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 Welcome
to the Dickson Gallery of Fine Art online. A multicultural
online art gallery based
out of historic
downtown Jackson, Tennessee.
What
you'll find here? Super cool art!
Exhibiting
West Tennessee's emerging and professional contemporary, folk, and fun
artists and artisans.
 Art
Talk Radio is here!! Rachel Dickson
hosts this live online radio show featuring
all sorts of art related topics. Most shows
include artist interviews covering
topics that are of interest to anyone who
like art! Tune in and listen...to
this new, always loads of fun, everything
art online radio show.
 Rachel
Dickson hosted a tribute radio
show online honoring the Dickson Gallery, artists,
and art supporters on June
25th.
Many people called in to share
their thoughts, memories and gave tribute
to what the Dickson Gallery represented
for local artists and downtown Jackson,
TN. Click on the "listen live"
link above left to listen to this wonderful
55 min online radio show.
 Tell a Friend to Visit Our Website
(click here)
Mary
Jo Middlebrooks and Jillian Nunnery
give
their two cents.
The
wall's are STILL talking!
View
images of quotes, drawings
and words
of thanks written
on the gallery walls
at our Final Hurrah.
Click
here to see them!
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Growing
toward
the sun
We
came through it with flying colors, thanks
to you. Our final hurrah at our 118
E Lafayette St location was HUGE! People
came and showed support with flying colors
on June 27th. Denny Anderson and
his saxophone echoed down the street. It
was a wonderful evening, filled with emotion,
memories, tears, smiles, hugs and great
art!
Yes, the Dickson Gallery of
Fine Art may now be closed as a storefront,
but we're still growing and reaching and
touching people with local fine art! As
you can see the website is still here. It's
not going anywhere other than upward and
onward. We're simply working on regrouping,
planning, and working out the details
of how and in what way to approach the online
version of what the Dickson Gallery is all
about...original art for art lover's like
you. Feel free to share your thoughts
as to what you'd like to see here. Obviously
you're looking for something, or you wouldn't
be here now. It's our hopes that we
fill the need of what it is you're
looking for. Don't forget to watch
the gallery blog for all the latest greatest,
and tune in to our online radio shows too.
It's gonna be nothing less than super
cool. Hold on tight!
We've
been adding images of hand-written comments
from the walls of the Dickson Gallery the
last few days. See for yourself
by clicking on the blog image below.
Art
Gallery Blog
 Take
a look at the Dickson Gallery Blog ...where
Rachel Dickson owner of the
Dickson Gallery of Fine Art...gives insight and the inside scoop
of running an art gallery: also updates
on what's coming up at the Dickson
Gallery, tips for artists, and
loads of other fun stuff.
click
here to read Rachel's Gallery Blog...
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Yep,
I'm a muppet fan...
and have
always loved the "balcony"
guys, Statler and Waldorf.
In
lue of the recent events here
at the Dickson Gallery
I
called and asked their advice
regarding the gallery's landlord
and
his lack of action to complete
the necessary repairs to the
building we're in.
They sent
me the above photo of their
response.
...I
couldn't agree more.
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 Dickson Gallery
swings
no more
Yes,
it's true. The Dickson Gallery
of Fine Art closed their storefront location.
You may have noticed on
a drive by that the Dickson Gallery looks
a bit empty. Due to renovation
of the building next door, we closed our
doors on May 21st so that the structural issues to our
building that surfaced could be addressed
in a timely manner. Unfortunately,
this did not occur and there was no end
in site. Soooo, due to loss of
income and the no-end-in-site, imminent-threat
of-construction we were forced to close
the doors of our storefront gallery forever.
However,
we chose to go out with a bang, by
hosting a "final hurrah" of sorts
on Friday, June 27th where we celebrated all that
was, all that is and all that will be. (Besides
we all needed closure due to this horrible
development). Special
thanks to all of you who joined
with us as we celebrated in Dickson Gallery
style.
(check
out our blog
for comments and photos about
that special night.)
We
know you love our art and certainly would
never deprive you of the freedom to select
from our fabulous array of original regional
artwork! Feel free to shop at our
online store. We are planning keep our
website going and will continue to sell our wonderful
array of artwork online indefinitely.
