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CECA Tennessee Artist Fellow Stacy Kranitz to present at Nashville's Frist Art Museum March 27

3/13/2025

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Austin Peay to host Tennessee Young Writers' Workshop summer camp for high school students

3/12/2025

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Kiese Laymon, the author of acclaimed works like “Long Division,” “How to Slowly Kill Yourself and Others in America,” and “Heavy: An American Memoir.” | Contributed Photo

Kiese Laymon to speak at APSU's Zone 3 Visiting Writers' Series

3/6/2025

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Austin Peay State University to host 20th annual GuitarFest

3/3/2025

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APSU alum Khari Turner’s artwork explores Black history and personal narratives using water collected from oceans, lakes, and rivers.

The New Gallery at APSU opens 'Lost at Sea' by alum Khari Turner

2/24/2025

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APSU students rehearse for the Department of Theatre & Dance’s production of “Tick, Tick…Boom!” The show will run from Feb. 27 through March 2.

APSU Department of Theatre & Dance to present 'Tick, Tick...Boom!'

2/18/2025

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Students listen and take notes during a reading by author Joe Milan Jr. hosted at Austin Peay State University. | Photo by Sean McCully

APSU launches Tennessee's Emerging Creative Writers Contest for high school students

2/5/2025

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Students work on projects during a ceramics class hosted by the Community School of the Arts in Summer 2023. | Photo by Sean McCully

Austin Peay's Community School of the Arts opens registration for spring classes

1/9/2025

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Students during a dance performance at APSU’s Community School of the Arts’ 2023 Summer Arts Camp. | Photo by Sean McCully

Clarksville Youth Theatre to present 'Lord of the Flies' at APSU on Dec. 13

12/9/2024

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Stacy Kranitz of Smithville, Tennessee, the 2024-25 recipient of the Tennessee Artist Fellowship. | Contributed photo

Austin Peay's CECA Announces 2024-25 Tennessee Artist Fellow: Stacy Kranitz

11/25/2024

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Austin Peay's New Gallery and CECA now accepting applications for studio residency

11/21/2024

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This hand-cut vinyl installation created by Taro Takizawa combines artistic design and scientific knowledge to aid in wild bird conservation. | Photo by Ralph Acosta

APSU adds collaborative art installation to protect wild birds

11/20/2024

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In the News: Austin Peay's 'White Christmas' featured on 'Mornings on Main Street'

11/19/2024

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Dr. Michael Chandler directs the Clarksville Children’s Chorus during a performance at the Gaylord Opryland in Nashville as part of the 2024 TMEA Professional Development Conference.

Clarksville Children's Chorus to present fall concert at APSU Nov. 18

11/14/2024

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Austin Peay art students gain real-world experience in prestigious internships

11/1/2024

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Austin Peay brings holiday magic to stage with 'White Christmas' production

10/28/2024

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Margaret Lehtola, a graduate student in APSU’s Department of Theatre & Dance, at the Dueling Arts International Summer Stage Combat Intensive. | Contributed Photo

APSU students expand horizons with CECA's Transformative Student Experience Grants

10/23/2024

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Sarah Sudhoff’s “Not a Drill” pairs everyday child-centered materials with art-texts as a commentary on K-12 shootings and increased levels of gun violence.

Artist and advocate Sarah Sudhoff to present at APSU for CECA Visiting Artist Speaker Series

10/16/2024

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Danielle Duncan, a Paris-based graphic designer who runs the innovative studio Marmalade Bleue, will speak at APSU on Oct. 22 in Heydel Hall.

APSU welcomes Paris-based graphic designer to continue CECA Visiting Artist Speaker Series

10/10/2024

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Blas Falconer, a California-based poet and faculty member at San Diego State University.

Award-winning poet Blas Falconer to speak at APSU

9/26/2024

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Above: Founding SITI Company members Ellen Lauren and Will Bond. Below: SITI Company sound designer Darron West. | Photos courtesy of SITI Company

SITI Company members to lead masterclass, debut original production at APSU

9/17/2024

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Animator and Oscar-nominated director Erick Oh, known for his short film “Namoo,” will deliver a free public lecture at APSU this month.

APSU welcomes animator Erick Oh for CECA Visiting Artist Speaker Series

9/12/2024

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The Downtown Commons will host APSU’s inaugural Govs Creative Arts Festival from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 14. Attendees can enjoy free live performances, activities and more.

APSU to host Govs Creative Arts Festival in downtown Clarksville

8/5/2024

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APSU Children's Choir performs at Opryland

4/19/2024

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APSU Opera Theatre performs ‘Cendrillon’ by Viardot. | Photo by Madison Casey

APSU Opera Theatre and Orchestra to enchant audiences with 'The Magic Flute' April 20-21

3/28/2024

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