Tri-Star Tennessee: FULL STEAM AHEAD APPLICATION

Tri-Star Tennessee: FULL STEAM AHEAD

A Juried Tennessee STEAM Festival and Rutherford Arts Alliance Member Art Exhibition
An Open Call to Artists across the Great State of Tennessee and Beyond!
Photo: Hollingshead Aviation

300 Doug Warpoole Rd, Smyrna, TN 37167
Generously Hosted for Exhibition at the Hollingshead Aviation Gallery

For the Rutherford Arts Alliance Visual Arts Group
ART, INNOVATION, IDENTITY, and IMAGINATION

Organized by the RAA Visual Arts, Co-Chairs, Troy Cheairs, and Eric von Snyder
Full STEAM Ahead Partners include:

Boro Art Crawl, Church Street Gallery, Hollingshead Aviation, Legacy Ink Design, MTSU Department of Art and Design/Todd Art Gallery (TAG), Rutherford Art Alliance (RAA), Smyrna Ready Mix, and Stones River Crafts Association (SRCA)
Uniting Tennessee Through Art
Inspired by the Tri-Star emblem at the center of Tennessee's state flag—a symbol representing the unity of our three Grand Divisions—this exhibition invites artists to reflect on the place they call home, the regional stories that shape Tennessee, and

1. STEAM Panel: Where Vision Ignites Innovation
A live panel discussion featuring artists, educators, scientists, and technologists.

2. MTSU Department of Art and Design Saturdays At Todd Workshop Series
Interactive, hands-on creative workshops will occur at the Hollingshead Aviation, Church Street Gallery, and Todd Art Gallery, MTSU Todd Hall.

Workshop Lineup:
1. Art-Official: Artificial Intelligence (A.I.) and the Making of Art – MTSU Todd Hall – Is A.I. the end of art, or just the newest brush in the box? Step into the debate (and maybe reframe it) in this provocative, hands-on workshop.
2. Aviation & Angles: Let Your Lens Take Flight – Hollingshead Aviation – Where architecture meets atmosphere, let your lens take flight—a photography workshop on perspective and elevation.
3. Flight Paths: Drawing the Spirit of Tennessee in Motion – Hollingshead Aviation – Flight Paths turns line, gesture, and imagination into a visual journey across the skies and stories of the Volunteer State.
4. Make It Human: Collage, Commentary, and Creative Resistance – Church Street Gallery & Legacy Ink Design – Can scissors and glue become instruments of protest? Make It Human transforms collages into a bold act of commentary and creative resistance.

The public, art patrons, supporters, and everyone interested are invited to attend the STEAM Panel Discussion and Awards presentation during the Opening Artists' Reception.

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Jurors Represent (Exhibition and Award Selections)
- Hollingshead Aviation
- SRM Concrete
- MTSU Department of Art & Design
- Todd Art Gallery
- Rutherford Arts Alliance (RAA)
- RAA Visual Arts Group
- Stones River Crafts Association
- Boro Art Crawl
- Church Street Gallery
- Legacy Ink Design

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How to Submit
1. - Complete this form, including,
2. - Submit up to three artworks (JPEG or PNG images preferred).
3. - With the following for each submission on an MS Word Docx:
- Title
- Medium
- Dimensions
- Price (if for sale)
- Optional artist statement
4. - Indicate membership status and which work qualifies for guaranteed inclusion, if applicable.
Section 1: Artist Information
Full Name*

First NameLast Name
Artist Name
If different from Legal Name
Pronouns
Preferred Email*
example: hi@hapevillemakerspace.com
Mobile Number*
Mobile/Cell Numbers preferred
Mailing Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Section 2: Membership and Submission Tier
A. Are you a current member of any of the following groups? (Select all that apply to begin the process of membership recognition. At least one artwork will be juried for exhibition when your membership is confirmed.)*
B. Are you interested in a New Membership for $25. (Select your choice of RAA or SRCA membership + 1 juried inclusion)
C. Are you a member of another recognized art organization? (If yes, you may apply at the discounted rate of $10. Please note: inclusion is not guaranteed and is subject to the jury process.)*
If you answered "Yes" above, please specify your art organization by name.
What is the name of your art organization?
Upload Proof of Membership to the art organization you listed above. (File Upload – PDF, JPG, PNG, MS Word) Membership in any local, regional, or national art organization is welcome to qualify for this application category!

