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, Sara Davis, Kierra Colquitt, and Amber Puls.

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

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)

Art 4001 | Narrative Illustration

Fall Semester 2021 – Associate Professor Douglas Dabbs

Learn How to Conceptualize and Draw Illustrations for Narrative Media such as Comics, Storyboards, and Children’s Books.

Register: Detailed Class Information (mtsu.edu) 

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

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

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

The MTSU Department of Art and Design is pleased to announce a Saturdays At Todd (S@T) Workshop led by local favorite Kara Kemp this April 17, 2021. Organized by Rutherford Arts Alliance (RAA), Kara’s Workshop is scheduled in Todd Hall, Room 236.

Everyone possesses the ability to design a meaningful life, but not everyone knows how. In this interactive Life Mapping Workshop, Kara Kemp will guide you through the life mapping process to gain the insight needed to live an authentic life and tackle your most ambitious goals. Utilizing Qnity’s revolutionary methodology and proven principles of success, the interactive and inspiring approaches to mind mapping will help you make dynamic and enduring connections between your head and your heart, allowing you to reach your full potential, achieve your goals and live a more intentional life. Participants will be encouraged to share reflections with the group.

• • Combine text and visuals to create a mindmap

• • Set specific goals, objectives, and actions steps

• • Uncover core beliefs of who you are

• • Align your values with your goals (Goals and Achievable Chunks)

• • MATERIALS NEEDED:

• • Paper or sketch pad and writing implements

• • Planner or calendar for the year ahead

Biography

Speaker and storytelling coach for visionary leaders who wish to leverage the power of their personal narrative. For over two decades, she facilitated off-the-shelf approaches for strengthening work cultures and creative leaders. Kara has crafted systems for companies and individuals in non-profit and for-profit sectors. She works with organizations and leadership teams on how to harness the power of storytelling to maintain momentum in their field. Kara is a firm believer that communication and collaboration are the keystones to effective work cultures and to encourage bold choices that expedite success.

Prior Workshops:

• • Rutherford County Habitat for Humanity Storytelling for FUNdraising

• • Rutherford Chamber Youth Leadership Workshop

• • The Story Spark: Superheroes and Dreamers

• • Rutherford Arts Alliance June Storytelling Performance and Talk

• • The Power of Your Story Workshop

• • United Way Bold Goals 2030 Workshop

All are welcome to participate. Attendance is free for RAA members. A $25.00 fee, paid the day of the event, is required of non-members and provides membership for 2021 to attend other free to members RAA events. Payments by cash, check, or PayPal is accepted.

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!

For more information about RAA:

Rutherford Arts Alliance | 115 Front Street (Mailing Address Only) | Smyrna, TN 37167

rucoarts@gmail.com | www.rutherfordartsalliance.org

Social Media: @rucoartstn

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.