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Center of Excellence for the Creative Arts

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From abstract art to the written word, APSU’s Center of Excellence for the Creative Arts offers one-of-a-kind experiences in visual art, music, creative writing and theatre. The only such program in Tennessee, Austin Peay’s Center of Excellence for the Creative Arts (CECA) produces more than 100 visual art, creative writing, music and theatre activities each year.

For APSU students, the Center’s master classes, concerts, workshops and lectures create rare opportunities to work with – and learn from – nationally acclaimed artists and performers. For the public, the Center provides countless free and low-cost exhibitions, readings, concerts and performances, including the Clarksville Community Concert Series.

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    Center of Excellence for the Creative Arts

    601 College Street
    Clarksville, TN 37044

    Phone: (931) 221-7876   |   Email   |   Official Website

  • Current Events

    02/02/12- 02/25/12

    Danesha Stallings & Kim Balvre Austin Peay State University Danesha Stallings & Kim Balvre Presented by Center of Excellence for the Creative Arts at Austin Peay State University February 2-February 25, 2012 Local artists Danesha Stallings and Kim Balvre will be showing their art at the APSU Downtown Gallery. Opening Reception: 5 - 8pm, Thursday 02/02. This event takes place inside the Downtown Gallery. The Downtown Gallery is located at 116 Strawberry Alley in Downtown Clarksville.

    01/17/12- 02/05/12

    TAKE CARE: Biomedical Ethics in the Twenty-First Century Austin Peay State University TAKE CARE: Biomedical Ethics in the Twenty-First Century Presented by Center of Excellence for the Creative Arts at Austin Peay State University January 17-February 5, 2012 This exhibition considers civilization’s unease with modern family planning, maternal and fetal care, childbirth and child rearing. Take Care highlights modern bioethical dilemmas with the hope that the viewers will take the opportunity to better appreciate the complexity of these personal decisions in a rapidly changing world. Opening lecture by Adrienne Outlaw, Jan. 17, 5:00pm with reception at 6:00pm. This event takes place inside the Trahern...

  • Upcoming Events

    02/13/12	Igor Stravinsky’s “The Soldier’s Tale” Austin Peay State University Igor Stravinsky’s “The Soldier’s Tale” Presented by Center of Excellence for the Creative Arts at Austin Peay State University February 13, 2012 Join APSU Music, Theatre and Dance faculty for a fully staged production of Igor Stravinsky’s milestone “L’Histoire du Soldat.” Adapted, directed and choreographed by Marcus Hayes, with music performed by members of the Gateway Chamber Orchestra conducted by Gregory Wolynec. Free and open to the public. This event takes place inside the Concert Hall.
    02/13/12- 03/02/12	Propaganda Posters, curated by Suta Lee and Cindy Marsh Austin Peay State University Propaganda Posters, curated by Suta Lee and Cindy Marsh Presented by Center of Excellence for the Creative Arts at Austin Peay State University February 13-March 2, 2012 This show explores the art of mid Twentieth-century Asian propaganda. This event takes place inside the Trahern Gallery.
    02/17/12	Clarksville Community Concert Series featuring Ensemble Amarcord Austin Peay State University Clarksville Community Concert Series featuring Ensemble Amarcord Presented by Center of Excellence for the Creative Arts at Austin Peay State University February 17, 2012 The internationally recognized vocal ensemble comes to APSU from Germany. Their repertoire ranges from medieval plainsong to contemporary jazz and folk arrangements. The ensemble amarcord is a German male classical vocal ensemble based in Leipzig, founded in 1992 by five former members of the Thomanerchor. Their focus is Medieval music, Renaissance music and the collaboration with contemporary composers. This event takes place inside the Concert Hall.
    02/19/12- 02/21/12	Guitar Fest Austin Peay State University Guitar Fest Presented by Center of Excellence for the Creative Arts at Austin Peay State University February 19-February 21, 2012 More details to come... This event takes place inside the Concert Hall.
    02/22/12- 02/26/12	End Days Directed by Sara Gotcher Austin Peay State University End Days Directed by Sara Gotcher Presented by Center of Excellence for the Creative Arts at Austin Peay State University February 22-February 26, 2012 Sixteen-year-old Rachel Stein is having a bad year. Her father hasn’t changed out of his pajamas since 9/11. Her mother has begun a close, personal relationship with Jesus. Her new neighbor, a 16-year-old Elvis impersonator, has fallen for her hard. And, the Apocalypse is coming Wednesday. Her only hope is that Stephen Hawking will save them all. End Days is truly a “rapturously” funny and serious play. This event takes place inside the Trahern Theatre.
    02/29/12	APSU Symphonic Band Austin Peay State University APSU Symphonic Band Presented by Center of Excellence for the Creative Arts at Austin Peay State University February 29, 2012 The Austin Peay State University Department of Music and the Center of Excellence for the Creative Arts will present a concert featuring the APSU Symphonic Band. This event takes place in Concert Hall.