Click
here to check out our online store.
We
also hosted a tribute radio
show where many of you called
in to tell us what you thought.
Click on the "Listen"
button below to hear this streaming
audio podcast of this very special
show.
Tune
in and listen to our LIVE tribute
radio show
recorded
June
25th
Thank
you for those who called in
with your great comments!!
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Now
you can shop for and
buy Dickson Gallery artwork
from
our online store!
Just click on the
link above, select your
favorite
piece, check-out and we'll ship
it to you!
Check
back often because we're adding
artwork to our online
store
weekly.... We've got hundreds
of original pieces, and
we
KNOW you want to see them! We
love them too!!
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Upcoming
Events!
w/
the Dickson Gallery...
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"Vino
and Van Gogh"
at
Premier Place
A
Wine Tasting &
Fine Art Extravaganza
benefiting
the hippotherapy
program
Saturday,
Aug 9, 7:00p
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more
details coming soon...
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 ...Rachel Dickson loves to ask questions and learn from people
so how fitting when
she decided to
incorporate internet talk
radio interview
sessions into her
passion for downtown
Jackson and
the arts.
While
the "old"
version of online
radio audio clips
are still currently
available and listed
below on this webpage
(originally 'Artistically
Speaking w/Rachel
Dickson'), the "new"
version ('Art Speak')
is now available
live and with the
option for listeners
to call in during
the show and participate
with questions or
comments. How
COOL is that?!!
Welcome to
"Art Speak"
with Dickson Gallery
owner, Rachel Dickson.
"Art
Speak"
Online
Radio Show Schedule:
Art
Speak Radio-June
25, 2008
Thank
you to those who
called in and gave
tribute to the Dickson
Gallery.
Tribute
show honoring the
Dickson Gallery
of Fine Art
(55
minutes)
The Dickson Gallery of Fine Art located
in downtown Jackson, TN has certainly left a legacy. They are forced to
close their doors after three years of representing local artists'
flair. (Closure is due to construction to the adjacent building and its
effect on the gallery's building).
Rachel Dickson will be speaking about all the fun and some not so fun things
that happened throughout the gallery's existence in downtown Jackson.
She'll also be giving tribute to artists, businesses and clients who've been
so very
supportive
of the
Dickson
Gallery's
efforts
over
the
years. |
Art
Speak Radio-June
17, 2008
featuring Resident
Artist for RiverBarge
Excursion Lines
Watercolorist
Roy Elmer
(45
minutes)
Rachel
Dickson talks with resident artist of RiverBarge Excursion Lines, Roy Elmer:
Over the years Roy’s colorful landscape
and still life paintings have come to the attention of important
critics and gallery owners. Notables such as actors Morgan Freeman,
Kelly McGillis, Nicholas Cage, celebrity chef
Paula Dean, writer Anne Rice and Nascar driver Cale Yarborough own
Roy’s paintings.
Roy
was
born
in Union
City,
TN in
1939
and
moved
to Paris,
TN at
the
age
of 8.
He
spent
over
twenty
years
in the
commercial
art
field,
including
seventeen
years
as art
director
for
a large
retail
chain
in New
Orleans,
before
devoting
full
time
to his
painting.
Roy
and
his
wife
now
make
Milan,
TN home
but
they
spend
several
months
of the
year
on the
Mississippi
and
Ohio
rivers
aboard
the
cruise
ship
The
River
Barge
Explorer
where
Roy
is the
resident
artists.
Roy
said,
“It
is important
to me
that
my work
be accessible
to all
kinds
of people.
I was
raised
in a
working
class
environment
and
want
the
kind
of people
that
I grew
up with
to enjoy
my work.
Being
an artist
is a
highly
skilled,
chancy,
anxiety
laden
occupation
where
you
are
always
asking
yourself:
‘Is
what
I am
doing
really
valid?’
Every
time
I sell
a painting
I am
revalidated.
I
am truly
blessed
that
for
forty
years
I have
been
able
to make
a good
living
by doing
what
I enjoy
most.”
