Celebrating 20 Years of Painting to Preserve

June is here, and with it comes the highly anticipated "Painting to Preserve" Art Show & Sale, to be held at Montgomery Bell Academy, June 25-27, 2021. The show celebrates The Chestnut Group's 20-year artistic journey across middle Tennessee's natural landscapes and historical properties. Our Chestnut members have served as active fundraisers and proud partners to more than 25 local organizations and institutions dedicated to the common goals of Conservation, Education, and Community.

Please join us for this opportuniy to celebrate The Chestnuts and to discover talented artists and paintings of beloved places and spaces.

OPENING RECEPTION is Friday, June 25 at 6 p.m. and is FREE and OPEN to the public. The show runs through Sunday, June 27.

For artists:
DEADLINE IS FAST APPROACHING:
The Title Block deadline is Midnight, June 18,2021
see below for more information

Please scroll below to see highlights of things happening for the Chestnuts in June. We wish you long summer days painting outdoors, capturing scenes of wildlife, water, and all the beautiful vistas the season brings. It is a beautiful time of year in Tennessee!

We wish you happy painting and hope to see you out there!

To become a member: https://chestnutgroup.org/join. For our new members, Welcome! You can learn more about the benefits of being a Chestnut and once you are logged in to the website, here is a link to important New Member Information and Resources.
Past Newsletters: February Issue, March Issue, April Issue, May Issue

The Painting to Preserve ART SHOW & SALE is June 25-27, 2021 at MBA campus, located at 4001 Harding Road, Nashville. Those of you who wish to paint on MBA's campus, Chestnuts are welcomed to come to campus to paint at any time. (We request that you have a Chestnut pin or logo to let people know who you are, but it is not required to paint.) More details are available in the show's FACT SHEET LINK.

Co-chairs Dale Finley and Ellen Bibb have been thrilled by the numbers that have begun to submit title block entries for the show. REMINDER: we encourage all Chestnut artists to submit your title block entries as soon as you are prepared to do so. Early submission will help us manage the submission process, aid with ongoing planning, and avoid the “last minute rush.” More information is available in this member announcement. (Must be logged in to view.)

OPENING RECEPTION is Friday, June 25th and is OPEN and FREE to the public to attend. Please help us spread the word. Use the social media graphics and invitation images provided in our Electronic Toolkit to help personalize your promotion. Thank you!

REMINDER: You do not have to submit a painting of MBA's campus to be in this show. You are free to paint any of your favorite locales throughout Middle Tennessee including urban and rural settings. Wildlife paintings are welcomed.

Learn More and See our Show Sponsors

Press Release

Painting to Preserve - FACT SHEET

If you are interested in becoming a sponsor, please email Renee Bates, reneebatesartist@gmail.com.

DEADLINE IS FAST APPROACHING
The Title Block deadline is Midnight, June 18,2021
Link to Title Block Submission: https://chestnutgroup.org/title-block-submission/
You must be logged in to the Chestnut Group site for links to be operational.

Wildwood Resort Paint Out
by Renée Bates

It was a "Richard Schmid" kind of day, Sunday, May 16th, when eight Chestnuts made their way to Granville, Tennessee to enjoy a day of painting at Wildwood Resort and Marina on Cordell Hull Lake.

While Karen, Sheryl, and I had previously visited the resort and surrounding countryside, including “Chestnut Mound”, it was new to other painters. Owners and sponsors of the upcoming Painting to Preserve Art Show and Sale, Natasha and John Deane warmly welcomed us, and John toured us around the property, showing different vantage points from which to paint. Natasha had planted lovely wildflowers along the bank which found their colorful way into some paintings. John pulled out "Drowsy Maggie", their boat, at Sheryl’s request. Her painting showed off its sleek lines. John Deane said, "It has been a dream of mine to have painters at Wildwood", explaining that he grew up around artists. Four of us had a delicious brunch at the resort’s Lakeside Restaurant while sprinkles passed.

