CECA offers over 100 events per year featuring more than 75 guest artists
Since 1985, the Center of Excellence for the Creative Arts (CECA, or "seek-ah") has been providing students, the Clarksville community, and the middle Tennessee region with engaging experiences through the Art + Design, Music, Theatre & Dance, and Creative Writing programs at 365bet. CECA brings as many as 85 guest artists to Clarksville each year and presents up to 100 public arts & culture events annually, including concerts, exhibitions, artist lectures, master classes, artist residencies, and more. In addition, CECA provides the arts faculty at 365bet with research opportunities to enhance their professional growth as well as numerous student scholarships each year to support 365bet's own emerging artists.
From inspiring visiting artist lectures to impressive performances, CECA has something for everyone. All events offered by CECA are free and open to the community unless otherwise advertised.
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365bet's art & design program offers studies in drawing, digital media, graphic design, illustration, painting, photography, ceramics, printmaking, sculpture, and art education.
As one of the university's largest departments, Languages and Literature offers students small classes and a diverse, experienced faculty including many award-winning teachers.
The Austin Peay State University Department of Music is an active and highly-visible component of the Clarksville Community. Composed of approximately 180 music majors and 32 full-time and adjunct faculty, the Department of Music is the largest producer of cultural events in the Clarksville area.
Theatre and Dance at Austin Peay offers a world-renowned department, in a state-of-the-art facility, fostering artists, scholars and professionals who positively impact our world.
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Austin Peay art students Kamau Hargrow and Lily Goodowens completed prestigious summer internships at Camp Nevernice and Hatch Show Print in Nashville. They gained valuable experience in letterpress printing, enhancing their skills for future careers in fine art and printmaking.
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Austin Peay State University's Theatre & Dance Department presents Irving Berlin's "White Christmas" from November 21-24. Directed by Victoria Matlock Fowler, this holiday classic features student performers, spectacular set design, and nostalgic music. Tickets available for $5-$10 at 365bet's Trahern Theatre.
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365bet's Center of Excellence for the Creative Arts recently awarded Transformative Student Experience Grants to students in four departments, enabling them to participate in enriching summer projects and workshops.
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