Intro to Craft Careers
Intro to Craft Careers
Intro to Craft Careers is a pilot program launching in Spring 2023 in the Department of Art + Design at Tennessee State University in Nashville. Professional artists will introduce craft careers and explore business skills for artistic career success with students. We will also share real-world experiences for students to further engage these speakers (coop, maker spaces, craft fairs, gallery shows, etc.)
Olasubomi Aka-Bashorun
IG: @draftsbyolasubomi
Web: draftsbyola.com
Drafts by Olasubomi Gallery
106 N 2nd St, Clarksville, TN 37040
Murals:
Frankie Pierce Park, 130 Lifeway Plaza, Nashville
Delgado Guitars, 919 Gallatin Ave #10, Nashville
Kobe & Gianna Bryant mural, Red Bicycle Coffee, 712 51st Ave N, Nashville
Tornado/Nashville Strong, Edley’s BBQ East, 908 Main St, Nashville
Indoor metal landscape, E3 Chophouse, 1628 21st Ave S, Nashville
52nd Annual Spring Tennessee Craft Fair
May 5, 6 & 7, 2023, Fri/Sat 10-6, Sun 10-5
Centennial Park, Nashville
Evan Brown
IG: @the_nka_gallery
Web: nkagallery.com
The Nka Gallery
915 Buchanan St, Nashville, TN 37208
Renee Ford
IG: @reneefordmetals
Web: reneefordmetals.com
52nd Annual Spring Tennessee Craft Fair
May 5, 6 & 7, 2023, Fri/Sat 10-6, Sun 10-5
Centennial Park, Nashville
Wilson Lee, Jr.
Web: leearts.com
52nd Annual Spring Tennessee Craft Fair
May 5, 6 & 7, 2023, Fri/Sat 10-6, Sun 10-5
Centennial Park, Nashville
Danielle McDaniel
IG: @danielle.theclaylady
Web: theclaylady.com
The Clay Lady’s Campus
1416 Lebanon Pike # C, Nashville, TN 37210
52nd Annual Spring Tennessee Craft Fair
May 5, 6 & 7, 2023, Fri/Sat 10-6, Sun 10-5
Centennial Park, Nashville
Danielle says, “The Clay Lady’s Campus is committed to growing artists! We have many opportunities for you to enter our programs “where you are” and help you level-up your skill and opportunities. From education to community to employment opportunities, we want you to join us and see what happens when artists create together!”
Jackie Schlicher
IG: @wildhairpottery
Web: wildhairpottery.com
The Clay Lady’s Campus
1416 Lebanon Pike # C, Nashville, TN 37210
More Resources
African American Craft Initiative of the Smithsonian Center for Folklife & Cultural Heritage – Monthly email features stories of Black craft artists and nationwide opportunities for visual artists
The Center for Craft – Grants and fellowships; exhibitions and think tanks (Asheville, NC)
Nashville Arts & Business Council – Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts, Periscope Entrepreneur training, professional development
Springboard for the Arts – Work of Art: Business Skills for Artists professional development program (free download)
