Brett Douglas Hunter’s “Dumpty Humpty” and Howard Russo’s “Twist” were installed yesterday in the Arts Quad thanks to @apsuartdesign and @ceca_apsu ! These sculptures will be on loan until 2028 thanks in part to a generous Arts Project Support Grant from the Tennessee Arts Commission.
🚨CALLING ALL HIGH SCHOOL AGED CREATIVE WRITERS IN TENNESSEE🚨
We want YOU to attend the Tennessee Young Writers’ Workshop this June 21-27, 2026! Come live on a college campus for a week and immerse yourself in the craft of writing, all while participating in activities that still scream summer camp — think swimming, tie-dye, arts & crafts, themed nights, and more!
For more information, check out the link in our bio. Deadline to apply is May 15, 2026, and scholarships are available!
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The curtain is rising! 🌟 “It’s time to begin!” Catch our opera at Mabry Concert Hall this Friday and Saturday at 7:30 PM. See you there! 🎵🤩🔮 #apsu #opera #clarksville #clarksvilletnlocal #localmusic
APSU Trumpet Day 2026 was another huge success. We hosted 55 trumpet players from Middle Tennessee. The event would not be possible without support from @ceca_apsu and the talents of our guest artists @maxignastrumpet and @dr.spears_trumpet_band . We will be back next year!! Until then, 🔥🎺⬆️!!
TOMORROW!! Zone 3 Press and the Creative Writing Program at Austin Peay State University are pleased to host the second annual Tennessee's Emerging Creative Writers Contest. This contest is designed to encourage high school creative writers from across the state and foster their growing literary voices.
Recognition of skill and talent is given at every grade level (9th - 12th). For each 9th, 10th, and 11th grade levels, three Winners across poetry, fiction, and personal essay were selected. For those in 12th grade, five Finalists will be recognized with two Winners each receiving a $1,500 APSU scholarship!
All Finalists and Winners will have their works published in Red Mud Review—an anthology of student creative work.
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Day 1 of the @zone3press Writers' Festival is in the books! A great Kickoff Event hosted by @rebeccamakkai . She, Jessie van Eerden, Su Cho, and Kim Brooks had an earnest conversation ranging from how they found their ways to their genres to helping the students in the audience find ways to get pen to paper. More today across 20 panels, workshops, and craft talks!
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Your literary journey doesn't end after the festival, so don't leave empty handed.
The Zone 3 Writers Festival will host a book fair on Friday, April 17th from 9:00AM - 3:30PM! Customs House Museum, Reading Rock Books, CECA, Zone 3, Birmingham Poetry Review, and the APSU Languages & Literature department are just a few of the exciting guests that will be attending!
Stop by between panels and workshops and pick up some memories to bring home with you.
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Zone 3 has partnered with Pulitzer Prize finalist Rebecca Makkai for our 2nd annual Zone 3 Writers' Festival kickoff event.
She is joined by three amazing authors, Kim Brooks, Jessie van Eerden, and Su Cho.
As part of the Roy Acuff Chair of Excellence and CECA's 40th Anniversary celebration, we are thrilled to work with such an accomplished author on this event!
Join us on Thursday, April 16th at 6pm in the Mabry Concert Hall.
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Opening this week! Our final production of the year, LIZZIE the musical! LIZZIE the musical features a beautiful and contemporary rock music score, highlighting all the glamor and rhinestones of feminine rage and rock ‘n’ roll. You don’t want to miss this amazing production!
🗓️Thursday-Saturday at 7:30PM.
🗓️Saturday and Sunday at 2:00PM.
📍The Gotcher Theater, Trahern Building
🎟️ In Bio, or at https://www.onthestage.tickets/show/austin-peay-state-university/69973d0d057cc624cad0a21a
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It's almost time! The SECOND annual Zone 3 Writers' Festival takes place April 16th-18th.
Three days of literary celebration will start with a reading event hosted by Rebecca Makkai on the 16th, at 6:00pm.
April 17th will be a full day of panels, readings, craft talks, and workshops. There will also be a book fair with titles from our keynote speakers! Additionally, lunch will be provided for FREE for all attendees.
Finally, on April 18th, we will celebrate the accomplishments of high school writers from across the state of Tennessee. Join us in celebrating these talented young writers!
Stay tuned for panel and award ceremony times.
Come out and support the hard work from the undergraduate students and graduate stewards at Zone 3. See you there!
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Big dreams deserve a little extra support ✨
CECA’s Transformative Student Experience Grants are officially OPEN—but only until April 11! Whether you're planning something bold, creative, or completely outside the box, this is your chance to make it happen.
Apply now—link in bio!
