UCAA NEWSLETTER May 2008

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

Have you heard about www.etsy.com?  This is a web site that you can buy and sell “hand made” arts and crafts. 

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

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.  This event is open to anyone inside and outside the Upper Cumberland Counties of Tennessee.

Stella Luna Art Gallery..... 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

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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

"Mountain Chair-ubs"

Painted Furniture Auction & “The Taste of Crossville”
Functional Art & Yummy Treats!

Door prize - A week at a timeshare!

 Friday, May 16th, 2008, 6-9pm

Community Complex in Crossville

Tickets $15

Kids under 10 free!

Kid's room with kid -friendly munchies & a fun art project!

Tickets available at the Artist Corner or Express Lunch or send check to Crossville Arts Council, 99 Municipal Avenue, Crossville, TN 38555.  Limited availability.

Benefits Crossville Arts Council's Arts in Education programs & Depot Days music.

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 exhibits. 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)