From ceramics to sculpture, you'll find all kinds of art – and artists – at Austin Peay.
The Center of Excellence and department of art sponsor exhibitions and lectures by accomplished professional artists, student art shows and faculty exhibitions throughout the year.
The Nashville Scene has hailed the Center of Excellence for the Creative Arts for "attracting heavyweight poets for years…everyone from Gwendolyn Brooks and Allen Ginsberg to Galway Kinnell and Eavan Boland."
In addition to the visiting writers series, the Center supports Red Mud Review, a literary magazine produced by APSU students and Zone 3, a professionally produced international literary journal that sponsors poetry and fiction awards.
Though you won't see them on stage, visiting artists and artists-in-residence have a visible impact on APSU theatre and dance students.
Sponsored by the Center, these artists share their experiences and knowledge through lectures, workshops and one-on-one interaction.
The Center of Excellence for the Creative Arts sponsors the annual Clarksville Community Concert Series, which includes lectures and performances by renowned musicians such as classical guitarist Philip Hii, the American Brass Quintet and Grammy Award-winning ensemble Chanticleer.
Additionally, the Center sponsors the Dimensions New Music Series, Mid-South Jazz Festival and Young Composers Competition.
The Acuff Circle of Excellence
Purpose
The Acuff Circle of Excellence is a patron society devoted to advancing the role of arts and culture in the lives of Austin Peay State University students and the citizens of Montgomery County and surrounding region. The Circle seeks to maintain an association of individuals interested in strengthening and advancing the Center of Excellence for the Creative Arts by:
- Developing the Center's arts scholarship endowment;
- Advocating for youth arts programming in the community;
- Sponsoring events and activities consistent with the mission and objectives of the Center; and
- Promoting the visibility and value of the Center and the Roy Acuff Chair of Excellence.
The Circle is a nonprofit organization affiliated with the APSU Foundation. Membership is open, upon payment of dues, to any person, business, or organization that shares in the purpose of the Circle. To download a Circle membership form, click here Acuff Circle of Excellence Membership Form.
Acuff Circle of Excellence Board of Directors
- Charlsie Halliburton, President
- Nancy Mackowski, President-elect
- Sondra Hamilton, Treasurer
- Stacey Streetman, Secretary
- Joyce Norris, Past President
- Kathy Beach
- Dee Boaz
- Chrissy Booth
- Christopher Burawa (ex officio)
- Jacqueline Crouch
- Tammy Cunningham (ex officio)
- Kim Denley
- Pastor Gary Ellis
- Joe Filippo
- Solie Fott
- Malcolm Glass
- Gary Hamm
- Sherri Harvill
- Jim Mann
- Jim Marshall
- Lisa Martin
- Jim Minniehan
- Rubye Patch
- Dixie Webb (ex officio)
- Helen Zachry
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