CECA offers over 100 events per year featuring more than 75 guest artists
Since 1985, the Center of Excellence for the Creative Arts (CECA, or "seek-ah") has been providing students, the Clarksville community, and the middle Tennessee region with engaging experiences through the Art + Design, Music, Theatre & Dance, and Creative Writing programs at APSU. CECA brings as many as 85 guest artists to Clarksville each year and presents up to 100 public arts & culture events annually, including concerts, exhibitions, artist lectures, master classes, artist residencies, and more. In addition, CECA provides the arts faculty at APSU with research opportunities to enhance their professional growth as well as numerous student scholarships each year to support APSU's own emerging artists.
From inspiring visiting artist lectures to impressive performances, CECA has something for everyone. All events offered by CECA are free and open to the community unless otherwise advertised.
Creative Arts Areas at Austin Peay
APSU's art & design program offers studies in drawing, digital media, graphic design, illustration, painting, photography, ceramics, printmaking, sculpture, and art education.
As one of the university's largest departments, Languages and Literature offers students small classes and a diverse, experienced faculty including many award-winning teachers.
The Austin Peay State University Department of Music is an active and highly-visible component of the Clarksville Community. Composed of approximately 180 music majors and 32 full-time and adjunct faculty, the Department of Music is the largest producer of cultural events in the Clarksville area.
Theatre and Dance at Austin Peay offers a world-renowned department, in a state-of-the-art facility, fostering artists, scholars and professionals who positively impact our world.
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A semi-autobiographical musical written by and based on the life of Jonathan Larson, "Tick, Tick...Boom!" is directed by Zakk Mannella with musical direction by Austin Shaw. Tickets are on sale now for the show, which will run from Feb. 27 - March 2.
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Austin Peay State University has announced the inaugural Tennessee's Emerging Creative Writers Contest for high school students, offering recognition across multiple categories and two $1,500 scholarships for seniors who plan to attend APSU.
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Austin Peay State University's Community School of the Arts will provide Spring 1 term classes in art, music, dance, and theatre from Jan. 27-March 7, with new offerings including Melody Makers and Music for Children courses.
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