Gallery: Call for Entries

11th Annual Renaissance Regional Art Exhibit
Deadline for Entries: July 15th, 2009

Applicable artists are over the age of 16 and reside in Tennessee, Kentucky, Missouri, Arkansas, Mississippi, Alabama, Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, Louisiana or Virginia.

To enter, please send the following:

• A CD with images saved at a minimum resolution of 300 DPI or slides with a dot in the top right front corner.
• A corresponding image list.
• A $10 fee per entry. Artists may submit a maximum of 6 entries.
• A sheet with contact information including address, phone number and email.
• SASE for the return of slides only! CDs and DVDs will not be returned.

Mail entries to: The Renaissance Center, Attn: Amanda Dillingham, 855 Hwy 46 S., Dickson, TN 37055

The work will be juried by Andee Rudloff, Educator for Outreach at the Frist Center and talented artist. 2D, 3D and Video Art will be accepted. 2D art must be framed and equipped with the proper hanging wire. Video art must be in DVD format and playable on a standard DVD player. Awards include a $500 Juror's Choice award, $125 Merit Awards and a Gallery Purchase Award TBD.

Shipping of accepted work is the responsibility of the artist and will not be returned unless proper arrangements have been made. The Renaissance Center has the right to refuse any artwork felt unsuitable for display or misrepresented during the jury process. In addition, the Center will use slides and digital images for marketing purposes, giving credit to the artist.

Important Dates
Entry Deadline: July 15
Jurying: July 20
Notification: July 24
Work Drop Off: August 7

Please direct any questions to Amanda Dillingham at amanda.dillingham@rcenter.org or 615-740-5545.

Hank and My Honky Tonk Heroes

Experience the amazing music and life of Hank Williams!

July 2, 2009: The Renaissance Center’s Gaslight Dinner Theatre is excited to present Jason Petty’s critically acclaimed production, Hank and My Honky Tonk Heroes.

Hank and my Honky Tonk Heroes showcases Petty's uncanny ability to capture the sounds of Hank Williams. The show takes audiences back in time to the very beginnings of country music paying homage not only to Williams, but also to country legends, like Jimmie Rodgers, Roy Acuff, Ernest Tubb, Webb Pierce, George Jones, and many more. Backed by a four-piece band, the production features Williams' classic hits such as I'm So Lonesome I Could Cry, Your Cheatin' Heart, Hey Good Lookin', Cold Cold Heart, Lovesick Blues, You Win Again and many more. Hank and my Honky Tonk Heroes will make you smile, cry, clap your hands and stomp your feet with excitement.

Actor Jason Petty was born and raised in Manchester, TN and spent his summers growing up on his grandmother's farm in Primm Springs, TN. This veteran actor and singer has performed in theatres across the United States, Canada and Europe. Petty began portraying the country music legend, Hank Williams, in 1996 at the world famous Ryman Auditorium in Nashville Tennessee. Since that time, he has also appeared in national tours of Lost Highway winning a prestigious Obie Award for his Off Broadway portrayal of Hank Williams. His acting ability has afforded Petty roles in film, television and theatre and his musicianship and song writing abilities have won him numerous performances on The Grand Ole Opry, as well as the honor of performing with distinguished songwriters and producers in Nashville at the exclusive Blue Bird Café.

Lunch Matinees are July 9, 16, 23 at noon and tickets are $25. Dinner performances are July 10, 17, and 24 at 6:30pm. Tickets for Dinner Shows are $35. Each performance includes a delicious buffet. Tickets are on sale now at 615.740.5500.