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Upcoming Cumberland River Compact Paintouts and Show Info:

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The “Cumberland on Canvas” event is coming together! 

Please note the upcoming paintouts for our upcoming show with the Cumberland River Compact.

Directions to the Cumberland River Compact

Show dates:

April 16 (Patron Party) 5pm-8:30

April 17: 10am-7pm (happy hour from 5-7pm)

April 18: 10am-5pm

Paintouts

If the following dates do not work for your schedule, feel free to get out with a painting buddy! The Fact Sheet on our resources page of the website has a long list of potential painting sites.

March 9, Monday – please join us at the Bridge Building (2 Victory Avenue Suite 300, Nashville, TN 37213)  on Monday for another potluck event!  We will break for nibbles, beverages and refreshments at 5:30. We can have access to the inside room at 2pm.  Dropcloth required if painting inside. Feel free to arrive earlier to paint outside if you wish!  Bring something to share and your beverages.   ****** Paul Polycarpou and a photographer from Nashville Arts Magazine will be coming by to photograph the paintout at around 3:30-4:00 for coverage of the event! (hosts Tiffany 294-6091 and Jane 969-1468)

March 18, Wednesday – Cheekwood Botanical Garden  1200 Forrest Park Drive, Nashville 37205.  Paint during open hours, 9-5. Free admission.  Say that you are with The Chestnut Group when entering at the gate. (Bring your pin or hat if you have one). Meet at the Color Garden.  Welcome to paint wherever you would like!  Bring a picnic lunch or eat at The Pineapple Room  and enjoy the day painting!  (Water features are not required in paintings)  (host, Jane Coble -969-1468)

March 25th, Wednesday – Shelby Bottoms Nature Center and Greenway  1900 Davidson St, Nashville, TN 37206  (take the Shelby Street Bridge exit from I-40) Meet starting at 10am and paint as long as you wish!  There is walking access to the river via a ramp. The Greenway is wonderful for biking and walking. (host Tiffany – 294-6091)

April 1, Wednesday – Richland Creek, – see resources link below for full details!  (host Tiffany 294-6091)

April 7, Tuesday – Jane Coble’s wonderful deck.  RSVP to Jane at 969-1468 cell or 242-5655 home or coblejane@gmail.com   Jane will send directions with your RSVP. Paint anytime after 10am.   Bring a sack lunch.

Show Information: Please see updated Fact Sheet under resources.

Title Blocks will be due April 11th at midnight.  This date and time are FIRM.  Please do not ask for exceptions.  Painters are allowed to submit up to 6 paintings.  Please refer to the Cumberland River Compact Fact Sheet under resources on the website.  http://chestnutgroup.org/resources/ 

More details coming soon about specifics and volunteers sign ups!

Questions??  Feel free to email Tiffany Foss at fosshouse@comcast.net or Jane Coble at coblejane@gmail.com