| February 14 - 20, 2022 Newsletter
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Austin Peay professors participate in Fort Defiance Black History Month event
Clarksville Parks & Recreation hosted a Black History Month event Saturday, Feb. 12, at Fort Defiance Civil War Park and Interpretive Center, and two Austin Peay State University professors lent their expertise.
This free, educational event featured the presentation “Your Story and Lives Won’t Die Twice” from the following guests of the Mt. Olive Cemetery Historical Preservation Society (MOCHPS) and Austin Peay:
Delton Wells, U.S. Army soldier and member of MOCHPS - How Black History Month started and why it exists
Nick Nicholson, president of MOCHPS - History of Mt. Olive Cemetery
Phyllis Smith, Historian of MOCHPS - Select civilian and USCT biographies from Mt. Olive Cemetery
Mike Taliento, director of grounds and preservation of MOCHPS - Why and how we preserve Mt. Olive Cemetery, both the grounds/facilities and the memories of the people
Eboné Amos, assistant professor of African American Studies at APSU and her dance student - Dance Interpretation: Lewis Douglass’ Letter to his Dear Amelia
Tyler Nolting, director of Education and Engagement of MOCHPS and assistant professor of public health at APSU - Musical reflection- “You Won’t Die Twice (A Salute to the U.S. Colored Troops)”
Larry Wells, board member of MOCHPS - Motivational send-off
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CSA Spring Classes are now open for registration...and they are filling up fast!
Art for Children (2 sections)
Art for Teens
Ceramics II
Drawing
Mixed Media Painting
Ballet
Dance Combo: Ballet, Tap, & Jazz
Contemporary Dance
Jazz Dance
Hip Hop (ages 16+)
Creative Movement
Creative Writing Basics
We've also added a few new classes to our amazing line-up.
Hip Hop Class
Ages 8-15yrs
Cost: $45 - for all six classes
Day of Week: Mondays
Spring 2022: March 21 – April 25 (6 weeks)
Times: 6:15-7:45pm
Location: Memorial Health Building Studio B
Instructor: Dr. Ayo Walker
Beginning Acrylic Painting Class
Ages: 15 through Adult
Cost: $130 (Supplies to keep)
Wednesdays, March 23 - April 27, 2022
Times: 6:30-8:00pm
Location: Art + Design Building, Room 102
Instructor: Astyr Minic
In this class you will learn about value relationships, how to mix colors, and how to paint forms. We will discuss value composition, light and shadow, choosing a subject, the stages of making a painting, local color, and reflected light. You will leave with a better understanding of color, form, and more than one finished painting. We will use acrylic paint and supplies will be provided. No prior knowledge is necessary, all levels welcome.
Supplies to keep:
Winsor & Newton Galeria Flow Acrylics
Painting Knife
Royal Brush Set
Artists Tape
Hand-Held Scraper
Youth Pet Portrait Class
Ages: 8-16yrs
Cost: $75 (includes materials)
March 24 – April 28, 2022 (6weeks)
Day of the Week: Thursdays
Times: 5:30 – 6:30pm
Location: Art + Design Building, Room 102
Instructor: Jessica Fife
Class Max: 12 Students
Students will create an animal portrait with color, texture, expressiveness, light and shadow. Students will learn how to create an array of colors from a limited palette. They will learn how each brush functions to create a different effect in a painting. Color theory, compositional structure, figure/ground relationships, texture, and structural accuracy will all be emphasized extensively. There will be demonstrations and one-on-one time with each student in each class, to help further the painting process. By the conclusion of the class, students will have built their knowledge of core painting techniques.
Supplies to Keep:
Liquitex Paint Set
Liquitex Brush Set
Palette
To learn more and register, visit apsu.edu/csa/classes
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|  | Beginning Acrylic Painting
Instructor: Astyr Minic
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Instructor: Jessica Fife
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Art + Design welcomed public sculptor Jean Shin to CECA Visiting Artist Speaker SeriesThe Department of Art + Design, with support from The Center of Excellence for the Creative Arts, hosted award-winning public sculptor and installation artist, Jean Shin, continuing 2021-22 CECA Visiting Artist Speaker Series season.
“I love Jean Shin’s work,” said Michael Dickins, chair of the Visiting Artist Speaker Committee. “Known for her large-scale installations and public sculptures, Shin transforms accumulations of discarded objects into powerful monuments that interrogate our complex relationship between material consumption, collective identity and community engagement.”
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Reading and Signing with Christopher Gonzalez Thursday, February 17 7PM, Art+Design Rm120
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