She will also present a few successful social media campaigns as examples. Interested members can volunteer to have their artwork photographed for our new “Members Spotlight” campaign on our TN Craft-Midstate social media accounts. Refreshments will be served.
January 17th, 2018: So you got in! Now what? - with a panel of experienced artists and show organizers:
- Oliver and Nathalie Boutaud (leather)
- Vickie Vipperman (textiles)
- Audry Deal-McEver (pottery)
November 15, 2018: The Application Process - with a panel of jurors and show organizers:
- Craig Nutt - Wood worker who has served as a TN Craft Fair juror many times - www.craignutt.com
info@craignutt.com - Kim Waag - Representing the TN Craft Fair, Kim has been the Membership Manager for Tennessee Craft for the past two years. She will soon transition to the role of Program Director, replacing Hannah Cofer.
- Teri Alea - Executive Directory, Tennessee Craft. Teri will represent the TN Craft Fair.
October 18, 2018: How to Document Your Work
- John Lucas - A retired professional photographer with many years of experience shooting the work of TN Craft members, in addition to working with TN Tech. University
September 20, 2018: An Introduction to Craft Fairs
- Teresa Hays (Textiles) - http://www.teresahaystextilestudio.com/teresahaystextilestudio/Welcome.html
- Susan Thornton (Jewelry) - https://www.thorntonmetals.com/
- Tim Weber (Pottery) - https://www.facebook.com/timothy.weber.92