We're going to speak with Roy while he's aboard
RiverBarge Excursion Lines docked in Cincinnati. He's been their
resident artist for 2 years and has entertained countless guests painting live
on well
over
100
trips.
http://www.riverbarge.com
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Art
Speak Radio-June
4, 2008
featuring
guest
Art Therapist,
Janie Giles-Carp
(30
minutes)
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Rachel
Dickson talks with art therapist Janie Giles-Carp about art therapy:
what is it? why art therapy? who does art therapy benefit? what about
art therapist certification? ...and much more. For more infomation see
www.starcenter.tn.org
(The
STAR
Center--Special
Technology
Access
Resource
Center),
www.atcb.org
(Art
Therapy
Credential
Board),
and
www.arttherapy.com
(American
Art
Therapy
Association). |
Art
Speak Radio-May
21, 2008
featuring
corporate guests
Monte
Jones and Chuck
Hatfield
(45
minutes)
Rachel
Dickson, host of Art Speak, talks with special guests Chuck Hatfield (a
paralegal in the law offices of Divorce, Inc.), and Monte Jones
(President of Commercial Bank and Trust -Jackson, TN) about the
positive aspects of having fine art in the workplace.
Art in its many forms of expression enriches our lives and can be a
catalyst for personal empowerment, enhanced creativity,
community-building and positive social change.
Corporate art is more
than
just
personal
preference
or taste.
It
can
create
visually
dynamic
thought-provoking
and
inviting
surroundings
that
enhance
your
image
and
reflect
your
firms
culture
values
and
vision.
Companies
realize
that
art
can
immediately
transform
a workspace;
it can
facilitate
dialogue,
cultivate
appreciation
and
garner
admiration
from
clients,
colleages,
visitors
and
employees.
Let's
talk
about
it. |
Art
Speak Radio-May
7, 2008
featuring
artist Jai Johnson
(45
minutes)
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Rachel
Dickson, host of Art Speak, talks with Jai Johnson, colored pencil artist
extraordinaire, about the super-trend of ACEO (Art Cards Editions and
Originals) and OSWOA (Original Small Works of Art) art cards selling
online. Jai Johnson has been creating works of art for
nearly 40 years! She's also an art marketing genius...and has been
selling her artwork online for many many years! |
Art
Speak Radio-Apr
30, 2008
featuring
avant-garde artist Amanda
Dolan
(45
minutes)
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Bright.
Vibrant. Chaotic. Smart. Passionate. Eclectic. Inspired. All are words
New York City's Avant-Garde Mixed Media Artist Amanda Bolan uses to describe
herself and her artwork. She's an artist on the rise with her second
show at prestigious Ward-Nasse Gallery in SOHO titled "Call Me Crazy"
in April
08.
This her most recent exhibit covers: Tori Amos, Sylvia Plath, Ophelia,
Marilyn Monroe, Marie Antoinette, Joan of Arc, Joan Crawford, Janis
Joplin, Frances Farmer, Edie Sedgwick, Cyndi Lauper, Courtney Love and many
other
outspoken
women. |
Art
Speak Radio-
Nov. 28, 2007
featuring
painter Dana F.
Brooks
(45
minutes)
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Dickson
Gallery of Fine Art owner features artist Dana F Brooks on this segment
of "Art Speak". Dana F. Brooks is an accomplished artist, teacher and
book illustrator. Get to know more about Dana F Brooks as we prepared
to host her art opening here at the Dickson Gallery of Fine Art on Friday evening,
November 30th, 2007.
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Archived
from Sept. 17, 2007
featuring
jeweler Jacque Hillman
(45
minutes)
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Rachel Dickson of the Dickson Gallery
of Fine Art, Jackson, Tennessee interviews jewelry artist Jacque
Hillman. This is an archive of a show recorded on September 17, 2007
prior to Ms. Hillman's jewelry show opening at the gallery. Jacque
Hillman resides in Jackson Tennessee and creates jewelry using
environmentally safe computer parts, the healing attributes of copper
and precious stones. |
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 Nashville
Public Television produces
a program titled Tennessee Crossroads.
This show travels the highways and byways of Tennessee, highlighting the personalities,
arts, crafts, places, foods and events that make Tennessee special and its character
unique.
