ARTLIGHTENMENT – FILMS, VISUAL ART & WORKSHOPS NOV 10-13

Event to Showcase Original Works by More Than 50 Filmmakers and Artists..

More than 50 filmmakers and visual artists from across the nation will present their original works in Nashville from Nov. 10-13 (Thursday-Saturday) at the third annual “ARTlightenment” festival.

The film and visual art festival, which will occur in the historic Fall School Building (Celebrity Centre Nashville) at 1130 Eighth Ave. S., will feature original films, an art exhibition, and a wide range of professional workshops.

Festival hours are 6:30-9:30 p.m. on Thursday and Friday; noon-10 p.m. on Saturday; and noon-6 p.m. on Sunday. An artist reception and film/art awards presentation will occur from 6-10 p.m. Nov. 12 (Saturday).

The festival is sponsored by Jerry’s Artarama.

Admission is free for the art reception and exhibition. Attendees can enjoy the films and attend the workshops by purchasing a four-day pass for $10. For more information or to buy tickets, visit http://www.artlightenment.com.

“The theme for ‘ARTlightenment’ is ‘art, artists and the art of existence’,” said visual artist and filmmaker Robyn Morshead, founder of the event. “This is an opportunity for Middle Tennessee filmmakers and artists to show their best work to people who really care about art. There will be workshops and other events to bring artists together and help them advance their careers.”

Highlights of “ARTlightenment” are

* The showing of original films by more than 20 filmmakers, including Will Akers of Nashville, Nicole Cattrell of New York, John Jones of Nashville, Rob Lindsay of Nashville, Pamela Roberts of Atlanta, and Raeanne Rubenstein of Nashville. Showtimes are 6:30-9:30 p.m. on Thursday and Friday.

* An art exhibition from Thursday-Sunday featuring works by more then 30 artists, including Carla Christina Contreras (mixed-media photography) of Ashland City; Dan Deming (abstract paintings) of Big Bear, Calif.; Camille Engel (oil realism paintings) of Nashville; Gail McDaniel (watercolor paintings) of Franklin, Tenn.; Robyn Morshead (abstract sculptural paintings) of Nashville; and Charlotte Terrell (mixed-media landscape paintings) of Nashville.

* A free artist reception and film/art awards presentation from 6-9 p.m. Saturday. A professional panel of jurors will present a “Best of Show” and other awards to participating filmmakers and visual artists.

* Workshops from 1-5:30 p.m. Saturday and 1-4 p.m. Sunday covering topics such as publicity for artists and filmmakers; using professional photography to promote one’s career; gaining gallery representation; promoting, marketing and pricing one’s art; and creating a successful art career.

* Free painting lessons for children and adults from noon-6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.

Featured filmmakers are Will Akers of Nashville; Nicole Cattell of New York; Varda Hardy of Los Angeles; John Jones of Nashville; Rob Lindsay of Nashville; Pam Roberts of Atlanta; and Raeanne Rubenstein of Nashville. Also showing films will be Bayou Bennett of Los Angeles; Daniel Guyton of Atlanta; Curt Hahn of Nashville; Davis Jackson of Nashville; Drew Langer of Nashville; Karen Lavender of Los Angeles; Daniel Lir of Los Angeles; Hailey Lowe of Atlanta; Robyn Morshead of Nashville; Gary Ravenscroft of Los Angeles; Sal Rinella of Nashville; Mike Sydenstricker of Nashville; and Christian Wick of Nashville.

Featured visual artists are Carla Christina Contreras (mixed-media photography) of Ashland City; Dan Deming (abstract paintings) of Big Bear, Calif.; Camille Engel (oil realism paintings) of Nashville; Gail McDaniel (watercolor paintings) of Franklin, Tenn.; Robyn Morshead (abstract sculptural paintings) of Nashville; and Charlotte Terrell (mixed-media landscape paintings) of Nashville. Also presenting original works are Olga Alexeeva (mixed-media and acrylic art) of Nashville; Elaine Allen (abstract paintings) of Brentwood; Lucy Arvin (silk art) of Nashville; LaRhonda Angelissa (acrylic art and live painting) of Nashville; Carol Batey (abstract acrylic paintings) of Nashville; Deborah Bishop (abstract healing art) of Nashville; Holly Carmichael (expressionist acrylic art) of Nashville; Anne Carothers (oil paintings) of Murfreesboro; Jasmine Cheri (mixed-media painting and jewelry) of Nashville; Melody Erickson (acrylic paintings) of Nashville; Lucille Femine (real life impressionism) of Nashville; Pam Francis (abstract realism paintings) of Franklin; Christopher Gatelock (fine art photography) of Nashville; Steve Graham (hand-carved woodblocks) of Nashville; Pam Haile (acrylic paintings) of Nashville; Claudine Jefferson (abstract paintings) of Nashville; Monet Kittrell (New York fine art and fashion photography) of Nashville; Lukas Madorin (photography) of Nashville; Lida Naude (realism paintings) of Franklin; Carolyn Riess-Dodson (abstract paintings) of Murfreesboro; Dannie Richards (acrylic paintings) of Cedar Hills; Thomas Royalty (abstract paintings) of Hermitage; Kirk Seufert (abstract art) of Nashville; Diane J. Stockard (acrylic, mixed-media-music art) of Murfreesboro, Tenn.; Holly Stokes (stained glass art) of Nashville; Erica Swenson (realism paintings) of Nashville; Massood Taj (mandala art) of Nashville; Stacey Taylor (acrylic realism paintings) of Franklin; and The Sandman (sand art) of Nashville.

Leading workshops will be photographer Carla Christina Contreras, visual artist Camille Engel, visual artist Pomm Hepner, visual artist A.D. Maddox, and publicist/educator/composer Chuck Whiting.

For more info go to www.artlightenment.com