• Current &
  Upcoming Events

  • Current Events

    02/02/12- 02/25/12

    Danesha Stallings & Kim Balvre Austin Peay State University Danesha Stallings & Kim Balvre Presented by Center of Excellence for the Creative Arts at Austin Peay State University February 2-February 25, 2012 Local artists Danesha Stallings and Kim Balvre will be showing their art at the APSU Downtown Gallery. Opening Reception: 5 - 8pm, Thursday 02/02. This event takes place inside the Downtown Gallery. The Downtown Gallery is located at 116 Strawberry Alley in Downtown Clarksville.

    01/17/12- 02/05/12

    TAKE CARE: Biomedical Ethics in the Twenty-First Century Austin Peay State University TAKE CARE: Biomedical Ethics in the Twenty-First Century Presented by Center of Excellence for the Creative Arts at Austin Peay State University January 17-February 5, 2012 This exhibition considers civilization’s unease with modern family planning, maternal and fetal care, childbirth and child rearing. Take Care highlights modern bioethical dilemmas with the hope that the viewers will take the opportunity to better appreciate the complexity of these personal decisions in a rapidly changing world. Opening lecture by Adrienne Outlaw, Jan. 17, 5:00pm with reception at 6:00pm. This event takes place inside the Trahern...

  • Upcoming Events

    02/13/12	Igor Stravinsky’s “The Soldier’s Tale” Austin Peay State University Igor Stravinsky’s “The Soldier’s Tale” Presented by Center of Excellence for the Creative Arts at Austin Peay State University February 13, 2012 Join APSU Music, Theatre and Dance faculty for a fully staged production of Igor Stravinsky’s milestone “L’Histoire du Soldat.” Adapted, directed and choreographed by Marcus Hayes, with music performed by members of the Gateway Chamber Orchestra conducted by Gregory Wolynec. Free and open to the public. This event takes place inside the Concert Hall.
    02/13/12- 03/02/12	Propaganda Posters, curated by Suta Lee and Cindy Marsh Austin Peay State University Propaganda Posters, curated by Suta Lee and Cindy Marsh Presented by Center of Excellence for the Creative Arts at Austin Peay State University February 13-March 2, 2012 This show explores the art of mid Twentieth-century Asian propaganda. This event takes place inside the Trahern Gallery.
    02/17/12	Clarksville Community Concert Series featuring Ensemble Amarcord Austin Peay State University Clarksville Community Concert Series featuring Ensemble Amarcord Presented by Center of Excellence for the Creative Arts at Austin Peay State University February 17, 2012 The internationally recognized vocal ensemble comes to APSU from Germany. Their repertoire ranges from medieval plainsong to contemporary jazz and folk arrangements. The ensemble amarcord is a German male classical vocal ensemble based in Leipzig, founded in 1992 by five former members of the Thomanerchor. Their focus is Medieval music, Renaissance music and the collaboration with contemporary composers. This event takes place inside the Concert Hall.
    02/19/12- 02/21/12	Guitar Fest Austin Peay State University Guitar Fest Presented by Center of Excellence for the Creative Arts at Austin Peay State University February 19-February 21, 2012 More details to come... This event takes place inside the Concert Hall.
    02/22/12- 02/26/12	End Days Directed by Sara Gotcher Austin Peay State University End Days Directed by Sara Gotcher Presented by Center of Excellence for the Creative Arts at Austin Peay State University February 22-February 26, 2012 Sixteen-year-old Rachel Stein is having a bad year. Her father hasn’t changed out of his pajamas since 9/11. Her mother has begun a close, personal relationship with Jesus. Her new neighbor, a 16-year-old Elvis impersonator, has fallen for her hard. And, the Apocalypse is coming Wednesday. Her only hope is that Stephen Hawking will save them all. End Days is truly a “rapturously” funny and serious play. This event takes place inside the Trahern Theatre.
    02/29/12	APSU Symphonic Band Austin Peay State University APSU Symphonic Band Presented by Center of Excellence for the Creative Arts at Austin Peay State University February 29, 2012 The Austin Peay State University Department of Music and the Center of Excellence for the Creative Arts will present a concert featuring the APSU Symphonic Band. This event takes place in Concert Hall.

