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Temple Arts Festival: 6th Annual Exhibit and Sale - 2.15.2010
Temple Arts Festival: 6th Annual Exhibit and Sale
CONTACTS:
Rhonda Wernick, Marketing Publicity Chair
800.716.0080
rhonda@dancingart.com
Contact for digital files of art to be exhibited
Julie Schuffman
julieschuffman@gmail.com
Nashville, TN In these uncertain times, it’s exciting to see one of the South’s newest and most unique arts traditions return to Nashville with a full complement of outstanding master artists and craftsmen.
With a reputation for eclectic collections of extraordinary works, the Temple Arts Festival—now in its fifth year—enjoys national renown and an enthusiastic following. Loyal patrons and first-timers alike will find non-financial assets to invest in and delightful works of art or jewelry to brighten their lives without breaking their budgets.
On Saturday and Sunday, April 10-11, 2010 in Nashville, the Temple Arts Festival will present its sixth annual juried exhibition and sale, featuring the works of more than 50 hand-picked acclaimed artists, craftsmen and jewelers from across the country. They are expected to offer 500-plus pieces of exceptional, original jewelry and art—glass, ceramics, sculpture, painting, tapestry, drawing, photography, ‘outsider art’ and more. Prizes will be awarded for Best of Show, 1st Place in 2-Dimensional Art, and 1st Place in 3-Dimensional Art.
The exhibit will be judged by Ellen Simac, the Curator of the Hunter Museum in Chattanooga, TN.
The collectible works of this year's artists have been displayed in museums, galleries and juried exhibitions nationwide. Many are rarely available in the Nashville area, and over half of the artists are new to the event this year. Art and jewelry will be priced from $40 to thousands of dollars, with many pieces available for under $150.
Selected for their appeal to a wide range of arts enthusiasts and collectors, artists will include:
Gerald Moore -- 2-D
Sylvia Hyman -- Sculpture
Tommie Rush -- Glass
Stephen Hatcher -- Wood
David Patchen -- Glass
Barbara Heinrich -- Jewelry
A donation from the net proceeds of the Arts Festival will be made to Congregation Ohabai Sholom, Nashville, Tennessee's oldest and largest Jewish congregation.
Advance Purchase Certificates are recommended for those willing to commit to a purchase in advance, in exchange for the opportunity to browse the exhibition and make their selections before the general public is admitted. Certificates can be purchased, starting at $250, all of which will be applied toward the purchase of art and/or jewelry at the 2009 Temple Arts Festival.
For details, call The Temple at 615-352-7620. Gift Certificates are also available
Because The Temple is a 501(c)(3) organization, sales tax will not be charged. Event co-chair Lisa Small adds, "Up to 40 percent of artwork purchased may qualify as a charitable donation, but everyone is advised to consult with a certified public accountant or tax advisor."
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Saturday, April 10, 2010
5:30 pm to 6:30 pm
Collectors’ Hour - Cocktails & Hors D’oeurve’s for holders of Advance Purchase Certificates of $250 per person and up toward the purchase of art and/or jewelry during the show. Advance Purchase Certificate required.
Saturday, April 10, 2010
6:30 pm to 8:00 pm
Patron’s Party & Cocktail Supper for holders of Advance Purchase Certificates of $125 and up per person toward the purchase of art and/or jewelry during the show. Advance Purchase Certificate required.
Saturday, April 10, 2010
7:00 pm to 7:45 pm
New Event, Live Auction
Saturday, April 10, 2010
8:00 pm to 10 pm
Grand Opening Dessert Gala. Open to the public. General Admission, $15 per person.
Sunday, April 11, 2010
10:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Open to the Public
Free General Admission
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The Temple Arts Festival is held at The Temple, Congregation Ohabai Sholom, 5015 Harding Road [next to Belle Meade Mansion], Nashville, TN 37205; phone 615-352-7620
Ample adjacent free parking is available for all events.
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