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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