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Watkins Students participate in exhibit at cummins station May 1

Watkins students will participate in an exhibit with students from MTSU, Sewanee and TSU this week at Cummins Station in Nashville. A reception will be held Friday, May 1 from 4-7pm at Cummins Station, 209 10th Ave S., Nashville.…more
April 30, 2009

Watkins Film School Student Screenings, April 30, 10am

Watkins Film School Student Screenings, beginning at 10am. Regal Cinemas 16, Green Hills. Free.…more
April 29, 2009

Watkins work to be screened at Cannes Film Festival

Watkins students who completed an award-winning 48 Hour Film Project entry last July have just had the movie accepted into the Shorts Corner and will be screened in Cannes during the Cannes Film Festival. Learn more by clicking here. …more
April 28, 2009

Watkins Alumnus Wins Top Prize at Nashville Film Festival

This weekend, it was announced that Make Out With Violence, a feature film co-written, co-directed, and co-produced by Watkins Film School alumnus Chris Doyle, (2003/Directing), has swept three of the top awards at the 2009 Nashville Film Festival. The award prize includes a theatrical run in Los Angeles, which makes the film eligible for an Academy Award. …more
April 21, 2009

This Friday, April 24 - Opening Reception, Senior Thesis Exhibition, featuring Erin Plew, Myrna Talbot & Ashley Steverson

This Friday, April 24, 6-8pm. Opening Reception, Senior Thesis Exhibition, featuring Erin Plew, Myrna Talbot & Ashley Steverson. Free and open to the public. Brownlee O. Currey, Jr. Gallery at Watkins. …more
April 20, 2009

One Night Only - Graphic Design Senior Show This Friday, April 24, 6-9pm

Graphic Design Senior Show – 6-9pm (off campus) Featuring Rebecca Carroll, Jamie Harper, Coley Horner, Jimmy O'Meara, Daniel Meney, and Sean Williams. Rhythm on Music Row, 1510 Demonbreun. Free parking.  …more
April 20, 2009

Opening Reception, Senior Thesis Exhibition Part III, featuring Camille Jackson and Ellie Odom (off campus)

Watkins College of Art, Design & Film is pleased to invite the public to the opening reception for the third BFA Senior Thesis Exhibition of the season. This exhibition will feature Camille Jackson and Ellie Odom. Both shows will open Friday, April 17 at off-campus galleries. Jackson’s opening reception will take place from 4-6pm at Twist Gallery in the Arcade (located at 244 5th Ave N in Downtown Nashville) and Odom’s opening will take place from 6-9pm later that evening at 214 3rd Ave North in Nashville. …more
April 13, 2009

Opening Reception, Senior Thesis Exhibition Part II, featuring Michael Jones and Justin Patterson

Watkins College of Art, Design & Film is pleased to invite the public to the opening reception for the second BFA Senior Thesis Exhibition of the season. This exhibition will feature Michael Jones – Photography and Justin Patterson – Fine Art. The opening reception will be held Friday, April 10 from 6-8pm. This show closes April 22. …more
April 02, 2009

Student Yart Festival Set for Saturday, April 4

The Spring YART Festival will be held Saturday, April 4 from 10am-4pm at the College. Stop by for food, live music, games and most importantly, great prices on artwork from up and coming student artists, photographers and designers. Proceeds benefit the student artists and student life activities at the College. Also at the event, donations will be taken for Soles 4 Souls, an international charity dedicated to providing free footwear for those in need. For more information on Soles 4 Souls, visit www.giveshoes.org. …more
March 30, 2009

Watkins Students Win 13 District ADDY Awards

The 7th District National Advertising Federation ADDY awards were recently announced. Of the twenty-one awards given to Nashville area students, 13 went to Watkins students.…more
March 26, 2009