Artclectic 2025 Chairs:
Charlotte Langerman, Liz Stemmler, and Kelly Unger
Presenting Sponsor: Jacob Unger MD/Nashville Plastic Surgery Institute
Unless otherwise noted, all events are free and open to the public.
It’s possible to attend Artclectic every single day and have a different experience. Bring your partner, your mom, your book club, your kids…there’s something for everyone at this celebration of art and community at University School of Nashville.
Proceeds from Artclectic support innovative teaching by providing funds for our extraordinary teachers to attend workshops, explore new ways of teaching, and bring back innovative and visionary ideas to share with our students and our community.
Thursday, October 23
Patrons Party (ages 21 and up)
Chairs: Liz Hammond and Lauren Max
Sponsored by: INSBANK
Whether you’re a serious art lover or an enthusiastic mingler, the Patrons Party is the first opportunity to view the stunning artwork available for sale at Artclectic. For those who would like to further support Innovative Teaching at USN, and get first dibs on the art, we hope you will join us in becoming a Patron at the Innovator Level. At the Innovators Reception, you’ll enjoy an exclusive first look and opportunity to buy, plus a chance to meet and greet our featured artists! Purchase tickets here.
6:00 – 6:30 p.m. Innovators Reception ($250 per person, includes admittance to the Patrons Party)
6:30 – 9:30 p.m. Patrons Party ($125 per person through October 1; $150 per person after October 1)
Friday, October 24
Café Artclectic
Chairs: Allison Budslick, Lori Seigle, and Katie Wayne
Sponsored by: Pinnacle Financial Partners
Café Artclectic brings together parents of alumni, former USN faculty, and Gold Circle alumni for an opportunity to reconnect, enjoy coffee and conversation, and tour the Artclectic gallery with friends.
10:00 – 11:30 a.m.
Gallery open to the public
3:30 – 8:30 p.m.
ARTbash Alumni Happy Hour (Ages 21 and up)
PDS/USN Alumni are invited to enjoy drinks and light bites while catching up with classmates and visiting with alumni artists.
5:30 – 6:30 p.m.
ARTbash
Chairs: Magda Schleicher and Kelly Unger
Sponsored by Steven R. Hecklin, D.M.D., PLLC and Electronic Express
We welcome the art-loving community to join us for light bites and drinks. Stroll the gallery before heading off to dinner or stay the whole night and interact with artists and friends. The bar opens at 6:00 p.m.
6:00 – 8:30 p.m. (Suggested $20 donation)
Saturday, October 25
Gallery open to the public
10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Discovery Day
You don’t want to miss this! A lively art atmosphere includes hands-on activities for everyone. Our distinctive Discovery Day artist, Camilla Spadafino, will be on site with exclusive fine yART pieces created just for USN! Camilla will be debuting custom art featuring Peabody the Tiger and paint-by-number kits designed especially for the USN community. Join us in decorating a pair of fun sunglasses before you take a closer look at the gallery. Featuring a coffee cart and food truck for a full day of shopping and creating.
11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.