We invite you to partner with us in connecting and promoting contemporary art in Tennessee. We welcome recurring or one-time gifts of any amount. Tri-Star Arts is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization.
WHO ARE WE?
Co-Founders Brian R. Jobe and Carolyn Jobe are both artists and administrators with experience working in Tennessee, Texas, and New York. They are passionate to see the contemporary art communities of Tennessee thrive.
BRIAN R. JOBE Director / Co-Founder
Brian R. Jobe co-founded Tri-Star Arts in 2015 and is also its Director. He has taught at colleges and universities throughout Georgia, Tennessee, and Texas for over 13 years. Additionally, he previously worked at the Guggenheim Museum (New York, NY) and the Blue Star Contemporary (San Antonio, TX). He is a sculptor and exhibits his work nationally. Brian grew up in Memphis, TN.
CAROLYN JOBE Co-Founder
Carolyn Jobe co-founded Tri-Star Arts in 2015 and is also its Chief Advisor. She previously worked in administration for the Chelsea Music Festival (New York, NY), Art Crating Inc. (New York, NY), and for churches in San Antonio, TX and Knoxville, TN. She is a painter and exhibits her work nationally. Carolyn grew up in Nashville, TN.
WESLEY RODEN Program Associate
Wesley Roden is the Program Associate at Tri-Star Arts and received a BFA in Painting from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville in 2023. Based in Knoxville, he currently works in digital and mixed media in a continually evolving practice.
RACHEL BUBIS Web Manager for LocateArts.org
Rachel Bubis is a Nashville-based independent arts writer, regular contributor to The Focus blog, and LocateArts.org Web Manager for Tri-Star Arts. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Art History from Rollins College (Winter Park, FL).
BEHIND LOCATE ARTS
TRACY AYERS - TREASURERBoard MemberFinance Professional |
LAURENCE EATONBoard MemberPrincipal Broker at Hemlock Realty LLC |
BRIAN R. JOBE - PRESIDENTBoard MemberDirector / Co-Founder of Tri-Star Arts |
JAMES PATTERSONBoard MemberFounder of Delta Axis / Physician |
DENNY RENSHAWBoard MemberArts Advocate / Photographer |
SYLVIA PETERSBoard MemberFounder of The Delaney Project |
JAMAAL SHEATS - SECRETARYBoard MemberAssociate Provost of Art and Culture at Fisk University / Artist |
JANET DECKER YAÑEZBoard MemberMortgage Loan Officer at Accurate Mortgage / Founder of Ground Floor Gallery / Artist |
IN THE PRESS
What is contemporary art?
Contemporary art is art that is being made today. It explores the past, present and future and is a language that's being spoken around the world. Contemporary art is challenging, innovative and it inspires new ideas in other fields. It is a cultural mile marker that future generations will remember us by.
Contemporary visual art featured by Locate Arts will primarily be made in the 21st century and will be relevant to today's national and international critical art conversations. We will also include 20th century art that has had a major influence on today's practicing artists and critical art conversations.