Dickson Gallery artist Ella Mae Clark was featured
on the episode
#2108. Congratulations Ella
Mae
on your television debut! Learn
more about Ella Mae Clark's
experiences growing up
in rural West Tennessee and
why she paints. Click on the
image to watch.
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*Watch
video segment
by clicking here or click
on image to the right.
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An
art lover's delight! We
don't just have art, we have  one-of-a-kind,
infinitely fun, lifetime treasures.
Our artist's works will not only stimulate
your mind, but also your soul.
We invite customers to come on in,
linger and enjoy the unique works of art
that West Tennessee artists and artisans
have to offer. Visit
our online store!
 Live
audio interview...with
Rachel Dickson owner of the
Dickson Gallery of Fine Art...listen
now online to learn more about downtown
Jackson, the Dickson Gallery of Fine
Art and area artists.
(*note
this interview took place in 2006 when the
Dickson Gallery was located at 118 E Lafayette
St, downtown Jackson, TN)
click icon to listen online...
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Obviously,
you've figured out by now that the
Dickson Gallery of Fine Art no longer has
a storefront location. We went online
only starting July 1st, 2008. That
story can be found in the content above.
But we want you to know what's new,
what's coming, what's in the works?
Well, we're trying to figure that out too...but
this we know. www.DicksonGallery.com
will now be the exclusive home to Dickson
Gallery artwork. Super cool for you,
because you'll be able to view our original
art on your terms now. From the comfort
of your home, place of work (no we won't
tell your boss), or play whenever you want
to. You also need to know that an
event we spearheaded two years ago is being
revived. Vino and Van Gogh will
be held at Premier Place on N. Highland
Ave, Saturday, August 9th. It's
a Wine Tasting Fine Art event benefiting
the hippotherapy program which used to be
under the West TN Cerebral Palsy Association.
It's now under the auspices of West
TN Healthcare. We're gonna pull out all
the stops and bring you one of the finest
fine art events to be found in Jackson,
TN. Stay tuned for more on this...
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 Nashville
Public Television produces
a program titled Tennessee Crossroads.
This show travels the highways and byways of Tennessee, highlighting the personalities,
arts, crafts, places, foods and events that make Tennessee special and its character
unique.
Dickson Gallery jewelry artist Jacque
Hillman was featured
on the episode
#2132. Congratulations Jacque
on your television debut!
Click on the
image to watch.
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*Watch
video segment
by clicking here or click
on image to the right.
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What
did you think?... Did
you like what you saw, do you just love
the art you purchased, or tell
us what you felt at a recent
DicksonGallery.com event.
Please
take a moment and...
click
here & Voice your Opinion on Yahoo...
Below
is a sampling of what
others have been saying...
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 "I was searching for things to do on a business trip to Jackson, TN. Their
website engaged my curiosity, so I checked in out in person. I enjoyed it so
much I have already been back and plan to return in the future. A quick fix of beauty and culture in a laid-back, welcoming atmosphere. You are
in for a real treat if you get to meet the owner, Rachel Dickson. It's worth the
drive from Nashville or anywhere!
 "I
had the pleasure of visiting
the Dickson Gallery recently
and was very
pleasantly surprised to find such a wide variety of quality art
work. I was especially impressed with the photography. The owners were very
cordial and polite-no pressure sales tactics. Overall a very pleasant
experience!"
 "The (staff
member) behind the rather cool front desk was helpful and seemed to know a
great deal about each of the artist. As a collector of moderately priced art the
story of the artist is as important to me as the work itself. The decor
compliments the work yet is still fun and modern, in a good way, not at all
sterile.
If you find yourself in Jackson, TN it's definitely worth a
trip downtown. This smallish town is working hard at both growing and keeping
the hometown feel. America at it's best."
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Tennesseans
are doing just that by purchasing
unique and colorful specialty
license plates. It's
a fun way to express your individuality
and support the cultural life
of Tennessee. Purchasing
a license plate provides
funding and support
for arts activities in your
own community through
the grant programs offered by
the Tennessee Arts Commission.
The demand for these specialty
plates has steadily increased,
and now provides over
two thirds of the Commission's
grants budget.
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Support
the Arts...Bolt 'em to your
car!
click
here to learn more...
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