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Natalie Briscoe

For Natalie Briscoe, the most underrated virtue is often (wrongly) perceived as a weakness.

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Wisdom from those who've been there.

Art enables us to find ourselves and lose ourselves at the same time.

Thomas Merton, philosopher

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Oct 18, 2019

Artists, amateurs, parents, kids -- the Art and Illustration Club Fall Carnival is this weekend: watkins.edu/whats-ahead/wa…

Oct 17, 2019

Visit us this Saturday, October 19th for our Open House! You’ll be able to speak with professors, share your portfolio, talk to an artist in Admissions, check out our state-of-the-art facilities, and more.
10-4pm
Link in bio to register.

Oct 16, 2019

We’re back in the studio after our fall break. Welcome back students!

Work.

Unframed.
Up close with the artists

Shot through the Heart

Five-time Emmy award-winning news filmmaker, Brian Hallett looks at the work with a rare, humane lens.

Shot through the Heart

Five-time Emmy award-winning news filmmaker, Brian Hallett looks at the work with a rare, humane lens. Read More

pARTners.
Explorations in collaboration

Fritz and Dillingham, Watkins filmmakers

Double Act

Partners in life and in film, Amanda Dillingham and Spenser Fritz met at Watkins and began the project that has just been released as a feature film.

Double Act

Partners in life and in film, Amanda Dillingham and Spenser Fritz met at Watkins and began the project that has just been released as a feature film.

Visit Campus

The best way to know if Watkins is right for you is to spend some time with us.

Now Screening.

Our latest videos

October 3, 2019

Peek: Watkins and Hatch Show Print Collaboration

Fall show celebrates the 140th anniversary of Hatch

October 3, 2019

Peek: Robert Scobey and Moses Williams

Robert Scobey and Moses Williams and their latest work

July 26, 2019

Peek: 2019 Community Education Exhibit

Get a glimpse of the work of teaching artists and students.

July 26, 2019

Open Studio: Josh Wynters

Josh Wynters and his striking cinematic work in "Dreams of Snow and Teeth"

My615:
Journey Into
America’s "It" City

Streetfare, Nashville, Watkins College of Art

Foodie

One reason Nashville has become the "It" City is its culinary excellence. We walk you through the high-end eateries and the cheap eats that feel just as decadent.

Ladies, Wine & Design

Ladies, Wine & Design is a monthly gathering for professional women in design who seek connection, support, and engagement.

Bells Bend Park

Filmmaker Quinton Hickman heads here in Nashville to help him hone his "aesthetic of the sublime."

Art Student

There will be times when you need to resupply your toolkit and times when you'll want to be inspired by the works of others. We have both covered.

Insider

Sometimes, it takes a while to know a city. With our list, you don't have to wait. These are the cool places to have on your checklist.

Tourist

When parents and friends are in town, you may want to play the tourist (and that's fine!). Fortunately, Nashville delivers even when there's a crowd.

Parks/Nature

The color green has been shown to improve creativity. We give you the best spots to refresh your focus.

Spaces.

Favorite (and secret)
spots on campus.

Library

“The library is my safe place. It has everything I need—books and coffee.”

-Micaela Herrera

Silos

“Bright, airy, collaborative, and conducive to intense concentration, Watkins’s new silo studios give our seniors the most inspiring laboratories in which to work and grow. 24-7.”

“Bright, airy, collaborative, and conducive to intense concentration, Watkins’s new silo studios give our seniors the most inspiring labora...Read More

-President J. Kline

Porch Overlooking the Lake

“I love our back porch over the lake. I love to sit alone and bird watch, think, eat, read, and get some sun. These little breathers help me balance the hours of CAD work I do on my PC. I try to get up and get inspired every hour or two when I have a heavy day of computer drafting ahead of me.”

“I love our back porch over the lake. I love to sit alone and bird watch, think, eat, read, and get some sun. These little breathers help me bala...Read More

-Aimee Spencer

Butterfly Garden

“I love to sit in the butterfly garden. It’s right by the lake, and I am surrounded by all kinds of flowers. It’s a great place for me to go on a warm day when I am stressed about a project.”

