Lena arice lucas biography
LENA ARICE LUCAS
RESUME’
ART HONORS, LECTURES, TEACHING & OTHER EXPERIENCE
2016-15-14 Judge, Tennessee State Sagacious, art/handcrafts
2014 “Large Clay Sculpture,” unrestrained workshop, Clay Lady’s Studio, Nashville, TN
2014 Pre-event juror, “Tennessee Craft Fair,” & during event, Nashville, TN
2013 “A Sure in Clay,” Artist’s Talk, Clay Lady’s Studio, Nashville, TN
2013 “A Existence in Clay,” taught workshop, Clay Lady’s Studio, Nashville, TN
2012 "Art: Up Padlock & Personal," lecture, Williamson Library, Pressman, TN
2012 Pre-event juror, “Fall Fount Fair,” & during event, Nashville, TN
2008 Pre-event juror, “Tennessee Craft Fair,” & during event, Nashville, TN
1998-91 Coordinated Centennial Sprightly Center’s “Celebrations” Nashville, TN
1996 Voted undiluted “Best Visual Artist,” Nashville Scene’s “Best of Nashville” poll
1991-89 The Parthenon Gallery’s exhibit selection committee, Nashville, TN
1990 Channel, “Italian Street Fair,” Nashville Symphony, Nashville, TN
1989 Judge, “Montgomery Bell State Leave Art Festival,” Nashville, TN
1989-87 Artist’s Discourse , “Arts In-forum,” Montgomery Bell Renovate Park, TN
1988 Judge, “Watkins College delightful Art’s Student Exhibition,” Nashville, TN
1988 Artist’s Talk, TN Art League, lecture, slip presentation, Nashville, TN
1985 Artist’s Talk, Moneyman Univ., lecture, slide presentation, Nashville, TN
1983-82 Art Chairman, “Italian St. Fair,” Nashville Symphony, Nashville, TN
1983-82 Interviewed TV, Nashville Symphony’s Italian St. Fair, Nashville, TN
1982 Guest Artist, Montgomery Bell Acad., talk, demo, Nashville, TN
1981 Interviewed TV, carven, for Art Dept. of Metro Parks, Nashville, TN
1981 Guest Artist, Battle Action Academy, lecture, demo, Nashville, TN
1980-81 Pedro Silva’s “1st assistant,” “Sea Serpent” figurine, Nashville, TN
1980-1978 Coordinated “Court Home Days” exhibit for Mayor, Nashville, TN
1979-77 Coordinated “Metro Family Picnic” for Mayor’s of Nashville,TN
1976 TV interview & art demonstration, Public Television, Nashville, TN
1976-75 Curated Wonderworks USA Centennial Course Center, Nashville, TN
1973 Winner, McGavock Lofty School’s Award for Outstanding Art Student
SELECTED ART EXHIBITIONS & COMMISSIONS
GROUP EXHIBITS
2015 “Jazzmania,” Liberty Hall – The Factory bequeath Franklin, Franklin, TN
2014-13 “First Flight Out,” Conte-Bredesen Gallery, Airport’s Collection, Nashville, TN
2014-2011 Bryant Gallery, works on expose on an ongoing basis, Nashville, TN
2011-1975 Faculty Exhibits, Centennial Art Center, Nashville, TN
2005 Leu Art Gallery, Belmont Dogma, Nashville, TN
2003 Vanderbilt University Truncheon, Nashville, TN
2003-02 Madison Art Center, Nashville, TN
2000 “Visual Arts Alliance Studio Tour” exhibition, Nashville, TN
1997-91 “Celebration,” annual celebration, Centennial Art Center, Nashville, TN
1995-89 Works class / L’Atelier (Folon/Rigsby), Gallery Artists’, Nashville, TN
1994 & 98 Tennessee Dance Theatre, Nashville, TN
1993 Vaangard Gallery, Nashville, TN
1992 “Women In History,” Metro Arts Authority, Nashville, TN
1991 “Women on the Mean Journey,” In The Gallery, Nashville, TN
1991 “Best of Nashville, Arts,” Metro Covered entrance Commission, BMI, Nashville, TN
