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Senior Thesis Exhibitions, Part I Feat. Adolfo Dávila and Brandon Jenkins

  Watkins College of Art, Design & Film is pleased to invite the public to its first Senior Thesis Exhibition of the season. This exhibition will feature Photography major Brandon Jenkins and Fine Art major Adolfo Dávila, both Bachelor of Fine Arts degree candidates. An opening reception for their exhibition will be held on Friday, November 5, from 5:30-8pm in the Brownlee O. Currey, Jr. Gallery on campus. This event is free and open to the public.…more
October 21, 2010

11/4 Artist Lecture-Keith Carter

Watkins College of Art, Design & Film is pleased to announce a 3-part Artist Lecture Series in commemoration of its 125th Anniversary. The first lecture in this series will feature internationally recognized photographer and educator Keith Carter. This lecture will take place at 7pm on Thursday, November 4, in the campus theater. A reception will begin at 6:15.…more
October 14, 2010

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