“I love to sit in the butterfly garden. It’s right by the lake, and I am surrounded by all kinds of flowers. It’s a great place for me to go ...Read More

-Natalie Miles

Printmaking Studio

“The printmaking studio is where I feel most at home. It’s got everything you need and more to make a lot of kick-ass prints—as long as you know what you’re doing.”

“The printmaking studio is where I feel most at home. It’s got everything you need and more to make a lot of kick-ass prints—as long as y...Read More

-Chris Fornal

Zulema’s Café

“Convenient and peaceful.”

-Tim Amerine

Reveal.

Sierra Campbell

Draped in Tradition

All the work in this gallery is from my Bride Series and a representation of my internal discomfort in navigating the role of becoming a wife. The webbing represents the traditions of marriage I feel entangled in but try to remove myself from.

All the work in this gallery is from my Bride Series and a representation of my internal discomfort in navigating the role of becoming a wife. The web...Read More

Sierra Campbell

Point of Awakening

This, too, is from my Bride Series. In navigating the role of becoming a wife, I did not want to lose my history. Also, as a black woman marrying a white man, I feared the only history we had was to see men like my husband as the enemy. But I eventually realized that my history consists of other people’s stories, and I have carried the burden of these experiences and believed them as my own. The upward gaze is hope in seeing a partner with shattered labels and hope in the ability to let go of these false memories from another life.

This, too, is from my Bride Series. In navigating the role of becoming a wife, I did not want to lose my history. Also, as a black woman marrying a wh...Read More

Sierra Campbell

Wavering Strength

Confronted with juxtaposed thoughts of past and present experiences between white men and black women, I contemplated my choice in marrying a white man and its effects. My ultimate decision is made to build from my physical experiences of compassion. By doing so, I am now living in a world of love and unfamiliarity.

Confronted with juxtaposed thoughts of past and present experiences between white men and black women, I contemplated my choice in marrying a white ma...Read More

Sierra Campbell

With This Hand

Here, the arm is extended out, waiting for the another hand to clasp. But the hand cannot fully extend just yet.

Here, the arm is extended out, waiting for the another hand to clasp. But the hand cannot fully extend just yet....Read More

Sierra Campbell

Words Unspoken

The black liquid pouring out reflects all things unsaid and what I was too afraid to say navigating the role of becoming a wife. The words have lost there form, purpose, and meaning. They have become expired.

The black liquid pouring out reflects all things unsaid and what I was too afraid to say navigating the role of becoming a wife. The words have lost t...Read More

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Pipeline.
Watkins in the world

Sign of the Times

Shelby Rodeffer’s bespoke sign-making is growing in success and demand, and launching a new artisanal wave.

Shelby Rodeffer, Illustrator, Watkins College of Art

Sign of the Times

Shelby Rodeffer’s bespoke sign-making is growing in success and demand, and launching a new artisanal wave. Read More

News.
Stay current with Watkins

Watkins Partners with RaiseMe for Student Scholarships

The innovative program allows high school students to build financial support prior to matriculation.

Watkins Partners with RaiseMe for Student Scholarships

The innovative program allows high school students to build financial support prior to matriculation.

What’s Ahead:
Next at Watkins

October 5 - November 1

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Dialogue.Failure, creative routines, guilty pleasures, advice

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Monday Motivation.Wisdom from those who've been there.

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Work.

Unframed.Up close with the artists

Unframed.Up close with the artists

Shot through the Heart

Shot through the Heart

pARTners.Explorations in collaboration

pARTners.Explorations in collaboration

Double Act

Double Act

Visit Campus

Now Screening.

Peek: Watkins and Hatch Show Print Collaboration

Peek: Robert Scobey and Moses Williams

Peek: 2019 Community Education Exhibit

Open Studio: Josh Wynters

Library

Silos

Porch Overlooking the Lake

Butterfly Garden

Printmaking Studio

Zulema’s Café

Reveal.

Gallery.Works to be aware of

Sierra Campbell

Sierra Campbell

Sierra Campbell

Sierra Campbell

Sierra Campbell

Give to Watkins

Pipeline.Watkins in the world

Pipeline.Watkins in the world

Sign of the Times

Sign of the Times

News.Stay current with Watkins

News.Stay current with Watkins

Watkins Partners with RaiseMe for Student Scholarships

Watkins Partners with RaiseMe for Student Scholarships