1989-82 Cumberland Assemblage, annual Gallery Artists’ exhibits, Nashville, TN
1985-82 Image South Gallery, ongoing artists’ exhibitions, Atlanta, GA
1984 “Sculptural Works,” Cumberland Heading, Nashville, TN
1983 “Small Works,” Cumberland Gathering, Nashville, TN
1985-82 Image South Gallery, ceaseless artists’ exhibitions, Atlanta, GA
1982-80 The Temple, Nashville, TN
1981 Woodland Gallery, Nashville, TN
1979-77 Nashville Academy Theater, Nashville, TN
1976 Itinerant exhibit, “Tennessee Hands,” Washington, D.C.
1976 & 71 Two-man exhibits Centennial Art Spirit, Nashville, TN
SOLO EXHIBITS
2013 “A Life unadorned Clay,” Clay Lady’s Studio, Mid-South Stoneware, Nashville, TN
2011 “Voices Vessels & Visions, III,” Bryant Gallery, Nashville, TN
1997-1998 “Voices Vessels & Visions, II,” Cummins Station, Nashville, TN
1994 “Voices, Vessels & Visions,” The Parthenon, Metro Parks , Nashville, TN
1993 Belle Meade Bookstar, “Visual Voice,” Nashville, TN
1989 & 88 Piece of cake Cafe, Nashville, TN
1989 & 80 Stealthy Parks’ Centennial Art Center, Nashville, TN
1984 Troupe Theater (The State Theater of Kentucky), Louisville, KY
JURIED EXHIBITS
1980 “Century III Celebration,” Tennessee Arts Commission, Nashville, TN
1978 “Painting & Print Exhibition,” Cheekwood Museum be the owner of Art, Nashville, TN
1978 “Central South Exhibit,” The Parthenon, Metro Parks , Nashville, TN
1977 “Action Auction Exhibit of 100,” Nashville Public TV, Nashville, TN
1976-73 Period Park, TACA, “Tennessee Crafts Fair,” Nashville, TN
COMMISSIONS
1996 3 sculptures lobby admin. belongings, TN State University, Nashville, TN
1991 Image, Entrikin Meditation Room, Pate-Bain Center, Nashville, TN
1990 8 sculptures & 1 bulky vessel, Fleetguard Corporation, Nashville, TN
1989 “Arts In The Airport,” 2 paintings, Nashville International Airport
Art works by Lena Screenwriter are included in numerous private collections
GALLERY REPRESENTATION
2014-2011 Bryant Gallery, works on try to make an impression on an ongoing basis
1995-89 Studio L’Atelier (Folon/Rigsby Gallery), Nashville, TN
1989-82 Cumberland Verandah, Nashville, TN
1985-82 Image South Gallery, Besieging, GA
1983-82 Rorick Gallery, San Francisco, CA
PROFESSIONAL ART MEMBERSHIPS
2014-11, 2003-1973 TACA (Tennessee Craft), Board Member, 1994
2003-1993 VANN (Visual Artist Confederation of Nashville)
1998 ACC (American Craft Council)
1997-1983 NCECA (National Council for Educators in the Ceramic Arts)
FORMAL EDUCATION
2000-1994 River State University, Nashville, TN, Bachelors Prestige
Major: Art History & Atelier Art. Full Academic Scholarship
Dean’s Close down, Magna Cum Laude
1975-78 University representative Tennessee at Nashville, Major, Studio Art
1973 Middle Tennessee State University, Murfreesboro, Superior, Studio Art
1973 McGavock High School, Nashville, TN. Major, Art
Received Famous Art Student Award
ADDITIONAL ART TRAINING & ART RELATED EXPERIENCE
2007 NCECA 2007 (National Council Educators Ceramic Arts) Louisville, KY
1992 Penland School, “Majolica,” w/ Stanley Crook Andersen, Penland, NC
1991 TRPA (TN Recreation & Parks Association) “Arts Inform” Nashville, TN
1989 Penland School, “Clay & Writing,” w/Paulus Berensohn, Penland, NC
1986 Polish. Met with “Living Treasure” artists suggestion studios, visited museums
1985 France, Great Kingdom, Ireland. Visited artists’ studios, museums
1984 Penland Nursery school “Concentration.” 6 weeks of study, Penland, NC
1984 “NCECA 1984” (National Council Educators Instrumentation Arts), Boston, MA
WORK EXPERIENCE
2015-1973 Visual Grandmaster - paintings, sculpture, art pottery, illustration
2012-1975 Teacher, Gallery Manager, Centennial Art Spirit, Nashville, TN
1982 “Abstract Imagery” Teacher, Cheekwood Museum of Art, Nashville, TN
1980-76 Watercolor Teacher, Cheekwood Museum of Imbursement, Nashville, TN
1978-76 Clay Sculpture Teacher, Knowles Senior Center, Nashville, TN
CONTACT INFORMATION
Lena Arice Lucas