• Past
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  • Past Events

    01/30/12	Gateway Chamber Orchestra Presents Pastoral Soundscapes Austin Peay State University
    01/24/12	Clarksville Community Concert Series featuring Clarinetist David Shifrin Austin Peay State University
    12/11/11	APSU Symphony Orchestra Presents Vienna in Clarksville Austin Peay State University
    12/06/11	APSU Symphonic Band Austin Peay State University
    12/05/11	APSU Wind Ensemble Austin Peay State University
    12/03/11	Choral Holiday Dinner Austin Peay State University
    12/03/11- 12/04/11	Fall Student Choreography Showcase Austin Peay State University
    12/02/11	Christmas Concert Austin Peay State University
    12/01/11- 12/31/11	APSU Downtown Gallery: Kelly Kerrigan and Clare Coyle Taylor Austin Peay State University
    11/30/11	Acuff Chair of Excellence Anthony Zerbe solo performance of It’s All Done With Mirrors Austin Peay State University
    11/22/11	Governors Singers Present The Little Match Girl Passion Austin Peay State University
    11/21/11	Visiting Artist Lecture Series with Gerrit Westerveld Austin Peay State University
    11/16/11- 11/20/11	The Beaux’ Strategem Austin Peay State University
    11/07/11- 11/23/11	The Urban Landscape Austin Peay State University
    04/28/11	The Austin Peay Wind Ensemble Austin Peay State University
    04/25/11	APSU Choral Ensemble Presents SEASONS Austin Peay State University
    04/16/11- 04/17/11	CECA 25: APSU Opera Presents George Mabry’s “Ben and the Virtues” Austin Peay State University
    04/13/11- 04/17/11	How I Learned to Drive Austin Peay State University
    04/09/11	Clarksville Community Concert Series: John Pizzarelli and the Swing Seven Austin Peay State University
    04/08/11	Mid-South Jazz Festival 50th Anniversary Austin Peay State University
    04/07/11	3rd Terminal Short Video Festival Austin Peay State University
    04/05/11	Visiting Writers Series: Poet and Essayist Lia Purpura Austin Peay State University
    04/04/11	Gateway Chamber Ensemble Austin Peay State University
    02/28/11	Clarksville Community Concert Series: Ana Vidovic Austin Peay State University
    02/25/11	CECA 25: Fiction Reading by Joyce Carol Oates Austin Peay State University
    02/23/11- 03/27/11	Bat Boy: The Musical Austin Peay State University
    02/21/11- 03/18/11	John W. Ford: House Not a Home Austin Peay State University
    01/31/11	Visiting Artist Lecture Series: Gregg M. Horowitz on Aesthetics Austin Peay State University
    01/24/11	Visiting Writers Series: Poet John Pursley III Austin Peay State University
    01/24/11	Dimensions New Music Series: The Music of Paul Schoenfield Austin Peay State University
    01/24/11- 02/11/11	Recent Interests: The Art of Mark DeYoung Austin Peay State University
    01/20/11	Clarksville Community Concert Series: The Fisk Jubilee Singers Austin Peay State University
    01/17/11	Terminal New Media Art Project: Benjamin Baker-Smith’s Infinite Glitch Austin Peay State University
    12/14/10	VocalEase Austin Peay State University
    12/08/10- 12/09/10	Fall Student Choreography Showcase Austin Peay State University
    12/07/10	The Austin Peay Wind Ensemble Austin Peay State University
    12/05/10	The Austin Peay Symphony Orchestra Holiday Concert Austin Peay State University
    12/04/10	Christmas Choral Concert: Hanging of the Greens Holiday Dinner and Show Austin Peay State University
    11/22/10	Dimensions New Music Series: 25th Anniversary Concert Austin Peay State University
    11/22/10	Visiting Artist Lecture Series: New Media Artist Yael Kanerek Austin Peay State University
    11/18/10	Choir Fest Austin Peay State University
    11/17/10- 11/21/10	William Shakespeare’s King Lear Austin Peay State University
    11/16/10	The Governors Singers Austin Peay State University
    11/15/10	Terminal New Media Art Project: Michael Demers’ The Sky Is Falling Austin Peay State University
    11/14/10	Acuff Instrumental Concert: Flutist William Bennett Austin Peay State University
