From ceramics to sculpture, you’ll find all kinds of art – and artists – at Austin Peay.

The Center of Excellence and department of art sponsor exhibitions and lectures by accomplished professional artists, student art shows and faculty exhibitions throughout the year.
The Nashville Scene has hailed the Center of Excellence for the Creative Arts for “attracting heavyweight poets for years…everyone from Gwendolyn Brooks and Allen Ginsberg to Galway Kinnell and Eavan Boland.”

In addition to the visiting writers series, the Center supports Red Mud Review, a literary magazine produced by APSU students and Zone 3, a professionally produced international literary journal that sponsors poetry and fiction awards.
Though you won’t see them on stage, visiting artists and artists-in-residence have a visible impact on APSU theatre and dance students.

Sponsored by the Center, these artists share their experiences and knowledge through lectures, workshops and one-on-one interaction.
The Center of Excellence for the Creative Arts sponsors the annual Clarksville Community Concert Series, which includes lectures and performances by renowned musicians such as classical guitarist Philip Hii, the American Brass Quintet and Grammy Award-winning ensemble Chanticleer.

Additionally, the Center sponsors the Dimensions New Music Series, Mid-South Jazz Festival and Young Composers Competition.

Center of Excellence for the Creative Arts
Music/Mass Communication Bldg, Room 165
P.O. Box 4666
Clarksville, TN 37044
(931) 221-7876
abdullahr@apsu.edu

Map and Directions

For general directions to Austin Peay State University, please reference the map below. Directions to the various buildings holding performances/exhibitions can also be found below.

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Music/Mass Communication (MMC) Building

Here you will find: Concert Hall, Center Main Office, Creative Arts Ticket Office

The Music/Mass Communication Building is located at the intersection of 8th and Marion Streets, The main entrance faces Marion Street and a large parking area is available. Upon entering, the Concert Hall is directly ahead and the Creative Arts Ticket Office is to the left.

Trahern Building

Here you will find: Trahern Gallery, Trahern Theatre, Gallery 108

The Trahern Building is located on 8th Street, near the intersection of Jackson Alley. Parking is located behind the building off Jackson Alley. To access Trahern Gallery, the box office or Trahern Theatre, follow the sidewalk to the front entrance. Gallery 108 is located in the back of the building near the Jackson Alley parking area. Enter to your left.

Harned Hall

Here you will find: Mabel Larson Gallery (APSU's permanent art collection)

Harned Hall is located near the intersection of Marion and Henry Streets. Parking is available in the Jackson Alley parking area off of Henry Street. Follow the stairway/ramp up the hill to the west of Henry Street. Harned Hall is directly on your right. The center door opens to the Mabel Larson Gallery.