Registration for this event has now closed. You may register at the door on Thursday evening beginning at 5:30 p.m.
Business leaders understand that the fabric of a successful city includes a vibrant arts community. Nashville is fortunate to be enriched by a thriving creative culture that encompasses both amateur and professional artists.
The West Area Business Council and the Arts & Business Council of Greater Nashville present ArtWorks, a showcase of visual art created by local businesspeople.
There are two ways companies can participate in this exciting event:
Encourage employees to exhibit visual art they have created (e.g., paintings, drawings, sculpture, printmaking, photography, crafts, computer art, architectural design).
Attend the event and enjoy networking while experiencing the assembled artworks of local businesspeople. You will also have the opportunity to vote on your favorite piece for the "People's Choice Award," to be given at the end of the event.
Companies participating include:
Avenue Bank
Battle Ground Academy
Bridgestone
Centric Architecture
D.F. Chase, Inc. Construction
Earl Swennson Associates, Inc.
Gresham, Smith & Partners
Sommet Group
Judges:
Whitney Ferre, Author, Artist and co-owner of Rumours Wine Bar
Walter Knestrick, Community arts leader and watercolorist
Randy Read, Publisher of Nashville Arts
Lain York, Artist & Zeitgeist Gallery, Gallery Director
Cost:
$100 Company Showcase Table (includes four admissions)
$15 Chamber member
$30 Future member
(Includes hors d'oeuvres and two tickets for beer, wine or soft drinks.)
Showcase Description & Requirements:
We encourage all artists to read these guidelines before purchasing your showcase space. Click here to link to artists' regulations. Need additional materials for your employees? Click here to download handouts and sign-up sheet to use with your employees.
Registration:
To register online, click "Register Now" to the right of this page. To print a registration form to mail or fax in, please click here. Advance registration with payment is required and is non-refundable. We are unable to accept reservations by phone or e-mail. No confirmation or ticket is sent prior to the event.
Deadline to register is Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2008.
Schedule:
5:30 p.m. Showcase opens
7 p.m. Awards announced