A screenshot of membership acceptance via U.S. Mail, email, or Membership Card etc, is acceptable.
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D. Are you applying as a non-member or unaffiliated artist? (You may apply at the standard rate of $15. Inclusion is not guaranteed and is subject to the jury process.)
E. Would you like to apply for the Artist Donor Bundle – $100? (Includes 1-year memberships to RAA and SRCA, an exclusive Tri-Star: Full STEAM Ahead T-shirt, and one juried artwork included in the exhibition.)
If you answered "Yes" above, please specify whether your membership is new to RAA or SRCA, or if you wish to renew your membership(s).
Also, if you answered "Yes" above, please specify your Exhibition T-shirt size.
F. How Did You Hear About this Call to Artists?

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Social Media Information

Your answers will help us to further promote Tri-Star Tennessee!
Artist Website*
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Facebook *
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Instagram
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Section 3: Artwork Submissions

Please upload at least one (1) and no more than three (3) artworks for jury consideration. For each artwork, complete the following two steps: Upload a clear image of the artwork – Accepted formats: .jpg, .png, or .pdf – Maximum of three images total. Upload a separate Word document (.docx) that includes the following details for each artwork: • Title of Work • Medium • Dimensions (H × W × D, in inches) • Year Created • Price (or indicate NFS – Not for Sale)
Upload Image #1 (filename: LastNameFirstName_ImageTitle) *

File Types: jpeg, jpg (minimum: 96dpi, 1200 on the longest side)
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Artist Statement*

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Artist Bio*

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Artwork Upload Section

Please upload between one (1) and three (3) individual images, with one image per artwork. Each image will be reviewed by our exhibition jurors. Be sure each file is labeled clearly as indicated at the head of this section.
Upload Image #1 (filename: LastNameFirstName_ImageTitle)

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Title*
Medium*
example: archival pigment print, silver gelatin, oil on canvas, acrylic on canvas, cotton, bronze, clay etc.
Year*
Size*
Does Not Exceed: 48in
Price for Sale*
The Gallery's commission is to be 20% of the retail price of the artwork. Price Limit: $3,500
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Title
Medium
example: archival pigment print, silver gelatin, oil on canvas, acrylic on canvas, cotton, bronze, clay etc.
Year
Size
Size Limit: 48in
Price for Sale
The Gallery's commission is to be 20% of the retail price of the artwork. Price Limit: $3,500
Upload Image #3 (filename: LastNameFirstName_ImageTitle)

File Types: jpeg, jpg (minimum: 96dpi, 1200 on the longest side)
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Title
Medium
example: archival pigment print, silver gelatin, oil on canvas, acrylic on canvas, cotton, bronze, clay etc.
Year
Size
Size Limit: 48in
Price for Sale
The Gallery's commission is to be 20% of the retail price of the artwork. Price Limit: $3,500
Submit a Headshot/Selfie*

jpeg, jpg, png (Hi-Res)
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Tri-Star Tennessee: FULL STEAM AHEAD

An Open Call to Artists across the Great State of Tennessee and Beyond!

Photo: Hollingshead Aviation

Generously Hosted for Exhibition at the Hollingshead Aviation Gallery

For the Rutherford Arts Alliance Visual Arts Group

ART, INNOVATION, IDENTITY, and IMAGINATION

Full STEAM Ahead Partners include:

Section 1: Artist Information

Section 2: Membership and Submission Tier

Social Media Information

Section 3: Artwork Submissions

Artwork Upload Section