LENA ARICE LUCAS
RESUME’
CONTACT INFORMATION:E-Mail: LenaAriceLucas@yahoo.com
ART HONORS, LECTURES, TEACHING & OTHER EXPERIENCE
2016-15-14 Judge, Tennessee State Fair, art/handcrafts
2014 “Large Clay Sculpture,” taught workshop, Clay Lady’s Studio, Nashville, TN
2014 Pre-event juror, “Tennessee Craft Fair,” & during event, Nashville, TN
2013 “A Life in Clay,” Artist’s Talk, Clay Lady’s Studio, Nashville, TN
2013 “A Life in Clay,” taught workshop, Clay Lady’s Studio, Nashville, TN
2012 "Art: Up Close & Personal," lecture, Williamson Library, Franklin, TN
2012 Pre-event juror, “Fall Craft Fair,” & during event, Nashville, TN
2008 Pre-event juror, “Tennessee Craft Fair,” & during event, Nashville, TN
1998-91 Coordinated Centennial Art Center’s “Celebrations” Nashville, TN
1996 Voted a “Best Visual Artist,” Nashville Scene’s “Best of Nashville” poll
1991-89 The Parthenon Gallery’s exhibit selection committee, Nashville, TN
1990 Judge, “Italian Street Fair,” Nashville Symphony, Nashville, TN
1989 Judge, “Montgomery Bell State Park Art Festival,” Nashville, TN
1989-87 Artist’s Talk , “Arts In-forum,” Montgomery Bell State Park, TN
1988 Judge, “Watkins College of Art’s Student Exhibition,” Nashville, TN
1988 Artist’s Talk, TN Art League, lecture, slide presentation, Nashville, TN
1985 Artist’s Talk, Vanderbilt Univ., lecture, slide presentation, Nashville, TN
1983-82 Art Chairman, “Italian St. Fair,” Nashville Symphony, Nashville, TN
1983-82 Interviewed TV, Nashville Symphony’s Italian St. Fair, Nashville, TN
1982 Guest Artist, Montgomery Bell Acad., lecture, demo, Nashville, TN
1981 Interviewed TV, sculpted, for Art Dept. of Metro Parks, Nashville, TN
1981 Guest Artist, Battle Ground Academy, lecture, demo, Nashville, TN
1980-81 Pedro Silva’s “1st assistant,” “Sea Serpent” sculpture, Nashville, TN
1980-1978 Coordinated “Court House Days” exhibit for Mayor, Nashville, TN
1979-77 Coordinated “Metro Family Picnic” for Mayor’s of Nashville,TN
1976 TV interview & art demonstration, Public Television, Nashville, TN
1976-75 Curated Wonderworks USA Centennial Art Center, Nashville, TN
1973 Winner, McGavock High School’s Award for Outstanding Art Student
SELECTED ART EXHIBITIONS & COMMISSIONS
GROUP EXHIBITS
2015 “Jazzmania,” Liberty Hall – The Factory at Franklin, Franklin, TN
2014-13 “First Flight Out,” Conte-Bredesen Gallery, Airport’s Collection, Nashville, TN
