Singing on Spring: A Night of Original Songs and Creative Connection

Join us for Singing on Spring, a special evening celebrating the art of songwriting. Hear fresh, unreleased songs from some of the area's most talented local songwriters and take part in the creative process as they share in an intimate, supportive setting.

Join Us for May 2025’s Final Friday Art Showcase!

Discover stunning new artworks by Nelson Matos, Svetlana Eden, Meemi JL’. Meet and greet the budding new artist, Nelson Matos. Enjoy beverages and snacks as you explore the vibrant eclectic art of the gallery. Visit our website for the latest updates and events. Don’t miss out on this fantabulous community event! Come explore PhotoArt Gallery and Studio in the Spring Street Art District of Cookeville, TN.

Join Us for This Month’s Final Friday Art Showcase!

Discover stunning new artworks by Charles Becker, Mary Habif, Charles Ness, and Ron Baker. Don’t miss the highlight of the evening: the exclusive photography exhibit EQUUS by Ron Baker. Enjoy complementary beverages and snacks as you explore the gallery. Visit our website for the latest updates and possible live music announcements. Don’t miss out on this vibrant community event! Come explore PhotoArt Gallery and Studio in the Spring Street Art District of Cookeville, TN.

Join us at the Reception on July 7th from 2:00 - 5:00 P.M. for a unique chance to delve into EQUUS - the captivating photographic exhibition by Ron Baker. Located at the esteemed PhotoArt Gallery on 31 W. Spring St., Cookeville, TN 38501, this event welcomes enthusiasts of art and equine culture to explore the profound world of horses through Baker's lens.

Ron Baker's artwork eloquently captures the essence of horses and their profound connections with their caretakers. Whether you're an art aficionado, a horse enthusiast, or simply drawn to compelling visual storytelling, EQUUS promises to captivate and inspire visitors from all walks of life.

From July 5th to July 27th, the exhibition will be open to the public, inviting you to immerse yourself in the breathtaking imagery and narratives that honor the grace and spirit of equine life. Save the date and join us for an unforgettable journey through EQUUS.

Art Speak is a monthly community support event for artists who crave inspiration, feedback, critique, and peer support. The meeting format is informal, organic, and open to all artists of all ages and mediums.

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Art Speak is a monthly community support event for artists who crave inspiration, feedback, critique, and peer support. The meeting format is informal, organic, and open to all artists of all ages and mediums.

Instructor Ron Baker is a 25-year professional with 20 years of teaching to his credit. He presents his knowledge in an easy-to-understand non-technical way that strips away the frustration. Ron’s fun approach makes each class enjoyable and something to look forward to while challenging you to improve.

In this 6-week course, you will learn about:
Program Modes, Manual Settings, Proper Exposure, Depth of Field, Motion, ISO, White Balance, Highlights, Shadows, Light, Composition, and Subject Matter.

Final Fridays at PhotoArt feature new artists, solo exhibits, and/or live performances. Come explore PhotoArt Gallery and Studio in the Spring Street Art District of Cookeville, TN.

Join us at PhotoArt Gallery on Monday, January 29th 2024 from 5.30 - 7.00 P.M. for the first meeting of Art Speak.

Art speak is a monthly community support event for artists who crave inspiration, feedback, critique, and peer support. The meeting format is informal, organic and open to all artists of all age ranges and medium. If you would like to feature your work for open critique, please use the contact form on this site to arrange. Everyone is encouraged to bring a recent work to display for casual discussion. This monthly gathering will be a place to ask questions and share information such as (how do I price my work? Where do I exhibit/sell my work? What art shows are coming up? Where can I purchase certain supplies? Does anyone have such and such I can borrow? Where can I take a class? Where can I teach a class? Where can I have copies/scans/prints made? All other questions, not mentioned here, are up for you to bring. This first meeting will be a catalyst for further development and interest. I hope to see you there!

Final Fridays at PhotoArt feature new artists, solo exhibits, and/or live performances. Come explore PhotoArt Gallery and Studio in the Spring Street Art District of Cookeville, TN.

Final Friday is a monthly event that is normally 5-9PM but JUNE is planned to be a day-long celebration for the 4 years in business at 31 West Spring Street. Come see and purchase new local art, engaging conversation, and snacks.

Community Drum Circle

On April 15th at 10 am, the Tennessee Tech Percussion Studio will host a community drum circle for elementary and middle school students.

ENJOY THE ARTS! Come join us for an amazing evening of song, food, drink, and sing-along during this Special Christmas Celebration and customer appreciation event. Featured will be some of Cookeville's most talented voices.

Doors open at 5.00 P.M. Program begins at 6.00 and goes until 8.00.

$10 suggested donation. Also enjoy special prices on all art purchases all day.

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Titties is on a mission to end poverty, homelessness, war, slaughterhouses, and slavery by creating global healing hubs that promote community recycling initiatives, interdisciplinary workshops focused on literacy and free rave spaces.

Join us on June 6th from 430-630PM at Photoart Studio and Gallery 31 W. Spring St.Cookeville, TN 38501 for our 13th TITTIES event as we learn how to make tote bags from old T-shirts. Please bring an old T-shirt and a pair of scissors.

Workshop Host: Hannah Yukon also known as Cosmic Kitty (CK) is the creator of Titties and Liberatory Learners. She was born in New Zealand and was raised between Singapore and America. She is a multimedia hybrid artist, musician, writer, actor, and model. You can learn more about her art at www.cosmickitty.space

Each month, the First Saturday Open House Art Show is a unique opportunity to meet the artists, support local art, ask questions, socialize, and see what’s new in the Upper Cumberland Art Scene. PhotoArt has so much more to offer, stop in and discover all it has to offer our wonderful community.

Join us on the first Friday of each month from June - October to support and connect with the local arts community. Artists will exhibit their work in different Cookeville locations each month. First Fridays are a great opportunity to shop local, explore small businesses in Cookeville, and meet local artists. Follow us on social media for more details about these monthly events: @artroundtennessee

Each month, the First Saturday Open House Art Show is a unique opportunity to meet the artists, support local art, ask questions, socialize, and see what’s new in the Upper Cumberland Art Scene. PhotoArt has so much more to offer, stop in and discover all it has to offer our wonderful community.

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$75.00

As an artist, communicating your work is a necessary part of what you do. This 4-Hour workshop teaches you how to overcome the challenges of photographing your art. Drawings, paintings, ceramics, sculptures, textiles, or jewelry each of which requires a different approach. Photographically, some of the most difficult situations to capture are high-contrast, glossy, or heavily textured pieces. This workshop will address, demonstrate, and teach you how to overcome such challenges. Since the public likes to see, meet or understand the artist whose work they are purchasing, we will also go over headshots. As a bonus, every attendee will receive a voucher for a complimentary headshot and one piece of art photographed to reproduction quality.
Snacks and beverages will be provided.

BEGINNING PHOTOGRAPHY is designed for the novice and those individuals who seek a better understanding of their camera operations while developing their eye for better composition.

August's Final Friday Art Show features the works of Jon Anderson, David Jewett, Ginger Newborn, Rick Austin, Helga Skinner and Maria Warrens. Purchase art, meet the artists, network, and enjoy an evening of friends and live music. Final Friday is a free public event that occurs the last Friday of every month. Parking is available off Church Street.