Art
Art Store Cafe
View and purchase works on display at a new gallery begun by Art 'Round Tennessee. 510 W. Main St., Algood. (931) 520-4253
CO-OperArt Gallery
Located inside Depot Outlets, enjoy this display of contemporary exhibits where artists are free to convey their direct emotions without being subject to censorship. 13 N. Cedar Ave., Cookeville. (931) 260-3658
Cumberland Art Society
Located at the rear of the Cookeville Senior Citizens building on Walnut Ave., in Cookeville, the facility boasts its own gallery that hosts 11 different exhibits year-round in various media by area artists. The society also sponsors public art workshops covering watercolor, drawing, craft making and other areas. Directions: I-40, N. on 136 (Jefferson Ave.) approx. 1.5 mi. Left on Jackson. Rt. on Walnut. Ave.
www.cumberlandartsociety.com
Joan Derryberry Gallery
Joan Derryberry Gallery is housed on the first floor of Tennessee Tech's Roaden University Center, the gallery features exhibits in all media throughout the year. Hours of operation are from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. For more information, call 931-372-3123.
Magical Muse Gallery
View a wide range of artwork in a variety of media including contemporary paintings, sculptures of metal, wood and clay, pottery, photography, digiographs, glass works, wearable art and furniture. 123 W. Broad St., Cookeville. (931) 349-2487
Silver Maple Gallery
Home to internationally renowned wood artist Brad Sells. Open by appointment. 4 E. Ferguson Ave., Cookeville (931) 372-8818
Spicer & Co.
Owned and operated by Appalachian Center of Craft graduates, featuring original, custom-made jewelry, watch repair, jewelry repair, and custom-made jewelry, appraisals.
Stella Luna Gallery
Feast your eyes on a distinctive collection of American fine art and craft including clay work, painting, sculpture, jewelry, glass, wood and photography. 412 College St., Smithville. (931) 615-597-4004
The Art Gallery
Located inside the Art & Frame Outlet, featuring local watercolor artists as well as exhibits in varied media. 1227 N. Washington Ave., Cookeville (931) 526-6141
The Appalachian Center for Craft
The Gallery is one of the finest and most diverse sales galleries in the Southeast and features traditional and contemporary fine craft by faculty, resident artists, advanced students and more than 100 regional craft artists. In this 550-acre facility overlooking Center Hill Lake, visitors will find hand-blown glass, pottery, ceramic, fabrics, iron and metal pieces, hand-crafted wooden items, and many more treasures. You can also take a workshop and learn how to make your own masterpiece. The center is administered by Tennessee Tech University. For more information, call 931-372-3051 or visit www.tntech.edu/craftcenter.
Directions: Take exit 273 off of I-40 and follow the signs.
At the Appalachian Center for Craft, a satellite campus of Tennessee Tech University (TTU), our students explore diverse options in professional craft studies. The Bachelor of Fine Arts degree is the centerpiece of the Craft Center's academic programs.
The center promotes excellence in American craft by teaching tradition and innovation in technique, concept and design. It provides access to the highest quality craft education, professional artists, and career opportunities.
It offers students the option of five Bachelor of Fine Arts degree or Craft Certificate concentrations: clay, fibers, glass, metals and wood. The center's BFA program is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Art and Design and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.
Workshop Programs
Over 100 workshops are offered each year in blacksmithing, clay, fibers, glass, metals and wood; also available are drawing, painting, and photography classes. Evening and weekend classes are available during the fall and spring semesters; 5-day intensive workshops are offered during the summer.
Gallery and Exhibitions
The Craft Center is home to one of the premier retailers of fine craft in the Southeast. The Gallery features contemporary and traditional fine craft by Craft Center artists and more than 100 regional craft artists. The Craft Center hosts up to 25 exhibitions annually. These shows range from the works of regional, national and international contemporary craft artists, to our faculty, resident artists and student BFA exhibitions.
Artist in Residence Programs
The Craft Center has six resident artist positions. Residents in clay, fibers, glass, metals, wood and exhibitions, are selected during a highly competitive process. The program allows emerging professional craft artists to live and work in the environment of the Craft Center.
Meeting Space
Space is available to reserve to hold meetings in the beautiful, relaxing environment of the center. The center is a unique place to plan retreats, meetings and special gatherings. They are equipped with a large conference room, two audio/visual rooms for breakout sessions and full-service, on-site catering by the Walkway Cafe.
Our conference room is 1,280 square feet and can accommodate groups up to 75 people. The audio visual rooms are 914 square feet and 595 square feet. Rooms can be arranged to each groups' specifications.
Room Usage Fees: $50 per room/per day
Catering Policy: The Walkway Cafe has an exclusive contract with the Craft Center. No outside catering permitted.
Housing: Craft Center housing is for students only. If your group requires lodging, please see the list of local accommodations.
Shopping: Visiting the exhibitions and gallery at the Craft Center can be a great break during meetings. Daily hours are 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
For information about room availability and scheduling contact Shannon Terry, Administrative Assistant.
Upper Cumberland Arts Alliance
Located inside Cookeville Mall near JCPenny's, view works from local artists in the 14-county Upper Cumberland region. (931) 265-0338 for hours of operation.
West Textures Framing & Fine Art
On-Site framing services, with periodic in-store art displays in varied media. 24 W. Broad St., Cookeville. (931) 526-6015
