Here, we blend the bold and the in-between — milestones, insights, and sparks of what’s next. It’s the creative space where ideas unfold in real-time.

Special Recognition for MTSU Department of Art and Design and TODDartgallery

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

Decoding a Civilization: Exploring Ancient Egyptian Life Through Art
Ancient Egyptian imagery for Sarah Abdah lecture Decoding a Civilization, Exploring Ancient Egyptian Life through Art

MTSU Art and Design | April 12, 2025

A Lecture Presentation by Sara Abdoh, Spring 2025 Visiting Professor

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MTSU Art and Design Student Scholarships

MTSU Art and Design | August 16, 2025

A Quick Reference Guide to the Department’s Student Scholarships

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Graphic Design Senior Show

MTSU Art and Design | April 10, 2025

The Town of Lexicon Lane Welcomes You @mtsuseniorshow | April 10, 2025 MTSU Graphic Design Capstone, the town of Lexicon Lane, welcomes you! April 19–26 | MTSU Todd Art Gallery, Todd Hall, Room 224A Opening April 19, 2025, 1–4 p.m. See the artwork of Quinn Allen • Bri Anderson • Joy Blohm • Luke Byrum…

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Jennifer Ober: Photoshop Painting Demo

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 and it drives our imaginations. Jennifer’s work is focused on that wonder and draws attention to the beautiful details of life through visual storytelling.

Jennifer is an award-winning, published fantasy-based illustrator. Her work has been used in advertising for New Mexic BioPark’s Run for the Zoo and has received accolades for her team projects in marketing and animation.

Demo Location: Todd Hall, Room 343

When: 12 p.m., (Noon), Friday, September 17, 2021 CDT

See more of Jennifer’s Work

Examples: Mixed Media: Pen and Ink and Digital   Musty's-Gardden, detail.JPG   Fairy-Dragon VII.JPG

Carry On | Senior Capstone Graphic Design Show

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

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

Senior Illustration Exhibit 2021

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, Sara Davis, Kierra Colquitt, and Amber Puls.

Additional students involved are Maggie Strahle, Sylvia Lee, Ellen Everett, John Puryear, and Taylor Lane.

Summer ’21 Course in Color Theory

Summer Class

June 28-July 16, 2021, Todd Hall

9 a.m.-3:30 p.m.

Class Days

In-Class – Monday and Wednesday

Online Class – Tuesday and Thursday

Section: Art-4001-005 | Crn: 52910 | Email Sisavanh.Houghton@mtsu.edu to get Permission of Instructor (P.O.I.)

  1. Counts towards an Upper Division (***Good for Minors)
  2. No Prior Painting / Art Experience Required
  3. Learn the Importance of Color Theory
  4. Learn how to mix colors and create layers
  5. Learn color relationships and its affect in art making

Register: Detailed Class Information (mtsu.edu)

Sisavanh Houghton, Todd Hall, Room 234

Meet Tripwire Creative Director, Bryan Wynia

Don’t miss this opportunity to hangout with Tripwire Creative Director Bryan Wynia as he talks about his career as a creature and concept artist for the film and video game industries!

-Bryan’s credits include: Godzilla vs. Kong, The Nun, Ghostbusters, IT, Men in Black International, Killing Floor, Maleficent, Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters, and many more!

-Contact Professor Dabbs for Zoom Info:
douglas.dabbs@mtsu.edu 

-When: Friday, April 16th, 2021 at 11:00 a.m.
Where: Via Zoom

Bryan Wynia: https://www.artstation.com/bryanwynia

The Art of Collaboration: A Conversation with Felix Harlan

A Conversation with Felix Harlan of Harlan and Weaver (NYC) was held Tuesday, March 30, 2021 via Zoom.

Harlan is a master printer who has worked with some incredibly significant artists.  In the conversation he covered collaboration, starting/running an arts-related business, and what it’s like living and working in New York City.  This talk was facilitated by Art and Design alum Jane Kim, who is currently working with Harlan after finishing grad school in Philadelphia.  

For additional information and questions: Nicholas.Satinover@mtsu.edu 

Website:  http://www.harlanandweaver.com

MTSU Spring Showcase Medallions: Metal Pour

Alumni and Sculpture Medallions: 2.5 to 3 Hours of Metal Pour

An event of the MTSU Spring Showcase

Date/Time: Saturday, April 17, 2021. The workshop begins at 1 pm, with the metal pour beginning approximately at 2:15 pm.

Venue: Middle Tennessee State University, Todd Art Bldg., Sculpture Foundry, Todd Hall, Room 107.

Cost: $10.00 materials fee payable at the door by cash or check

Associate Professor Michael Baggarly will lead an aluminum casting workshop allowing participants to create commemorative alumni or sculptural art medallions celebrating their S@T participation and the 2021 MTSU Spring Showcase presented by the MTSU Alumni Association.

Each attendee will have the opportunity to watch the castings and participate in finishing an aluminum medallion. No prior casting experience is required, and the event is safe and open to all ages. Space is limited to twelve spots. An RSVP is required through this sign-up form.

Per MTSU requirements Social Distancing and the wearing of Facemasks are required.

Your signup is your commitment to attend. If you are registering for yourself and others, list each name individually in an open slot. Thank you!

The medallions will be cast in molten aluminum at the end of the workshop and will be a visual treat for all attendees.

Medallions are free to take home immediately following the event.

Saturdays at Todd workshops are supported in part by the Tennessee Arts Commission (TAC) https://tnartscommission.org/. Your purchase of a Specialty License Plate, an Arts Plate, supports the commission’s outreach to arts organizations, schools, and communities across Tennessee. https://tnspecialtyplates.org/.

For additional information, parking, and other questions, contact eric.snyder@mtsu.edu.