Art After Hours: The Art of Flags

Shhhh...Art After Hours.

Sounds like a sneak peek if we have ever heard of one.

So here's the scoop:
Art After Hours is Nashville's 1st monthly, CITY-WIDE art crawl. Participating galleries will be opened late (After Hours) from 5-8 PM on the first Thursday of each month so gallery patrons can stop in after work and see what is new (this is the sneak peek part). Most galleries will also be featuring guest speakers, artist demonstrations, gallery artists will be in attendance, and light refreshments will be served. This special event is being facilitated by the Nashville Association of Art Dealers (NAAD) and a complete listing of participating galleries can be found on their website: www.nashvilleartdealers.net.

During Art After Hours on July 2, The Arts Company will be presenting "The Art of Flags" to celebrate the Fourth of July. This exhibition will feature commissioned works by Jorge Arrieta, Brother Mel, Norris Hall, Myles Maillie, and Bob McGill. Some of our featured artists will be with us that evening and Bob McGill will be giving an artist demonstration throughout the night.


In the spirit of sneak peeks we are offering a sneak peek challenge. Here is what you have to do:

1. Look at the images below and match the flag sections to the correct artist (if you click on the image it will appear in a larger format)

2. Print out the images with your answers written on the sheet

3. Bring your print out with you, complete with answers to Art After Hours on July 2 between 5 - 8 PM

4. If all your answers are correct you will receive a 10% off coupon for The Arts Company

Limit one per customer

Artist of the Week: Aggie Zed

We recently received a new shipment of Aggie Zed sculptures in the mail. Two boxes full! It was like Christmas, we love getting any new artwork in but two boxes filled to the brim with small porcelain people and creatures is a real treat, especially since we had no idea who we would find in the boxes. It turns out that within an hour: 19 people, 5 elephants, 5 fish, 5 cats, and 4 bull trophies appeared and created a small army on our table. These fascinating sculptures seem to intrigue all audiences who can't help but stare into their small little eyes and marvel at their ever so delicate fingers. Even the animals are mystifying due to their mid-action poses. Aggie Zed sculpts with the intention of presenting art with humor and poignancy both of which are achieved through her fist sized figures.

If you are an Aggie Zed lover or are just hearing about her for the first time please stop in to take a look. You will be delighted with what you see and will more than likely be able to relate to one of these small figures as they all have a personality all their own.

Box one FULL of petite sculptures

The first out of the box, elephants on parade

Brian proudly displaying what he just unwrapped

Our new sculpture army!

The aftermath - two empty boxes and lots of packing material.

Music Fever Has Hit

Even though Nashville is always Music City this week during the CMT Music Festival and Awards Nashville is truly a place that will eat, breathe, and sleep music. Thousands of people flood the city to hear their favorite musicians and to take part in the annual event. In addition to the CMT Music Festival, not far from Nashville in Manchester, TN, Bonnaroo is held featuring musical artists for four days. These two events would be any music lover's dream.

Even if you are not able to come to Music City to participate in all of the festivities here are some pieces of art from our gallery artists that will help you feel like you are here! Just turn up your stereo and scroll.

If you are in town we would love to see you! Stop by on your way to a concert and see what music related works we have and who knows who you may run into!

The Stage - Kimiko

The Best Days of My Life - Bob McGill

Mose Vinson - Bill Steber

Beatles - Lamar Sorrento

Painted Steel Guitar - Brother Mel

A Lonesome Song - Charles Keiger