Workshops, classes, seminars, critiques and demonstrations are held by local or out-of-state instructors in the studio. These are open to the public. Another way that the studio is used is open painting sessions on Mondays which give members time to use the studio facilities.  Open painting sessions are also available on other week days as listed on the calendar or call the office for scheduling. The last Monday of the month is reserved for critique day for helpful pointers of painting.

Backdoor Gallery, located at Cookeville Art, has a new exhibit every month, featuring member, local and regional artists and photography clubs. Our Reba Bacon Memorial High School Art Competition, (which began in 1978), features our high schoolers from the regional area of the Upper Cumberland. High school students bring their art work in and the exhibit is judged usually by Tennessee Tech students and faculty. Monthly exhibits begin with a reception and provide publicity for the artists. These exhibits can encompass many forms of art:  paintings, carvings, sculptures, pottery, photography, jewelry, etc.

CAS offers a variety of low cost and free art lessons to the public, as well as to members. Ongoing classes include instruction in watercolor and acrylic paint. Oil painting classes are scheduled as demand requires. A series of free summer art lessons for children is offered, as well as year around children’s classes. Thursday night demonstrations have evolved into “artists teaching artists” lessons. Check out our upcoming classes by viewing the calendar of events!