    11/08/10	Gateway Chamber Ensemble Austin Peay State University
    11/08/10- 11/24/10	The Bruce White School of Sculpture: A Tribute Exhibition Austin Peay State University
    10/30/10	Halloween Percussion Concert Austin Peay State University
    10/30/10	John Erickson, Children's Author of Hank the Cowdog, Reads from The Case of the Halloween Ghost Customs House Museum and Cultural Center - Clarksville
    10/28/10	Visiting Artist Lecture Series: Photographer Adi Nes Austin Peay State University
    10/28/10	Visiting Writers Series: Novelist Richard Bausch Austin Peay State University
    10/25/10	Tribute to Robert Schumann Concert Austin Peay State University
    10/22/10	Clarksville Community Concert Series: Soprano Danielle Talamantes Austin Peay State University
    10/21/10	CECA 25: Meredith Monk & Vocal Ensemble Austin Peay State University
    10/16/10	Middle Tennessee Gala Dance Performance Austin Peay State University
    10/14/10- 10/30/10	Faculty Biennial Art Exhibition Austin Peay State University
    10/11/10	The Austin Peay Wind Ensemble Austin Peay State University
    10/09/10	2nd Annual Homecoming Alumni Show Austin Peay State University
    10/08/10	Acuff Choral Concert: The Music of Haitian Composer Sidney Guillaume Austin Peay State University
    10/07/10	Visiting Artist Lecture Series: Ceramicist Peter Rose Austin Peay State University
    10/01/10	Clarksville Community Concert Series: The Ying String Quartet Austin Peay State University
    09/29/10- 10/03/10	Phi(LO): A Play by Gaye Jeffers Austin Peay State University
    09/27/10	Gateway Chamber Ensemble Austin Peay State University
    09/26/10	Visiting Writers Series: Poets Kazim Ali & Brett Ralph Austin Peay State University
    09/20/10	Visiting Artist Lecture Series: Photographer Arno Rafael Minkkinen Austin Peay State University
    09/16/10	CECA 25: Nashville Bluegrass Band Austin Peay State University
    09/12/10- 09/18/10	7X7 Dances Austin Peay State University
    09/07/10	Clarksville Community Concert Series: Todd Hill and His Orchestra Austin Peay State University
    09/07/10- 10/01/10	Manifold Austin Peay State University
    07/28/10- 07/31/10	2010 Clarksville Writers' Conference Austin Peay State University
    07/11/10- 07/17/10	Tennessee Young Writers' Workshop Austin Peay State University
    04/10/10	Clarksville Community Concert Series: Joel Frahm Quartet APSU - Music/Mass Communication Building
    04/05/10- 04/16/10	Acuff Chair of Excellence Visual Arts Exhibition Austin Peay State University
    03/15/10- 03/26/10	42nd Annual Student Art Exhibition Austin Peay State University
    02/22/10	Lecture by Visual Artist Kevin Tavin Austin Peay State University
    02/22/10	Clarksville Community Concert Series: Gateway Chamber Ensemble APSU - Music/Mass Communication Building
    02/18/10	Lecture by Visual Artist Ruthanne Tudball Austin Peay State University
    02/16/10	APSU Annual Choral Festival APSU - Music/Mass Communication Building
    02/15/10- 02/26/10	Form is Content: The Ceramics of Ken Shipley Austin Peay State University
    02/13/10	Governor's Honor Band Festival Closing Concert APSU - Music/Mass Communication Building
    02/12/10	Governor's Honor Band Festival APSU - Music/Mass Communication Building
    02/11/10	Reading by Kentucky Novelist Squire Babcock Austin Peay State University
    02/08/10- 02/09/10	GuitarFest APSU - Music/Mass Communication Building
    02/08/10	Lecture by Visual Artist Clifton Meador Austin Peay State University
    02/06/10	Southern Circuit: Tour of Independent Filmmakers Austin Peay State University
    02/01/10	Dimensions Contemporary Music Series: The Music of Chen Yi APSU - Music/Mass Communication Building
    01/24/10	Clarksville Community Concert Series: Massenkoff Russian Folk Festival APSU - Music/Mass Communication Building
    01/19/10- 02/09/10	Surrender: Images of the Exotic Austin Peay State University
    11/12/09	Autumn Salon Series at Madison Street United Methodist Church
