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ART SCHOLARSHIP SALE More Info: Art Scholarship Sale 10 a.m–3 p.m., Wednesday and Thursday, November 3 and 4, 2021, Todd Hall, Second Floor, Near Center Stairwell Proceeds benefit participating artists and the Department of Art and Design’s Student Scholarships Join us for this 12th annual event that celebrates works from the department’s…
The Graphic Design scholarship created by Ollie Fancher is the only private scholarship for Graphic Design majors. With the majority of our students receiving some form of financial aid and working to pay for their college education, the need for private scholarship support is crucial in the success of our students. Over $5,000 in…
Sell your work and make some money! Or, shop from local artists as we roll into the holidays! 2–5:30 p.m., Wednesday, October 27, 2021, MTSU Student Union Commons Follow the event as it unfolds @FallArtFestival
Summer Noise Exhibition: Paintings by Jered Sprecher – Todd Art Gallery, Todd Hall, Room 224A Professor of Painting, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, School of Art Exhibition Dates: August 23 – September 11, 2021 Visiting Artist and Reception Date: Thursday, September 2 Jered Sprecher – Visiting Artist Itinerary “My work is…
MTSU’s first 15-hour challenge in partnership with Nashville’s Mythos Pedals The Challenge will revolve around the creation of an original illustration that will be printed on a Mythos guitar pedal and then sold as a limited run of pedals to guitar players all over the globe. Students will produce their illustration submissions within a…
Magic happens when nature and the imagination combine into something that lightens your heart and brings a sweetly soft joy. Whether it’s the little nook in the tree that could hide a baby dragon or fairies dancing on a brook, the design and beauty of nature can be found in every corner of our world…
Carry On Held in Todd Art Gallery, April 19–30, 2021, CARRY ON was a compilation of senior capstone projects for the B.F.A. Graphic Design class of 2021. Art and Design faculty members for Carry On included Assistant Profeesors Sheri Selph and Stefanie Cobb.
20/21 Studio Art BFA Look-Book Riso Jam 10 a.m.–2 p.m.—April 30, 2021 Happening outside of the Print Shop, at the top of Todd Hall’s center stairwell, outside Rooms 354 and 355. Be a part, show up, and bring what you got! No Pressure, just some experimenting and trading
April 17-May 1, 2021 210 Gallery, Todd Hall, Room 210 This exhibit showcases the illustrated works composed by Art and Design’s current senior class. You’ll see works ranging from surface design, editorial illustration, logo design, book illustration, and more! Participating Seniors include Marianna Ford, Morgan Gill, Bethany Dillon, Manny Martinez, Austin Davis,…
Art 4940 | Special Topics: Gallery Practicum A museum studies course that combines the classroom study of exhibition practices with hands-on experience in Todd Art Gallery and area museums. Questions: Nancy.Kelker@mtsu.edu Register: Detailed Class Information (mtsu.edu)
The course areas of Foundations, Studio Art, and Visual Art were represented.
Join the MTSU Art and Design faculty for an informal Q&A this Summer 2020!
Please feel free to pop into any of the open meetings listed below. If you have questions about the format, please reach out to Associate Professor Nicole Foran at Nicole.Foran@mtsu.edu.
Q&A Session 1: Foundations, Drawing, Graphic Design, Art History, Visual Art
Time: May 12, 2020 11:30 AM to 12:15 PM Central Time
https://mtsu.zoom.us/j/93062044746
Meeting ID: 930 6204 4746
Q&A Session 2: Foundations, Graphic Design, Studio Art, Art History, Illustration, Visual Art
Time: May 29, 2020 10:00 AM to 10:45 AM Central Time
https://mtsu.zoom.us/j/96976294407
Meeting ID: 969 7629 4407
Q&A Session 3: Foundations, Graphic Design, Studio Art, Art Education, Visual Art
Time: Jun 16, 2020 11:00 AM to 11:45 AM Central Time
https://mtsu.zoom.us/j/99537094524
Meeting ID: 995 3709 4524
Q&A Session 4: Foundations, Graphic Design, Studio Art, Illustration, Visual Art
Time: Jun 30, 2020 03:00 PM to 3:45 PM Central Time
https://mtsu.zoom.us/j/99899642728
Meeting ID: 998 9964 2728
Q&A Session 5: Foundations, Studio Art, Visual Art
Time: Jul 21, 2020 01:00 PM to 1:45 PM Central Time
https://mtsu.zoom.us/j/91604848796
Meeting ID: 916 0484 8796
Department of Art and Design, Associate Professor, Erin Anfinson invites you to join her for a Zoom meeting to discuss her course Art 1650 Foundations Digital Art/Design. Thursday, July 16, 2020, at 1:00 p.m. CDT
Video highlights Natalie Patton Quiltessa’s recent exhibit in the 210 Gallery which was organized and curated by Art and Design students Ana Cannon, Chelsea Gardiner, and Shanice Scudder. Video courtesy of Web4U2
Applications for 2020 are closed, for information on 2021’s opportunities contact erin.anfinson@mtsu.edu.
12 p.m.—Monday, March 2, 2020. MTSU Todd Hall, Room 348
This Google Hangouts chat will take an in-depth look into the artist’s personal process for award winning illustration and visual development. In other words, less talk, more illustration! Also, Ramsey will put together a two-hour LIVE character design illustration from start to finish in Procreate.
Additional Information/Questions: Tony.Rodriguez@mtsu.edu
Select Clients: FIYAH Magazine | Downtown Salisbury | Axon Creative | Glitter Cats Amusements
Exhibitions: Maplehouse Illustration Exhibition | AIG Gallery Solo Exhibition | Gallery 128: Illustration Showcase
Topics that will be covered:
– artist’s personal tool kit
– artist’s methods for ideation
– Imaginative and observational drawing exercises
– custom texture creation and manipulation
– creating stylized gesture
– character development avenue of illustration
While our November 5 and 6, 2019 sale has concluded you may still wish to peruse our fantastic art and design items remaining. Funds raised from each item sold support the Department of Art and Design’s Scholarships, their outstanding recipients, and participating artists. For a sampling of items in the sale visit: Scholarship Sale. For additional information or to set up an appointment for a look at the our available artworks email Rick.Rishaw@mtsu.edu or Eric.Snyder@mtsu.edu.
Art and Design congratulates Painting Professor Sisavanh Houghton for her approved Study Abroad proposal International Watercolor Workshop Study set for May 2020. Her itinerary includes Strasbourg (France); Basel (Switzerland); Salzburg (Austria); and Munich, Regensburg, and Wurzburg (Germany). All interested MTSU students should contact Sisavanh.Houghton@mtsu.edu. (3 credit hours for upper division studio class)
Artist-in-Residence Program opportunity in Rutherford County at Stones River National Battlefield during 2020.
Application deadline is October 31, 2019.
Full details: https://www.nps.gov/stri/getinvolved/air.htm