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 615-988-6250 or registering online by clicking this link. Once you have registered, been approved, and are confirmed via email, you may sign in and pick up your name tag in the lobby of the Dorethe and Clay Tucker Theatre. If you have questions or desire further information, please contact the TAA office at taa@tnartsacademy.org 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
Young Concert Artists On Tour
James Baik, cello; Risa Hokamura, violin; Chaeyoung Park, piano
The performance by Young Concert Artists on Tour is made possible by generous gifts from the CountryMusic Association Foundation; Amy Savell, in memory of Sara and Las Savell; and Talmage Watts.
11:30 AM – 12:00 PM
PERFORMANCE
Massey Performing Arts Center, Massey Concert Hall
DancEast Collective
Moving the Needle: Still and Champion
The performance of Moving the Needle: Still and Champion by DancEast Collective is made possible bya generous gift from Jeanette and Bill Watkins.
1:20 PM – 2:15 PM
MUSINGS
Massey Performing Arts Center, Massey Concert Hall
Bill Barclay, speaker
Composer, Director, Actor
The appearance of Bill Barclay 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
Lines of Pressure by Alex Carmona
July 14–August 9, 2024
5:15 PM
Artist Talk with Alex Carmona
Leu Art Gallery in the Lila D. Bunch Library
Lines of Pressure by Alex Carmona is co-sponsored by the Watkins College of Art at Belmont University and the Tennessee Arts Academy with additional funding made possible by generous giftsfrom Rena Ellzy, Solie Fott, and the Tennessee Arts Academy Foundation.
1:20 PM – 2:15 PM
MUSINGS
Massey Performing Arts Center, Massey Concert Hall
Alitha Martinez, speaker
Comic Book Artist
The appearance of Alitha Martinez is made possible by a generous gift from the Hays Foundation, established by Marlene and Spencer Hays.
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 8, 2024 – August 2, 2024
Connections: Tennessee Art Education Association Member Exhibition
Lobby Gallery in the Leu Center for the Visual Arts
July 8, 2024 – August 2, 2024
STARS: The State of Tennessee Art Review and Showcase
Leu Art Gallery (Lila D. Bunch Library) Foyer Gallery
July 15–July 18, 2024
Lines of Pressure
by Alex Carmona
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 cosponsored 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. 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.
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
The Nashville Philharmonic Orchestra
Classical Concert
The performance by the Nashville Philharmonic Orchestra is made possible by a generous gift from Bobby Jean Frost, in memory of Donna Frost, and by HCA Healthcare/TriStar Health.
1:20 PM – 2:15 PM
MUSINGS
Massey Performing Arts Center, Massey Concert Hall
Jerry Zaks
Broadway Theatre Director
The presentation by Jerry Zaks is generously sponsored by the Tennessee Book Company.
11:20 AM – 11:50 PM
PERFORMANCE
Massey Performing Arts Center, Massey Concert Hall
Playhouse on the Square and Circuit Playhouse, Inc.
Bob Marley’s Three Little Birds
This production of Bob Marley’s Three Little Birds by Playhouse on the Square and Circuit Playhouse, Inc., is made possible by a generous gift from Pat and Thane Smith.
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 vendorsand 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
Mandy Gonzalez
Musical Theatre Actor and Singer
The appearance of Mandy Gonzalez throughout the Academy week is made possible by a generous gift from Pat and Thane Smith.
