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@MTSUArt | April 10, 2025

Join the MTSU Department of Art and Design for our bi-annual event each fall and spring semester. Explore a collection of donated artwork at Todd Hall, perfect for personal use or gifting. Contributions are encouraged with suggested donation amounts for each piece. Proceeds support the Art and Design Student Scholarship Program and participating student artists.

Scholarship Roundup – !0 a.m.–4 p.m., Tuesday – Friday, April 22–25, 2025. Todd Hall, Second Floor, adjacent to the main stairwell.

Foundations Juried Art Show

@MTSUArt | April 8, 2025

This exhibition showcases outstanding work from MTSU Department of Art and Design students in Foundations courses, including Drawing I & II, Two-Dimensional Design, Three-Dimensional Design, and Digital Art and Design. Juried selections highlight creativity, strong concepts, and technical skills. Foundations faculty include Mark McLeod, Erin Anfinson, Kim Dummons, Kate Kinder, Jarrod Houghton, Joshua Lynn, Melissa Newman, Ambrose Prince, and Jake Wells.

Explore the entire exhibition on the second floor of the Todd Building.

Fear Not, Little Flock

Adrienne Ward | Graphite | Kate Kinder, Drawing II Instructor

Special Recognition for MTSU Department of Art and Design and TODDartgallery

@MTSUArt | April 6, 2025

At the 2025 Tennessee Association of Museums Annual Conference in Knoxville, MTSU’s Todd Art Gallery (TAG) was honored with a Certificate of Commendation during the March Awards Dinner. This special recognition celebrates Perceptions of Reality, the Department of Art and Design’s most recent annual collaborative exhibition, curated by Dr. Barbara and Mr. Leroy Hodges. The exhibition uplifts the voices and visions of artists of color through powerful visual narratives and lived experiences across cultures and disciplines. Todd Art Gallery is grateful to the Tennessee Association of Museums for acknowledging the importance of this work and its role in fostering dialogue, representation, and community through the arts.

2025 Tennessee Association of Museums Certificate of Commendation for Perceptions of Relity

Rutherford County Student Artists Shine in MTSU’s Todd Hall Exhibition

@MTSUArt | April 7, 2025

Images: Left to Right: Hermela Yoseph, Central Magnet School; and Patty Hongsawong, Blackman Middle School

The MTSU Department of Art and Design proudly presents a vibrant exhibition celebrating the exceptional creativity of Rutherford County Schools’ middle and high school students. On view in the corridors of Todd Hall, this notable showcase highlights artwork from students of Deena Cruz (Blackman Middle School) and Danny Freeman (Central Magnet School)—both proud alumni of MTSU’s Art and Design Department and its distinguished Art Education Program, led by Dr. Debrah Sickler-Voigt and Dr. Paige Medlock.

This inspiring exhibition not only honors the talent of young emerging artists but also reflects the lasting impact of MTSU’s commitment to nurturing future educators and creative leaders in the arts.

Decoding a Civilization: Exploring Ancient Egyptian Life Through Art | Art Historian Sara Abdoh

@MTSUArt | April 2, 2025

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