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.
More information coming soon!
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.
Join us every last Friday of the month to experience featured artists, special exhibits, live entertainment and purchase art for your home or office while taking advantage of discounts on select art. Cookeville’s number 1 gallery for art and gifts.
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.
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.
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.
January 2023 Photography Class for Beginners. Take the mystery out of camera operations, learn the menus, and uncover your creative energy in this fun and informative 6-week course with professional photographer Ron Baker.
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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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.
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.
Solo Art Show | KATHRYN EGLI | Abstract Dreams of the Spirit - Do not miss this opportunity to view over 40 abstract paintings by Kathryn. Each piece incorporates the use of rich colors, textures, and expressive light. “My abstract work brings the dreams of the spirit to life.” Inspired by her many travels throughout the United States, Europe, and Australia. Her affection for the outdoors becomes evident with the impasto intermingling of earth tones and vibrant color.
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.
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.
Welcome to PhotoArt Gallery and Studio; Cookeville Tennessee’s number one gallery for local art. Our mission is to serve the community by welcoming all people to explore, purchase and experience art, creativity, and our shared humanity.
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 on the Upper Cumberland Art Scene. PhotoArt has so much more to offer, stop in and discover all it has to offer our wonderful community.
First Saturdays replaced Final Friday’s offering more convenient hours to our visitors and customers. Appetizers/snacks, refreshments, food trucks, and live music add to the enjoyment of First Saturdays. See you there!
Ron Baker - owner/curator/photographer
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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.
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.
Join instructor Ron Baker @ PhotoArt along with other photography enthusiasts for an informative, hands-on beginning photography class. Classes are always a mixture of indoor instruction and on-location field trip exercises. Guaranteed to improve your photography while learning how to overcome challenging situations. A fun learning experience for everyone! Summer is here, register today!
Call to artists - Exhibit/sell your work each month on Final-Friday and Second-Chance Saturday. Setup on Thursday, take-down Saturday afternoon. For more information, or to reserve your spot, fill out the form on the contact page or call.\
July’s PhotoArt Gallery open house will feature the artwork of Jon Anderson, jewelry designs by Ginger Newborn, the expressive paintings of Dave Jewett, watercolor illustrations of Don Hallen, sculptures of Rick Austin, paintings by Maria Warrens, and nature photography by Helga Skinner. Original music by singer\/songwriter Xeon. Come see all that PhotoArt has to offer. Located at 31 West Spring Street, Cookeville, TN 38501 across from Dairy Queen. Meet the artists, purchase art, and network. This event occurs on the last Friday of every month, is free and open to the public. Parking is available behind PhotoArt and in the lot next to Broast Coffee.
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June’s PhotoArt Gallery open house event features the jewelry works of Ginger Newborn and the ceramics of Rick Austin. Nashville’s Cary Cooper will be on hand to perform her original music. See all that the PhotoArt Gallery and Studio have to offer. Located at 31 West Spring Street, Cookeville, TN 38501 across from Dairy Queen.
Join instructor Ron Baker @ PhotoArt along with other photography enthusiasts for an informative, hands-on beginning photography class. Classes are always a mixture of indoor instruction and on-location field trip exercises. Guaranteed to improve your photography while learning how to overcome challenging situations. A fun learning experience for everyone! Summer is here, register today!
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May’s PhotoArt Gallery open house event features the jewelry works of Ginger Newborn and the ceramics of Rick Austin. Cookeville’s own Warren Gently will be on hand to perform his music. See all that the PhotoArt Gallery and Studio have to offer. Located at 31 West Spring Street, Cookeville, TN 38501 across from Dairy Queen.
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Headshot special $95.00, one day only. Regular price $175.00. Call/email to schedule. 931-881-4971 ronb.photoart@gmail.com.
A business portrait or “headshot” is as important to your brand identity as the name, logo/product. It places a human connection with your voice and service BEFORE the customer, patient/client ever establishes contact. This is an opportunity to affordably update your headshot for your company’s website, business card, and/or social media. This one-day special is by appointment. Reserve your time slot by calling 931-881-4971 or email ronb.photoart@gmail.com
Consider it normal to update your headshot every 2 - 3 years. Doing so keeps your image looking fresh and current. In some cases, a fresh headshot may be required sooner in the case of an appearance change; such as hairstyle, weight-loss/gain, corrective eye surgery, etc. Even if your looks haven’t changed much, fashion trends do change; clothing styles and hairstyles do, so an outdated image stands out quickly. Use the change in your employment as an opportunity to freshen up your personal branding.
The gallery and studio of PhotoArt are open to the public, giving guests the opportunity to view creative art space, as well as purchase one-of-a-kind artwork directly from artists. Meet artists, view and purchase their artwork, attend lectures, watch live demonstrations and enjoy free interactive classes.
