Art Round Tennessee

Art Round Tennessee The mission of ART is to engage all people in experiencing and creating visual art within our community.

Art Round Tennessee (ART) is a 501(c)(3) Non-Profit Organization, based in the city of Cookeville, dedicated to supporting the arts and artists in the Upper Cumberland region of TN.

We’re still thinking about our June First Friday event last week at The Exceptional Bean - thank you to everyone who cam...
06/12/2026

We’re still thinking about our June First Friday event last week at The Exceptional Bean - thank you to everyone who came out to make it a memorable evening!

Save the date for July First Friday:
🗓️ Friday, July 3 from 5-8pm
🥐 Meg’s Bread / West Side Grocery
🎨 Local art by Brie Flora Studios, Elise Ware, Polina Salnicova, HB Ford & Jennifer Stika
🎼Live music by Andrew Buckner

Photos by Abby Weeden featuring artists Tetiana Suzi, Forged by Adria + Dementaria Enigmatica Visual arts

06/09/2026

We’re planning something special with our friends at Glass Tangerine ... any guesses? We’ll give you three hints:

🍂 Fall
🌻 Flowers
🤍 Philanthropy

Drop your guesses below. We’ll share more soon!

The Tiny Show Opening Reception is TONIGHT! 🗓️ Sat, June 6 from 6-8pm🌿 The Silver Fern | 46 W Broad St in Cookeville🖼️ V...
06/06/2026

The Tiny Show Opening Reception is TONIGHT!

🗓️ Sat, June 6 from 6-8pm
🌿 The Silver Fern | 46 W Broad St in Cookeville
🖼️ View & purchase mini artwork (all 5”” x 5”” x 5”” or smaller)
🤝 Connect with our local arts community
🎶 Hear tiny ambient sounds by Echo Location
🧀 Enjoy small bites inspired by the exhibition theme

Free admission • All are welcome!

First Friday is here! 🖼️ Join us at until 8pm.Featuring local art by suzi.fineart 🍕Pizza from 🎵Live music by Jade Arr...
06/06/2026

First Friday is here! 🖼️ Join us at until 8pm.

Featuring local art by suzi.fineart



🍕Pizza from
🎵Live music by Jade Arrow

Introducing the first-ever ART Prowl mug! ☕🎨 Featuring a design by local artist Dan Alfaro, this limited-edition mug cel...
06/05/2026

Introducing the first-ever ART Prowl mug! ☕🎨 Featuring a design by local artist Dan Alfaro, this limited-edition mug celebrates the 25th Annual ART Prowl coming up this November.

Snag your mug for just $12 at First Friday, tonight from 5-8 PM at The Exceptional Bean! Limited quantities available while supplies last.

First Friday poster design by Jaylon McDonald.

Three talented artists, one incredible evening out.Join us for Art Round Tennessee’s First Friday TOMORROW: Friday, June...
06/04/2026

Three talented artists, one incredible evening out.

Join us for Art Round Tennessee’s First Friday TOMORROW: Friday, June 5 from 5-8 PM at The Exceptional Bean for a relaxed night of local art, live music, and community.

Browse and shop original work from featured artists, enjoy live music by Jade Arrow and settle into a casual evening of creativity and connection. Plus, grab a slice from The Pizza Machine 3 outside!

Art, music, pizza, and good company. See you there!

Featuring local artists:
Tetiana Suzi
Dementaria Enigmatica Visual arts
Adria Bartley

Tiny Show sneak peek! 👀 We’re just a little bit excited to unveil our newest exhibition. The Tiny Show features work by ...
06/04/2026

Tiny Show sneak peek! 👀 We’re just a little bit excited to unveil our newest exhibition. The Tiny Show features work by 55 talented Art Round Tennessee member artists!

Stop by the opening reception this weekend:
🗓️ Sat, June 6 from 6-8pm
🌿 The Silver Fern | 46 W Broad St in Cookeville
🖼️ View & purchase mini artwork (all 5” x 5” x 5” or smaller)
🤝 Connect with our local arts community
🎶 Hear tiny ambient sounds by Echo Location
🧀 Enjoy small bites inspired by the exhibition theme

Free admission • All are welcome!

Thank you to Brie Flora and Abby Weeden for installing The Tiny Show and putting massive amounts of love & intention into this exhibition!

Turn your weekend into an art-filled celebration with two FREE Art Round Tennessee events in Cookeville:🗓️ First Friday:...
06/03/2026

Turn your weekend into an art-filled celebration with two FREE Art Round Tennessee events in Cookeville:

🗓️ First Friday: Friday, June 5 | 5–8 PM
The Exceptional Bean (55 N Walnut Ave)
Kick off the weekend with a casual pop-up art show featuring local artists exhibiting and selling their work, live music by Jade Arrow, and drip coffee. First Fridays are a rotating monthly series across Cookeville that bring together artists, music, and community in relaxed, welcoming spaces. All are welcome! Free to attend with a $5 suggested donation.

🖼️ The Tiny Show Opening Reception: Saturday, June 6 | 6–8 PM
Fiddlehead Gallery at The Silver Fern (46 W Broad St)
Celebrate the opening of The Tiny Show, our members’ exhibition showcasing small-scale works from 55 Art Round Tennessee artists. Enjoy an evening of miniature-inspired art, live ambient music by Echo Location, and light “tiny” snacks as you connect with our creative community.

Two nights, two venues, and plenty of local art to explore all weekend long!

One of the many benefits of joining Art Round Tennessee as a member? Being included in our online artist directory!Membe...
05/28/2026

One of the many benefits of joining Art Round Tennessee as a member? Being included in our online artist directory!

Members can submit a directory listing to help collectors, art lovers, and fellow creatives discover your work and connect with artists across the Upper Cumberland.

Explore the directory at artroundtennessee.org/artists

Ready to join? See all the benefits of membership, join for just $25/year, and submit your artist information at artroundtennessee.org/membership

Calling all Upper Cumberland Artists: applications are open through July 31 for our 25th Annual ART Prowl! 📢This is your...
05/26/2026

Calling all Upper Cumberland Artists: applications are open through July 31 for our 25th Annual ART Prowl! 📢

This is your chance to show & sell your work at one of the Upper Cumberland’s largest and most beloved arts events, Fri, Nov 13 & Sat, Nov 14 in the heart of Cookeville’s Historic West Side.

➡️ Get the details and apply today at artroundtennessee.org/calls

Opportunities are also available for emerging artists!

Artwork design by Dan Alfaro

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