Photo: Kim AllenCookeville Art Studio and Gallery
About Cookeville Art Studio and Gallery in Cookeville, TN
Cookeville Art Studio and Gallery is at 186 S Walnut Ave, Suite A. The Hip Cookeville listing says it is a nonprofit with classes, workshops, and a gallery show that changes every month, and that gallery admission is free.
The about page says the organization began in 1961 as the Cumberland Arts Society, founded by Reba Bacon, a Tennessee Tech associate professor, with 68 charter members. Ongoing instruction includes watercolor, acrylic, oil painting, ceramics, and children's classes, and classes or workshops are held up to six days a week. Members may use the studio for open painting on Mondays, and the final Monday of each month is reserved for artist critiques. Monthly exhibits include painting, sculpture, pottery, photography, and jewelry, and each exhibit opens with a public reception. The Reba Bacon Memorial High School Art Competition, established in 1978, is for high school artists from the Upper Cumberland and is judged by Tennessee Tech faculty.
The contact page lists Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The phone is (931) 526-2424.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Cookeville Art Studio and Gallery do?
The gallery shows a new exhibit every month and teaches watercolor, acrylic, oil, ceramics, and children's classes. Admission is free. Members can paint in the studio on Mondays. The group started in 1961 as the Cumberland Arts Society.
Where is Cookeville Art Studio and Gallery?
The studio is at 186 S Walnut Ave, Suite A, Cookeville, TN 38501.
What are Cookeville Art Studio and Gallery's hours?
The contact page lists Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Call (931) 526-2424.
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