Arriving ahead of the rest, Dale Finley said of the experience, "It was so satisfying to spend a few early Sunday morning hours immersed in the tangible stillness on the grounds of the Wildwood Resort and Marina. A perfect time and place for a period of rest and contemplation and a welcome break from the ambient noise of cities and neighborhoods. An occasional fish breaking the water's surface and fellow artist Gayle Levee settling in her chosen spot along the boardwalk the only sounds interrupting the hush. An ideal setting for a memorable Sunday morning service."

To share a paint out or painting story, to promote an upcoming paint out, or to submit anything to be included in the monthly newsletter, please email: suzannah.green@yahoo.com

Cheekwood Update
This is a notice to all Chestnuts who may have painted at Cheekwood this spring. It is in reference to their "En Plein Air" program whereby Cheekwood invited local artists to paint the grounds and to submit those pieces to be juried to display in a show in the Frist Learning Center from June 5 to Sept 5. The works were to be suitable for hanging and the drop-off was on Tuesday, June 1, in the Frist Learning Center (it's easier to enter thru their side gate at 113 Cheek Road and tell the gate person your reason and need to get to the Frist Center). All of the Chestnuts who conducted demonstrations at Cheekwood during May are strongly encouraged to submit those works. We are investing in building a fuller, long-term relationship with Cheekwood. Thank you for your support in this.
Learn more at: https://cheekwood.org/calendar/art-al-fresco/

If you don't choose to participate in En Plein Air, the iconic landscapes of Cheekwood could bring a nice variety to the offerings for the art show at MBA this June.

Upcoming Events

June
June 5 through Sept 5: Cheekwood En Plein Air exposition in the Frist Learning Center
June 20: First Day of Summer
June 21: Father's Day
June 25-27: 20th Anniversary, Art Show & Sale at Montgomery Bell Academy

July - August
Paint Outs - Locations - you will be emailed first week of the month

September
Paint Your Heart Out Workshops & Demos - fall schedule coming soon!
Paint Outs - Locations - you will be emailed first week of September
Sep 26-30: Plein Air South

October
Paint Outs - Locations - you will be emailed first week of October
Oct 2–10: 23rd Annual Laguna Beach Plein Air Painting Invitational, CA

November
Nov 3-7: Radnor Lake Art Show - One of our favorite partners! All members are encouraged to participate.

December
The Chestnut Group Holiday Event and 20th Anniversary Celebration

If you have an event you would like to see added to the monthly calendar, let us know!

JUNE is a beautiful time to paint at Radnor in preparation for our show in November! Reminder that Chestnuts are welcome anytime the park is open to capture its beauty. Around the big slough, rare plants such as white water crowfeet can be seen blooming around the edges of the water. Newly found plants such as water penny wart are thriving around the lake's edge. Adult wood ducks can be seen with their newborns around the lake's edge early and late in the day. Trumpet vine begins blooming this month. Great crested cormorants arrive and stay for the summer months.

We will continue to have organized paint outs in the coming months, including the opportunity to capture a full moon, so watch for more details of fun events coming soon. Please remember to stay on the trails and leave no trace. Thank you for coming out to paint! --- Donna Brumbergs & Brigitte Hubbard 2021 show chairs

Speaking for the Trees

The Nashville Tree Conservation Corps and The Chestnut Group have joined forces to raise awareness of the beauty trees bring to our Tennessee landscapes. The artists are donating almost half of all proceeds from the sale of the art in this virtual show to preserve the local tree canopy, which is so critical to a healthy natural environment.

To purchase a painting, please email judson.newbern@gmail.com who will connect you with the artist to arrange acquiring the artwork.

Thank you for your support!

VIEW Speaking for the Trees

In addition to this monthly email, members will be sent emails about upcoming Paint Outs and more details on events. If you have questions or concerns, please email our Marketing and Operations Consultant: Suzannah Green. Thanks so much for all you do to support the Chestnuts!

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