The Tennessee Arts Academy offers many events that are free and open to the public. They are listed below. You may find additional information about these events throughout the TAA website. Visitors are asked to register in advance by calling the TAA Office at 615-460-5451. Once you have registered and are confirmed, you may sign in and pick up your name tag in the lobby of the Massey Performing Arts Center. If you have questions or desire further information, please contact the TAA office at taa@belmont.edu or call at the above listed number.
Please check back regularly as we add events.
The Tennessee Arts Academy offers many events that are free and open to the public. They are listed below. You may find additional information about these events throughout the TAA website. Visitors are asked to register in advance by calling the TAA Office at 615-460-5451. Once you have registered and are confirmed, you may sign in and pick up your name tag in the lobby of the Massey Performing Arts Center. If you have questions or desire further information, please contact the TAA office at taa@belmont.edu or call at the above listed number.
Please check back regularly as we add events.
4:00 – 5:30 PM
OVERTURE
Massey Performing Arts Center, Massey Concert Hall
PERFORMANCE
Christina and Michelle Naughton
Piano Duo
The performance by Christina and Michelle Naughton is made possible by generous gifts from the CountryMusic Association Foundation; Amy Savell, in memory of Sara and Las Savell; and Steinway Piano Gallery Nashville
11:30 AM – 12:00 PM
PERFORMANCE
Massey Performing Arts Center, Massey Concert Hall
Degas and the Little Dancer
Nashville Ballet
The performance of Degas and the Little Dancer by Nashville Ballet is made possible by a generous gift from Jeanette and Bill Watkins.
1:20 PM – 2:15 PM
MUSINGS
Massey Performing Arts Center, Massey Concert Hall
Jennifer Higdon, speaker
Classical Composer
The appearance of Jennifer Higdon is made possible by a generous gift from the Country Music Association Foundation.
4:30 – 6:30 PM
ART EXHIBITION OPENING AND RECEPTION
Leu Art Gallery in the Lila D. Bunch Library
A Jumble of Small Things Priceless and Worthless by Linda Popp
July 9–August 4, 2023
5:15 PM
Artist Talk with Linda Popp
Leu Art Gallery in the Lila D. Bunch Library
A Jumble of Small Things Priceless and Worthless by Linda Popp is co-sponsored by the Watkins College of Art at Belmont University and the Tennessee Arts Academy with additional funding made possible by generous gifts from Rena Ellzy, Solie Fott, and the TAA Foundation.
1:20 PM – 2:15 PM
MUSINGS
Massey Performing Arts Center, Massey Concert Hall
Derek Fordjour, speaker
Visual Artist
The appearance of Derek Fordjour is made possible by a generous gift from Pinnacle Financial Partners.
5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
TAA ART EXHIBITION OPENINGS, ART CRAWL AND RECEPTIONS
featuring
Tennessee’s Best of the Best Student Art Exhibition
Gallery 121 in the Leu Center for the Visual Arts
July 3, 2023 – August 4, 2023
Connections: Tennessee Art Education Association Member Exhibition
Lobby Gallery in the Leu Center for the Visual Arts
July 3, 2023 – August 4, 2023
STARS: The State of Tennessee Art Review and Showcase
First Floor Lobby in the Lila D. Bunch Library and in Various Other Campus Locations
July 9–July 14, 2023
A Jumble of Small Things Priceless and Worthless
by Linda Popp
Leu Art Gallery in the Lila D. Bunch Library
Belmont Mansion Tours, Dulcimer Concert, High Tea and Reception
Belmont Mansion
1700 Acklen Avenue on the Belmont Campus
Gallery of Iconic Guitars Museum
Frederick Hart Studio Museum
First Floor in the Lila D. Bunch Library
6:00 PM
STUDENT & TEACHER ARTIST RECOGNITION CEREMONY & RECEPTION
Lobby Gallery in the Leu Center for the Visual Arts
Tennessee’s Best of the Best Student Art Exhibition and Connections: Tennessee Art Education Association Member Exhibition are co-sponsored by the Tennessee Art Education Association and the Tennessee Arts Academy and are presented in partnership with the Watkins College of Art at Belmont University with additional funding made possible by a generous gift from Flowerree W. McDonough. The STARS: The State of Tennessee Art Review and Showcase exhibition at the Tennessee Arts Academy is sponsored and organized by the Tennessee Art Education Association and co-sponsored by the Tennessee Arts Academy. Special thanks to Katie Mitchell, Watkins College of Art at Belmont University Director of Galleries and Programming and to Jim Dodson, the founder and creator of the Best of the Best and Connections exhibitions.
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
TENNESSEE ARTS ACADEMY VISITORS’ DAY
Visitors are welcome to attend classes and activities throughout the day.
(Pre-register by calling 615-460-5451 or register online by clicking on this link. Once registered and confirmed, pick up your nametag on the day of the event in the lobby of the Massey Performing Arts Center.
11:30 AM – 12:00 PM
PERFORMANCE
Massey Performing Arts Center, Massey Concert Hall
Studio Tenn
Highlights from Rodgers and Hammerstein’s
The Sound of Music
The performance of The Sound of Music by Studio Tenn is made possible by a generous gift from Pat and Thane Smith.
1:20 PM – 2:15 PM
MUSINGS
Massey Performing Arts Center, Massey Concert Hall
David Yazbek
Composer, Lyricist, Writer
The presentation by David Yazbek is generously sponsored by the Tennessee Book Company.
11:20 AM – 11:50 PM
PERFORMANCE
Massey Performing Arts Center, Massey Concert Hall
Gateway Chamber Orchestra
Folk Songs by Luciano Berio
The performance by the Gateway Chamber Orchestra is made possible by generous gifts from Novamet Specialty Products Corporation.
11:45 AM – 1:45 PM
TENNESSEE ARTS ACADEMY ARTS EXPO, VENDOR FAIR, AND ARTIST MARKET
Curb Event Center Grand Atrium
The Arts Expo and Vendor Fair will offer display booths from leading music, theatre, and visual art vendors and arts-related organizations. The Artist Market will feature original art, crafts, and jewelry for sale, created by talented TAA artist/participants. Music, balloon making, and plenty of snacks, will enliven the proceedings.
1:50 PM – 2:45 PM
MUSINGS
Massey Performing Arts Center, Massey Concert Hall
Joshua Henry
Musical Theatre Actor and Singer
The appearance of Joshua Henry throughout the Academy week is made possible by a generous gift from Pat and Thane Smith.