2014-2011 Bryant Gallery, works on display on an ongoing basis, Nashville, TN
2011-1975 Faculty Exhibits, Centennial Art Center, Nashville, TN
2005 Leu Art Gallery, Belmont University, Nashville, TN
2003 Vanderbilt University Club, Nashville, TN
2003-02 Madison Art Center, Nashville, TN
2000 “Visual Arts Alliance Studio Tour” exhibition, Nashville, TN
1997-91 “Celebration,” annual festival, Centennial Art Center, Nashville, TN
1995-89 Studio / L’Atelier (Folon/Rigsby), Gallery Artists’, Nashville, TN
1994 & 98 Tennessee Dance Theater, Nashville, TN
1993 Vaangard Gallery, Nashville, TN
1992 “Women In History,” Metro Arts Commission, Nashville, TN
1991 “Women on the Inner Journey,” In The Gallery, Nashville, TN
1991 “Best of Nashville, Arts,” Metro Arts Commission, BMI, Nashville, TN
1989-82 Cumberland Gallery, annual Gallery Artists’ exhibits, Nashville, TN
1985-82 Image South Gallery, ongoing artists’ exhibitions, Atlanta, GA
1984 “Sculptural Works,” Cumberland Gallery, Nashville, TN
1983 “Small Works,” Cumberland Gallery, Nashville, TN
1985-82 Image South Gallery, ongoing artists’ exhibitions, Atlanta, GA
1982-80 The Parthenon, Nashville, TN
1981 Woodland Gallery, Nashville, TN
1979-77 Nashville Academy Theater, Nashville, TN
1976 Traveling exhibit, “Tennessee Hands,” Washington, D.C.
1976 & 71 Two-man exhibits Centennial Art Center, Nashville, TN
SOLO EXHIBITS
2013 “A Life in Clay,” Clay Lady’s Studio, Mid-South Ceramics, Nashville, TN
2011 “Voices Vessels & Visions, III,” Bryant Gallery, Nashville, TN
1997-1998 “Voices Vessels & Visions, II,” Cummins Station, Nashville, TN
1994 “Voices, Vessels & Visions,” The Parthenon, Metro Parks , Nashville, TN
1993 Belle Meade Bookstar, “Visual Voice,” Nashville, TN
1989 & 88 Cakewalk Cafe, Nashville, TN
1989 & 80 Metro Parks’ Centennial Art Center, Nashville, TN
1984 Actors Theater (The State Theater of Kentucky), Louisville, KY
JURIED EXHIBITS
1980 “Century III Celebration,” Tennessee Arts Commission, Nashville, TN
1978 “Painting & Print Exhibition,” Cheekwood Museum of Art, Nashville, TN
1978 “Central South Exhibit,” The Parthenon, Metro Parks , Nashville, TN
1977 “Action Auction Exhibit of 100,” Nashville Public TV, Nashville, TN
1976-73 Centennial Park, TACA, “Tennessee Crafts Fair,” Nashville, TN
COMMISSIONS
1996 3 sculptures lobby admin. building, TN State University, Nashville, TN
1991 Painting, Entrikin Meditation Room, Pate-Bain Center, Nashville, TN
1990 8 sculptures & 1 large vessel, Fleetguard Corporation, Nashville, TN
1989 “Arts In The Airport,” 2 paintings, Nashville International Airport
Art works by Lena Lucas are included in numerous private collections
GALLERY REPRESENTATION
2014-2011 Bryant Gallery, works on display on an ongoing basis
1995-89 Studio L’Atelier (Folon/Rigsby Gallery), Nashville, TN
1989-82 Cumberland Gallery, Nashville, TN
1985-82 Image South Gallery, Atlanta, GA
1983-82 Rorick Gallery, San Francisco, CA
PROFESSIONAL ART MEMBERSHIPS
2014-11, 2003-1973 TACA (Tennessee Craft), Board Member, 1994
2003-1993 VANN (Visual Artist Alliance of Nashville)
1998 ACC (American Craft Council)
1997-1983 NCECA (National Council for Educators in the Ceramic Arts)
FORMAL EDUCATION
2000-1994 Tennessee State University, Nashville, TN, Bachelors Degree
Major: Art History & Studio Art. Full Academic Scholarship
Dean’s List, Magna Cum Laude
1975-78 University of Tennessee at Nashville, Major, Studio Art
1973 Middle Tennessee State University, Murfreesboro, Major, Studio Art
1973 McGavock High School, Nashville, TN. Major, Art
Received Outstanding Art Student Award
ADDITIONAL ART TRAINING & ART RELATED EXPERIENCE
2007 NCECA 2007 (National Council Educators Ceramic Arts) Louisville, KY
1992 Penland School, “Majolica,” w/ Stanley Mace Andersen, Penland, NC
1991 TRPA (TN Recreation & Parks Association) “Arts Inform” Nashville, TN
1989 Penland School, “Clay & Writing,” w/Paulus Berensohn, Penland, NC
1986 Japan. Met with “Living Treasure” artists in studios, visited museums
1985 France, Great Britain, Ireland. Visited artists’ studios, museums
1984 Penland School “Concentration.” 6 weeks of study, Penland, NC
1984 “NCECA 1984” (National Council Educators Ceramic Arts), Boston, MA
WORK EXPERIENCE
2015-1973 Visual Artist - paintings, sculpture, art pottery, illustration
2012-1975 Teacher, Gallery Manager, Centennial Art Center, Nashville, TN
1982 “Abstract Imagery” Teacher, Cheekwood Museum of Art, Nashville, TN
1980-76 Watercolor Teacher, Cheekwood Museum of Art, Nashville, TN
1978-76 Clay Sculpture Teacher, Knowles Senior Center, Nashville, TN
CONTACT INFORMATION
E-Mail: Lena Arice Lucas
