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Accolades for Jenna Fergus!

9/25/2014

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This year the Tennessee Art Educators Association conference will be held in Memphis at Memphis College of Art. Briarcrest’s own, Jenna Fergus’ art was chosen along with 23 other art teacher-artists to show in the MCA Artist/Teacher Juried Exhibition 2014. You are invited to attend this event hosted by the Art Education Department at Memphis College of Art, Nesin Graduate Building (477 South Main) on Friday, September 26th from 6pm-9pm. The artwork is currently on display in the Art Education Gallery on the Second Floor.  Come down trolley night to see your favorite art teachers’ pieces.

Jenna Fergus’ clothesline art was also selected this summer to hang in the prestigious Tennessee Arts Academy Fourth Annual TAEA Member Art Exhibition.  Her work about legacy and hospitality showed throughout July and August in the  Leu Visual Art Building on the campus of Belmont University.  Jenna was honored to have been awarded third place from among the gifted artist-teachers of Tennessee. 






Most recently though, the international organization, Art of Education chose Mrs. Fergus to be an ambassador.  Jessica Balsley, creator and leader of the AOE is determined to offer the most accessible, practical and relevant professional development for art teachers available on the globe.  Houston Levee elementary art teacher, Tonya Loyd, first introduced Fergus to the AOE conferences two summers ago.  One conference and she was hooked. ArtofEd has now become a real encouragement for her as she goes about her daily routine offering 6 different levels of art in some 20 different media to over 120 students each day.  Being selected to represent AOE is a joy because she gets to share her connections to relevant professional development with art educators all over the state of Tennessee.


We are so proud of you, Mrs. Fergus!



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Tucker Burkeen Gets An Honorable Mention!

9/25/2014

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The competition was fierce at the MidSouth Fair Student Art Competition this year.  Tucker Burkeen brought in an Honorable Mention for his digital art piece titled, Grass Double.  He studies with Mrs. Fergus in the Honors Art 3 Applied Arts class.  This work was created by combining several photos taken using a 35mm camera in Adobe Photoshop.  Mrs. Fergus and the visual arts department are so proud that his hard work and giftedness was recognized in this competition! Congratulations, Tucker!

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An Evening With Amy Hutcheson

9/18/2014

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BriarcrestArts Presents
An Evening With Artist
Amy Hutcheson
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Thursday, October 2, 2014
6:00 – 7:00 pm
Sparks Chapel Foyer

Parents, students, and guests are invited to hear artist Amy Hutcheson talk about her work. Ms. Hutcheson will speak on her process as it relates to the artwork currently on display in the Sparks Chapel Gallery. She is the first professional artist to participate in the new Briarcrest Artist in Residency Program. Please come meet Ms. Hutcheson and learn about the journey of this gifted Memphis artist.

All art students will be award two free-homework passes for attending the entire event. 


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Two Great Events This Weekend!

9/11/2014

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It's here again! The Cooper & Young Festival is this Saturday. More than 130,000 people are expected to attend this year's event with 425+ artisans from all over the country.  There will be live music, art galore, plenty of yummy food, and even a play area for kids.
   
Shuttles will be available from:
Lindenwood Christian Church
Macy's Cosmetic Dept. at Oak Court Mall
Christian Brother's University
     

Visit http://www.cooperyoungfestival.com/ for more information.

     
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Memphis Comic Expo comes to the Agricenter this Saturday! The expo will host numerous well-known names in the field. Whether you are a comic book enthusiast or a comic artist, you will not want to miss this one!

Get all the details here: http://www.memphiscomicexpo.com/

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Memphis Street Art

9/9/2014

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hen someone says “Memphis,” what images pop into your mind? Elvis? Certainly. BBQ? Of course. The “M” bridge? Perhaps. What images surface with the words “Memphis art”? The Brooks Museum, Memphis College of Art, and the Pink Palace are my first thoughts. It is unlikely, however, that many people would visualize Memphis street art with either question. Yet, it is one of the things that marks our city as the culturally thriving community that it is. 

Street art is something my brain tends to gloss over. I see it, but I don’t see it. I’m driving; I’m thinking about the traffic and my destination. When I notice a spray painted wall, it is because it is the landmark for my next turn, and even then, I do not stop to admire it. 

I recently decided I’d like to change that. I want to know:  Who painted these masterpieces? How long have they been there? Were they graffiti tagged under the cloak of night, or were they commissioned pieces honored with the dignity of daylight? Regardless of their origins of existence, they are art. They are as much art as any painting residing on a stretched canvas.

It should be noted that graffiti and street art are two very different things. In general, graffiti is done with harm intended either to the place and/or to the viewer, and street art is done with a happy heart and good intentions. Often, graffiti is quickly washed away or covered up, while street art remains to weather with time.

A well-known Memphis muralist, Brandon Marshall, once wrote, “…murals are for everyone to share. They can’t be bought or sold, and hung in a private collection or museum where most people will never go.” (The full article, complete with photos of his work, can be found on ArtsMemphis.org). This idea of community art appeals to me. I’m not saying all art should be free—of course not. However, the unexpected discovery of a colorful mural splashed onto an otherwise unnoticeable wall, or a pair of balloon parading raccoons scampering around town is a sign of life rich with imagination, wonder, humor, playfulness, appreciation, and emotion. Just look at how it has added to the recent Overton Square transformation. If you haven't been there lately, it is incredible! Now that I am making a conscious effort to seek it out, I find that I enjoy sporadic street art when it is shared with dignity for its viewers. So today, I would like to share with you some of the showpieces that adorn our awesome city. 


If you are not familiar with the ILoveMemphis blog, it is a great source for keeping up with the goings-on in town. It also has a nice collection of photos of Memphis murals scattered throughout its pages—just in case my small slide show has left you wanting more. 

I have yet to capture a raccoon and his balloon, but I will continue the hunt. If you know where to find one, or have a favorite mural you’d like to share, leave a comment with the location, and I will add it to the slide show for all to enjoy. 

T.
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Germantown Festival This Weekend

9/5/2014

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Looking for something to do this weekend? Why not 
come on out to the annual Germantown Festival? As 
always, there will be tons of art & crafts (Is it too early 
to start thinking about Christmas shopping?), live 
entertainment, hands-on art activities and rides for kids, 
food, and an auto show. And bonus—it's free admission. 

Be careful if crossing Poplar Pike on foot, and please 
take children by the hand when doing so. Hope to see 
you there!

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Thank you, parents!

9/5/2014

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Thank you to all the parents who were able to make the Art Tasting last night. We hope you learned a little more about what is happening in the BCHS Arts Department and would love to see you get involved in one or more of those events. Please email Jenna if you did not get a chance to sign-up, or if you have questions. More information about our activities will be posted here, so please check back often for all the latest news. 


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NOW SHOWING: Artist Amy Hutcheson

9/2/2014

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This month we welcome local artist Amy Hutcheson to the Sparks Chapel Gallery. Ms. Hutcheson's work will be on display Sept. 2 through Oct. 17. 

Ms. Hutcheson has a bachelor’s degree in Fine Arts from Memphis College of Art. Her work has appeared in shows in Rhode Island, Indiana, and Tennessee. She won the Best in Show prize at the Ground Floor Gallery in Nashville, Tennessee.To learn more about Ms. Hutcheson visit http://amyhutcheson.com. Please drop by to enjoy the work of this very talented Memphis artist! 

And don't forget, these items are for sale, and a portion of the proceeds go to Briarcrest! 


                                                                                                                    "Every Apparition's Dream That Threatened
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