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Visiting Artist Exhibition 10/8 - 10/29

  Watkins College of Art, Design & Film to Host (dys)figure, a Visiting Artist Exhibition   he public is invited to (dys)figure, a Visiting Artist Exhibition at Watkins College of Art, Design & Film. This exhibition, curated by Watkins 4-D instructor and artist Ron Lambert, will feature Matthew Alexander from Lebanon, Tenn., Angela Burks from Murfreesboro, Tenn., Darrin Martin from Davis, Calif. and Terese Longva from Norway.…more
September 27, 2010

Blood Drive set for 9.29

  The Watkins Student Government will cosponsor a Blood Drive with the American Red Cross on Wednesday, September 29 from 12-6pm.  All are invited to participate. Stop by the Red Cross Bus to donate.  There will be a free giveaway to all participants while supplies last.…more
September 24, 2010

Opening Reception Sept. 17, Graphic Design Juried Show

  Watkins College of Art, Design & Film is pleased to announce its first student show of the year: Split & Twisted, the annual juried student design competition. This year the guest juror is Bob Delevante - http://www.bobdelevante.com/.…more
September 10, 2010

This Friday: Closing Reception, Watkins Faculty Exhibition

Join us this Friday for a closing reception for Deviations, the faculty exhibition of Derek Cote, Will Tucker and Sharon Lee Hart. 5:30-8pm, Brownlee O. Currey, Jr. Gallery on campus. Free and open to the public. …more
September 08, 2010

Pre-College Student Exhibition - One Night Only!

This Friday, July 30th, join us as we recognize the students who have completed the 2010 Pre-College Program. Paintings, drawings and sculpture will be on display in the Brownlee O. Currey, Jr. Gallery on campus from 5:30-6:30 p.m.…more
July 28, 2010

Watkins College of Art, Design & Film Granted SACS Accreditation

College officials announced on Thursday, June 24, that the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS-COC) has granted initial regional accreditation to Watkins College of Art, Design & Film. …more
July 08, 2010

Dave Hickey, Art Critic and Theorist to be Commencement Speaker, May 15, 2010

Watkins College of Art, Design & Film is pleased to welcome Dave Hickey to Nashville as the commencement speaker at the 2010 college graduation ceremony on May 15, 2010. Mr. Hickey is one of the most preeminent art critics writing today. …more
May 15, 2010

Spring 2010 Yart Fest!

Students at Watkins College of Art, Design & Film will host a two-day YART Festival on our campus at 2298 Rosa L. Parks Blvd. Stop by for food, entertainment, games and some wonderful art to purchase at festival prices! Saturday, April 17th 8 am- 3 pm Sunday, April 18th 1 pm- 5 pm This event is free and open to the public! …more
April 15, 2010

Watkins College of Art, Design & Film to receive 2010 Governor's Award!

Watkins College of Art, Design & Film is thrilled to receive the prestigious honor as the Nashville Film Festival's 2010 Governor's Award recipient in conjunction with the college's 125th Anniversary.  Watkins will be presented this distinguished award from a representative of the Governor's Office at the Nashville Film Festival on Saturday, April 17th.  …more
April 07, 2010

Senior Thesis Exhibition of Kelly Bonadies

Kelly Bonadies- BFA Fine Art "Now, More Than Ever!" May 7th 6 pm- 9 pm at Open Lot Artist Presentation: Tuesday, May 4th from 6 pm- 8 pm Room 608 (Small Theater) Watkins College of Art, Design & Film …more
March 24, 2010