UCAA NEWSLETTER March 2008
Summary of Newsletter April Events
April 19 and 20, Gourd Show at R.R. Kuntry Pumpkin Center 46901 SR 30 Pikeville, TN 37367
April 25, 2008, at 1:00 pm, UCAA and Cookeville Public Library will sponsor Jeri Landers, from Rutledge, Tennessee,
April 5th from 10:00 a.m. to
8:00 p.m
The historic riverboat town of Granville, TN will celebrate the grand opening of
Suttons General Store.
April 12, 10 Central Daylight Time, Community Complex, Crossville TN, Cumberland Artisans for Creative Expression invites you to experience Cumberland County's tribute to student cultural arts.
Now is the time for artisans to sign up for a space at UCAA’s Fresh Air Arts Festival see details at www.uppercumberlandartsalliance.com
Be sure to mark your calendar for Friday April 25, 2008, at 1:00 pm. UCAA and Cookeville UCAA and Putnam County Public Library are sponsoring Jeri Landers, from Rutledge, Tennessee, in a book-signing and a talk about how her career as an artist is now an Artist and Author/Illustrator. Her new book is “The Journey of Bushky Bushybottom”. This is her second book and we will be among the first to hear this new book. Her first book “Hopalong Jack and the Blue Bunnies” won several awards. Look at Jerri’s web sites www.jerilanders.com and www.hopalonggreetings.com
Gourd show and fun day
Maxine Osburn is taking charge of another 2008 Gourd Show “Home Grown and Hand Made"
April 19 and 20 at R.R. Kuntry Pumpkin Center
46901 SR 30 Pikeville, TN 37367
There will be plenty to see and plenty to do
Classes will be offered to expand your knowledge about
decorating gourds.
For more information contact:
Maxine Osburn 931-403-3380 or pigroast@twlakes.net
Lisa Roberson 423-304-5637 or Lisarobrson1@netzero.com
Terry Cline 423-837-6664
UCAA’s 2nd annual Gourd Gala is slated for August 2008...Maxine Osborn is the chairperson for this event. Any questions or comments can be directed to Maxine at pigroast@twlakes.net.
Cumberland Artisans for Creative Expression invites you . . .
You are invited to experience Cumberland County's tribute to student cultural arts on Saturday, April 12, 10 - 3 Central Daylight Time, Community Complex, Crossville TN. This is sponsored and managed by CACE – Cumberland Artisans for Creative Expression, the perimeter of the exhibit building will be filled with hundreds of 2-D and 3-D art in school booths. Throughout the day school bands and music students will perform. At least 15 guilds and organizations will provide hands-on experiences for students (K-12) in medium of spinning, weaving, rug hooking, caning, bobbin lace making, Swiss embroidery, dulcimer playing, creative writing, quilting, painting, origami, and pottery. No fees are charged. Come see how one county's cultural organization is encouraging the arts for students in their community. Personal contact: Sharron Eckert, 931-277-5425. Check the CACE website: www.cumberlandart.com
Stella Luna Gallery is looking for artists!
Stella Luna Art Gallery has re-opened for the new year..... Regular business hours are Wed- Sat. 10:30- 5:30
Louis is looking for new artists work to be represented in the Stella Luna Art Gallery. Contact him at 615-597-6476
Another way to advertise
The Upper Cumberland Regional Airport is installing a tourist information center and needs area brochures. Miss Jody Sliger is heading up this effort. If you're interested, please send 100 brochures to the address below:
Jody Sliger
281 Sliger Road
Sparta, TN 38583
UCAA and Cumberland Art Society (CAS) are working together to have the First Annual Fresh Air Arts Festival. The FAAF is an outdoor event to be held yearly in different counties of the Upper Cumberland. This year, the festival is being held in Granville (Jackson County) at the Veterans Park. The Press Release “call for artists” is attached and time is nearing to take a count. If you think you would like to participate call 931-864-7817 or e-mail houseboat@twlakes.net or mrtncreek@yahoo.com
Jackson County features the “Poke Sallet Festival”
Pappy's Picket Fence would like to extend an invitation to all artists to participate at the annual Poke Sallet Festival in Gainesboro. This festival is Thursday – Saturday on Mother's Day weekend in May. Fresh air table space is available. Plan to set up and demonstrate your art at this popular event. Reasonably priced tables and chairs are available for rent. If interested please email blueheron05@twlakes.net or call the store 931/268-6820
3rd Annual Jammin at Hippie Jack's Americana Music Festival
Memorial Day weekend May 23, 24, 25
Original singer/songwriters in Americana, Bluegrass, Blues and Folk music
Single Day and camping passes available
To order tickets and for information visit www.jamminathippiejacks.com or call 931-445-2072
More Activities for the fall - - -start planning
Cumberland Artisans for Creative Expression (CACE)
Says to add this festival to your calendar!
Artisans are invited to apply for participation in Fine Arts - Fine Crafts Fall Artisan Festival to be held on Saturday, September 27, 2008 at the Community Complex in Crossville TN. It will be held inside the exhibit buildings, art pieces and display spaces are protected from possible weather concerns. Formerly this event was for Cumberland County artisans only, this year the festival is open to regional artisans. This festival is juried. A Silent Auction of art pieces and donations from businesses is held in conjunction with the festival. Guidelines and application form is available via the CACE website: www.cumberlandart.com. Personal contact is Wilma Emling at 931-456-7954, Betty Zarnitz at 931-456-6946, or Sharron Eckert at 931-277-5425. Application deadline is mid-June.
6th Annual Jack Stoddart Photography & Craft Gallery Open House
November 21, 22, 23 10AM-8PM Daily
Works in Photography, Clay, Sculpture, Glass, Natural Materials, Jewelry and Metal from national artists. Indoor and outdoor exhibit.
For information and directions www.jackstoddart.com or call 931-445-2072
Be sure to visit the NEW website at: www.uppercumberlandartsalliance.com
UCAA can be contacted via e-mail at uppercumberlandartalliance@yahoo.com
Or phone 931-265-0338. (Please note the difference in our e-mail address and website address- - there is no (s) in the word art in our e-mail address but there is an (s) in the word arts in our website address)