Overton Libby Allen Art Contest Highlights Student Work
Local high school students will showcase their creative works and compete for a scholarship during the third annual Libby Allen High School Art Contest. Overton County Arts Council representative Tim Richardson said the upcoming exhibition features two distinct educational awards, including one selected directly by a Tennessee Tech art professor. Richardson said the event also […]
Artists From Across Nation Descend On Livingston Thursday
Overton residents might see painters scattered across town this week, as the Overton Arts Council’s Paint Livingston competition starts Thursday. Overton Arts Council President Tim Richardson said amateur and professional artists from all over the country visit and paint places that are located throughout the county. Richardson said the artists tend to paint pictures of […]
Overton Arts Council Bringing Artists To Livingston Academy
Livingston Academy Students will have the chance to experience Artists in School, as the Overton County Arts Council Program returns the program after a successful spring semester run. Arts Council President Tim Richardson said the program brings practicing professional artists to the school library for a few hours as they create a painting or two […]
Overton Arts Council Receives Grant For Paint Livingston
A $15,500 grant awarded to the Overton Arts Council will help fund the upcoming Paint Livingston Contest this October. Arts Council President Tim Richardson said last year’s inaugural contest was a huge success. Richardson said last year, 38 artists participated in Paint Livingston. “The towns people were just blown away by the quality of the […]
Overton Arts Council Displays Art Around Livingston
The Overton County Arts Council wants to showcase local art around Livingston through its new Arts Around Town Program. Council Member Tim Richardson said council members hope to expose more people in Overton County to art, some of which was sourced from participants of October’s Paint Livingston competition. Richardson said local government supported the idea. […]
