Tag Archives: Art

Upper Cumberland high school students are invited to showcase their artwork through the 46th Reba Bacon Memorial High School Art Competition. Gallery Coordinator Susan Van Aalten said any Upper Cumberland high schooler is eligible to enter their work for the March 3 contest. She said this is a great opportunity for young artists to get exposure at an accredited gallery. ... Read More »

Jackson set to cut the ribbon for a brand-new mural in downtown Gainesboro Saturday morning at 10:30. Chamber of Commerce Director Hope Vargas said that the chamber worked with Belmont University on the design. She said that they wanted to highlight the Chevrolet building because it is an interesting part of Gainesboro’s history. “The Gainesboro Chevrolet museum is actually the ... Read More »

Fentress County will apply for a Tennessee Arts Grant to place a mural in downtown Jamestown. County Executive Jimmy Johnson said that the mural on East Central Avenue would showcase local scenery and the beauty of Fentress County. “As you come into the square there in Jamestown off of Highway 52 heading west there’s a home ship building there and ... Read More »

Leadership Putnam is teaming up with the Cookeville Regional Charitable Foundation for an Upper Cumberland Community Art Contest. Leadership Putnam is a group of community leaders that try to actively participate in the community through various service projects. Director of Invasive Cardiovascular Services and Leadership Putnam Group Leader Mitchell Stonecipher said that they wanted to do a project that will ... Read More »

Tennessee Tech will host its Bacchanal 2021 as a virtual auction for the first time. Program Manager Gail Gentry said that the auction conducted by Amonett Eagle Auction and Realty services boasts 57 donations from local, regional, and national artists. She said that the auction began more than 25 years ago as a way to provide scholarship funding for Tech’s ... Read More »

A Tennessee Tech student has started a magazine for LGBTQ teens and young adults in the Upper Cumberland. CEO of “Girls, Gays, and Theys” Magazine Lane Mochow said that he wanted to create a magazine of more substance than typical teen magazines. He said that he also wanted it to be an outlet for LGBTQ youths to feel a sense ... Read More »

An art exhibit highlighting the beauty and community of Livingston. That’s what artist and Cookeville High School teacher Mitchell White’s “Our Town” exhibit at Bishop Studios is all about. White said that when he originally began work on the pieces five years ago, he sought inspiration from old black-and-white photos, but that the pandemic changed his perspective. “And the light ... Read More »

The Putnam County Library wants to make sure its keeping up with trends among teens. Adult Services Coordinator Matt Knieling said so far the survey results show the library is inline with sought out programs like robotics and gaming. Knieling said that with so many options in life for teens to fill their free time, getting them in the door ... Read More »

Cookeville business The Munkey Wrench Gallery and Shop is opening the doors of its new, West Side home on Friday. Owner Bruce Heard said the new location will feature a new aspect in addition to his artistic and antique items: coffee, desserts, and craft beverages. Heard said that he wanted to create a place in his business for people to ... Read More »

Jackson County saw the completion of its first mural in downtown Gainesboro. Mural artist Manny Fuentes said the partnership came about with Jordan Hunter of the Jackson County Chamber of Commerce. Fuentes said that after talking to Hunter about features in Jackson County, he wanted to create something for the community that would last. “To do something the community will ... Read More »