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Katherine Hansen

“Fully realized and flawless” is Katherine Hansen’s standard for her work; but that aesthetic plays another role, as well.

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

The most difficult thing is the decision to act; the rest is merely tenacity.

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Feb 22, 2019

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Feb 22, 2019

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Feb 20, 2019

Have you purchased your tickets for Glimpse 2019 yet? Celebrate spring with Watkins's Warhol-inspired, art-centric, fun-encompassed, lakeside fling.

https://www.watkins.edu/support-watkins/glimpse-2019/

Work.

Unframed.
Up close with the artists

The Risk-takers

As MFA students in film, Stephanie Taylor (left) and Robin Robinson explain what scared them more than taking the leap to commit to film as their profession.

The Risk-takers

As MFA students in film, Stephanie Taylor (left) and Robin Robinson explain what scared them more than taking the leap to commit to film as their profession. See More

pARTners.
Explorations in collaboration

Poster Boys

An upscale Nashville hotel benefits from a down-home collaboration between Watkins’s graphic design chair Dan Brawner and artist Bryce McCloud.

Poster Boys

An upscale Nashville hotel benefits from a down-home collaboration between Watkins’s graphic design chair Dan Brawner and artist Bryce McCloud.

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

February 4, 2019

The 1885 Scholarship Campaign

A look at Watkins's legacy from its founding in 1885.

February 4, 2019

Open Studio: Ashley Henry, Filmmaker

Filmmaker Ashley Henry chats about her new, unsettling short, Sirens.

February 4, 2019

Open Studio: Filmmaker Mack Hoskins

Filmmaker Mack Hoskins on going darker with the musical.

January 11, 2019

Open Studio: Angel Venice Iwanowski and Chelsea Kaiah James

#MeToo and Native American identity are the subjects of this senior show.

My615:
Journey Into
America’s "It" City

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.

Nashville Shakespeare Festival

Artistic Director Denice Hicks explains why this grassroots company has become the summer destination for Nashvillians of every background.

The Cumberland River Greenway

Photographer Sam Angel introduces us to her favorite place in Nashville: a biking trail of golden light and industrial charm.

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.

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.

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.

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

Alternative process lab

“My favorite space is the alternative process lab in the photo department. It is truly understated how unique  the alternative process class is to Watkins. I would say  I particularly love it because it combines photography and chemistry. This class puts the control  back into the hands of the artist in many ways.”

“My favorite space is the alternative process lab in the photo department. It is truly understated how unique  the alternative process class is...Read More

-Josh Ungurait

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

Library

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

-Micaela Herrera

Mezzanine over the café

“My favorite spot is the mezzanine over the café. It’s almost always quiet, and you can’t beat the view of the water. It’s so peaceful. I can get a lot of work done while enjoying the view.”

“My favorite spot is the mezzanine over the café. It’s almost always quiet, and you can’t beat the view of the water. It’s so peaceful. I ...Read More

-Annalyse Moncrief

Reveal.

Sara Schork

Victory: December 2015, Polyester Plate Printing

I wanted to create a small series of posters that juxtapose vintage photos showing women participating in exercise with the powerful words of professional female athletes.

I wanted to create a small series of posters that juxtapose vintage photos showing women participating in exercise with the powerful words of professi...Read More

Sara Schork

Diligence: December 2015, Polyester Plate Printing

I wanted to be reminded that not only are there amazing women who have broken down these falsehoods, but that we are also powerful and capable of showing that our gender is representative of our strength as well as our identity. I used a polyester plate printing to create the posters.

I wanted to be reminded that not only are there amazing women who have broken down these falsehoods, but that we are also powerful and capable of show...Read More

Sara Schork

Passion: December 2015, Polyester Plate Printing

From girlhood to adulthood, we are often reminded that we are "less than" solely because of our gender.

From girlhood to adulthood, we are often reminded that we are "less than" solely because of our gender. ...Read More

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Watkins in the world

Andy and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamspace

Andy Gregg’s exuberant palette has captivated everyone from Microsoft to Beck. It even required a name change.

Andy Gregg, super designer, Watkins alum

Andy and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamspace

Andy Gregg’s exuberant palette has captivated everyone from Microsoft to Beck. It even required a name change. Read More

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Glimpse set for March 30

Find out who the 2019 Glimpse artists will be at our Warhol-inspired, Watkins-approved spring fling

Glimpse set for March 30

Find out who the 2019 Glimpse artists will be at our Warhol-inspired, Watkins-approved spring fling

What’s Ahead:
Next at Watkins

Valery Estabrook, Watkins College of Art

February 7 - March 2

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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

The Risk-takers

The Risk-takers

pARTners.Explorations in collaboration

pARTners.Explorations in collaboration

Poster Boys

Poster Boys

Visit Campus

Now Screening.

The 1885 Scholarship Campaign

Open Studio: Ashley Henry, Filmmaker

Open Studio: Filmmaker Mack Hoskins

Open Studio: Angel Venice Iwanowski and Chelsea Kaiah James

Printmaking studio

Zulema’s café

Alternative process lab

Silos

Library

Mezzanine over the café

Reveal.

Gallery.Works to be aware of

Sara Schork

Sara Schork

Sara Schork

Give to Watkins

Pipeline.Watkins in the world

Pipeline.Watkins in the world

Andy and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamspace

Andy and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamspace

News.Stay current with Watkins

News.Stay current with Watkins

Glimpse set for March 30

Glimpse set for March 30