    11/07/09	Southern Circuit: Tour of Independent Filmmakers: Milking the Rhino Customs House Museum and Cultural Center - Clarksville
    10/30/09	Halloween Percussion Ensemble APSU - Music/Mass Communication Building
    10/29/09	Poetry Reading with Phillis Levin and Kate Gleason APSU - Music/Mass Communication Building
    10/25/09	The Austin Peay State University Orchestra Performs Beethoven APSU - Music/Mass Communication Building
    10/22/09	Octubafest! APSU - Music/Mass Communication Building
    10/17/09	Dance Concert Featuring Dance from Middle Tennessee
    10/15/09	The Austin Peay Wind Ensemble APSU - Music/Mass Communication Building
    10/12/09	The Gateway Chamber Ensemble Performs Quintets APSU - Music/Mass Communication Building
    10/08/09	Autumn Salon Series at the Downtown Artists Cooperative
    10/08/09	Clarksville Community Concert Series: Pianist Gabriela Montero APSU - Music/Mass Communication Building
    10/05/09	Modern Light: Selections from the Jim and Nan Robertson Photography Collection APSU - Music/Mass Communication Building
    10/03/09	Southern Circuit: Tour of Independent Filmmakers: Pants on Fire Customs House Museum and Cultural Center - Clarksville
    09/23/09- 09/27/09	Proof APSU - Music/Mass Communication Building
    09/15/09	Reading by Essayist Ander Monson Austin Peay State University
    09/14/09	Dimensions Contemporary Music Series: Paris Between the Wars APSU - Music/Mass Communication Building
    09/12/09	Southern Circuit: Tour of Independent Filmmakers: Dare Not Walk Alone Customs House Museum and Cultural Center - Clarksville
    09/08/09	Lecture by Mark Scala, Curator at the Frist Center APSU - Music/Mass Communication Building
    09/08/09- 09/25/09	Jettison: New Ideas in Abstraction APSU - Music/Mass Communication Building
    08/31/09	Clarksville Community Concert Series: The Todd Hill Orchestra APSU - Music/Mass Communication Building
    08/31/09	Upgrade! Tennessee: New Media Art from the State APSU - Music/Mass Communication Building
    04/27/09- 05/03/09	Visual Communications BFA Senior Exhibition Austin Peay State University
    04/22/09	APSU Orchestra begins APSU - Music/Mass Communication Building
    04/22/09- 04/26/09	Student Directed One Acts APSU - Music/Mass Communication Building
    04/15/09	Visiting Writers Series: Allison Joseph APSU - Music/Mass Communication Building
    04/03/09	Mid-South Jazz Festival Featuring The John Proulx Trio APSU - Music/Mass Communication Building
    04/01/09	APSU Clarinet Choir begins APSU - Music/Mass Communication Building
    03/30/09	Art Critic Lecture: Peter Schjeldahl APSU - Music/Mass Communication Building
    03/30/09- 04/08/09	41st Annual Student Art Show Austin Peay State University
    03/27/09	APSU VocalEase APSU - Music/Mass Communication Building
    03/26/09	Asanbe Diversity Symposium Lecture: Dr. Abiola Irele
    03/26/09- 03/28/09	Spring Dance Concert APSU - Music/Mass Communication Building
    03/24/09	Clarinetist Luc Jackman recital APSU - Music/Mass Communication Building
    03/20/09	Mingzhe Wang Faculty Recital APSU - Music/Mass Communication Building
    03/19/09	APSU Tuba Ensemble APSU - Music/Mass Communication Building
    03/17/09	Pianist Ilya Poletaev recital APSU - Music/Mass Communication Building
    03/06/09	Concert Artist Series Trio Verlaine APSU - Music/Mass Communication Building
    03/04/09	Jeanette Zyko Faculty Recital APSU - Music/Mass Communication Building
    03/02/09	APSU Symphonic Band APSU - Music/Mass Communication Building
    02/25/09- 03/01/09	Sea Gull APSU - Music/Mass Communication Building
    02/16/09- 03/06/09	New Works by Brigham Dimick Austin Peay State University
    02/02/09	Dimensions New Music Series APSU - Music/Mass Communication Building
    01/23/09	Concert Artist Series - Imani Winds APSU - Music/Mass Communication Building
    01/20/09- 02/08/09	New Works by Young Kim Austin Peay State University
    10/27/08- 03/27/09	Permanent Art Collection Austin Peay State University

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