Announcements

Dear Chestnuts,

The Preservation Society of Nashville has invited The Chestnut Group to participate in their fall fundraiser on Sat, September 14th!

The Preservation Society of Nashville is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that protects and champions unique stories, neighborhoods, and architecture through preservation, education, and advocacy. Visit their website here.

They have asked for 8 of our members to participate in this fundraising event.

Due to a quick turn around, we were able to quickly fill spots with board members but we have 2 spots remaining for “LIVE” artists. The live event artists will be able to bring a partially finished painting to complete onsite at the event. The location and reference photos will be provided to you.

If you want to participate in the LIVE event (Saturday, September 14, 6:00pm – 9:00 pm):
1) Submit any 2 painting examples (ideally with architectural details) to Ellen Bibb, epbibb@me.com and Lolly Brown, marketing@chestnutgroup.org
2) The Preservation Society of Nashville will select the final 2 artists to paint at the live event.
3) Deadline for submissions: FRIDAY, AUG, 9th

• Event: “Paint the Town” with the Preservation Society of Nashville
• Saturday, September 14, 2024
  6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
  The Neuhoff (Germantown)
• Artist will receive: $750 for large paintings and $375 for medium painting
  Medium = 8×10 and up to and including 16×20 (80 sq. in. to 320 sq.in.)
  Large = larger than 16×20 up to max 30×40 (321 sq. in. to 1200 sq. in.)
• Other Considerations: Live painters to provide easels, stool, all supplies, etc. PSN will provide imagery of these historic places (some will be recent photos and some will be historic in order to capture the most inspiring era of each space)
• Framing Guidelines: Please follow the TCG framing guidelines for our partner shows.
• Locations to paint:
  • Belle Meade Theatre
  • Sunnyside
  • The Downtown Arcade (Interior)
  • Southern Turf
  • Fort Negley
  • The Chapel at Fisk University
  • Engine Company No. 13 Fire Hall (Sylvan Park)
  • The Neuhoff

Questions? Ellen Bibb, epbibb@me.com or Lolly Brown, marketing@chestnutgroup.org