Join us for Artclectic 2021

As we commemorate our 25th year of Artclectic, there are so many ways you can celebrate. Read on for the full schedule of events for this annual art show which benefits an endowment supporting curricular innovation and classroom excellence. 
By Susan Chapman, Artclectic Coordinator

USN’s Artclectic annual juried art show will run in Sperling Gym from Thursday, October 21 through Saturday, October 23 with more than 65 emerging and established artists from Nashville and across the nation. Proceeds from the event are given to the Artclectic Endowment Fund for Innovative Teaching, a fund supporting curricular innovation and classroom excellence. All guests must have proof of vaccination or a negative PCR test within 48 hours of attending. Masks must be worn at all times except when actively eating or drinking outside. Please see our COVID-19 Safety Protocols.

Volunteer
Serving is a great opportunity to meet other parents and learn more about the behind-the-scenes work. Click here to sign up for a shift.

Watch our webinar
Wednesday, October 20 at 7 p.m.
Meeting Chaos with Creativity: How the Artistic Community Has Been Impacted By and Responded to the Pandemic and Social Injustices
Moderated by Jamaal Sheats

Attend a party
Thursday, October 21: Patrons Party
Early Access Reception for Innovators Level Patrons from 6 to 6:30 p.m. ($250 per person, tickets here)
Patrons Party from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. ($125 per person, tickets here)
Friday, October 22
Parents of Alumni Coffee from 10 to 11:30 a.m. (free, but please make a reservation here)
ARTbash from 6 to 9 p.m. (free)
 
Shop the gallery
Saturday, October 23 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (free)

Participate in our community project
Watch our Poverty and the Arts webinar and learn how this worthy organization uses art to help homeless individuals gain housing and legal income. Then participate in an art supply drive to benefit POVA artists.
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School News

List of 3 news stories.

  • Stokes earns Excellence in Auxiliary Award

    Director of Auxiliary Services Rebecca Stokes was given the Summer Programs and Auxiliary Revenue Collaborative’s award for her work including students in the selection of a new playground, transitioning the school bookstore, refining registration systems and processes for summer camps & enrichment activities, and expanding the school’s cultural and holiday celebrations to be inclusive of USN’s diverse student body.
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  • Preview USN on November 14

    University School of Nashville welcomes prospective families to tour the Edgehill Campus, speak with students, faculty, and administrators, and learn about our K-12 school's academic, athletic, and arts offerings. Sessions will take place at 9:30 a.m. for Middle & High Schools and 1 p.m. for Lower School. Let us know you are coming at  usn.org/preview.
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  • Secure your tickets to Artclectic Patrons Party today

    For more than 30 years, Artclectic has been one of Nashville's premier juried art shows, welcoming nationally recognized artists and visitors from across the city to USN's Sperling Gym turned art gallery. The weekend features exceptional artwork, artist demonstrations, student experiences, family activities, and special events that celebrate creativity, with proceeds benefiting USN. Purchase your tickets today.
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Athletics News

List of 3 news stories.

  • HS athletics recaps for September 11-17

    Tiger golfers have officially qualified for the region tournament, and our other teams are not far behind. Volleyball sits near the top of the district, finishing up regular season play next week with Senior Night. Girls soccer continues to hold first place in the district after another 9-0 win, and our cross country runners are chasing after some school records. To round it all out, our mountain bike team traveled to Oakfield to continue to improve on their times for the season. There’s plenty more where that came from- so be sure to come out to the River Campus, Sperling Gym, or out on the road to cheer on our Tigers before their seasons end.
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  • MS athletics recaps for September 11-17

    Middle School volleyball and tennis teams are nearing the final games of their seasons, with the competition heating up while the Tigers play to determine their HVAC rankings. Cross country was finally able to race at the River Campus despite the heat, and our mountain biking team traveled to Oakfield, Tennessee, for a high-temperature race weekend.
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  • MTB Race #2 Report - Rockabilly Ridge Trails, Oakfield, TN

    Steve Smail
    The MTB team returned to the the twisty trails of tranquil Oakfield, TN on Sept 13th to take part in the second race of the season, as part of the 5-race series hosted by the NICA/TICL League.
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Contact

Edgehill Campus
2000 Edgehill Ave.
Nashville, TN 37212

Phone:  615-321-8000
Fax:       615-321-0889 
Email:    info@usn.org

River Campus
1200 County Hospital Road
Nashville, TN 37218

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University School of Nashville models the best educational practices. In an environment that represents the cultural and ethnic composition of Metropolitan Nashville, USN fosters each student’s intellectual, artistic, and athletic potential, valuing and inspiring integrity, creative expression, a love of learning, and the pursuit of excellence.