Past Events
Sorry you missed it! Here is a list of the past Saturday's at Todd Events hosted by the Department of Art and Design. Did you attend? You might see yourself in a picture! Be sure to like our pages on Facebook and to keep checking our Events pages for the latest activities to participate in!
Foraged: Paper Engineering Workshop
Saturday, September 8, 2018 | 11:30 am - 1:30 pm | located in Todd Hall's Glass Gallery
at MTSU
Paper engineering reception and workshop led by Noël Lorson.
Join the package design campers for a paper engineering workshop where you can craft
your own woodland creatures! All supplies provided. All ages welcome! Space is limited
so don't delay!
Is this the REAL DEAL?
Saturday, September 15, 2018 | 11:00 am - 1:00 pm | Todd Gallery
Authentication Workshop, led by Nancy Kelker, Laura Cochrane, and Kyle Stoneman.
Are you a local art collector with non-Western, medieval, or 19th/20th century works?
Bring your pieces in to our knowledgeable Art Historians during this workshop to authenticate
your piece!
Acrylic Painting Workshop with Carmen Bouldin & Heather McCormick
Saturday, September 22, 2018 | 1:00pm - 3:00pm | Todd Art Gallery Main Hallway
Workshop will be led by Carmen Bouldin & Heather McCormick.
Join local artists Carmen Bouldin and Heather McCormick to discuss and learn some
of their techniques with acrylic painting and color mixing! Open to the public!
Receptions for 12 Cubed and the Color, Content, & Character Art Shows
Saturday, September 22, 2018 | 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm | Todd Art Gallery
Reception for new collections featuring work from a full-range of artists from across Middle Tennessee.
12 | Cubed is a juried exhibition composed of works that do not exceed 12” in any
direction. The competition, which originated in 2005, appeals to many artists all
across the United States, and has attracted some of the best contemporary art being
produced. This year’s competition was juried by former Middle Tennessee State University
professor Charles Clary, now Assistant Professor and Foundations Coordinator for Visual
Arts at Coastal Carolina University. Previous renditions of the exhibits were juried
by such notables as national art critic Dave Hickey and the Frist Center’s Mark Scalia.
This edition promises 20 works with something big in small scale for everyone. This
year’s winner is St. Louis, Missouri’s Justin Penov. A work of mixed media, it is
entitled “The Dead Room,” Runner up is Joe Krawczyk, a graphic designer from Orlando,
Florida with his piece “Deck Chair” which had previously been featured in the Park
Gables Gallery in Harrisonburg, Virginia.
Color, Content, and Character: Academic and Self-Taught Perspectives in Art is an
exhibit displaying the works of self-taught artists from the middle Tennessee area.
A notable artist Willard Hill from Manchester, TN. Hill’s work is mostly made using
masking tape and other mixed media to display life in his rural community. Hill received
his first solo exhibition at the age of 82, and has since been featured in The Good
Luck Gallery in Paris and New York. His role as an African American artist was highlighted
with his inclusion in Reclamation! Pan-African Works from the Beth Rudin DeWoody Collection,
The Taubman Museum of Art, Roanoke, VA. A number of Hill’s works are included in the
exhibition. Color, Content, and Character is additionally supported by 16 other artists
James Langston, Susan Rodehaver, Samira Hardcastle, Theresa Sifford, Jan Quarles,
Justyna Kostkowska, Phyllis Razo, Carol Berning, Carmen Bouldin, Heather McCormick,
Leroy Hodges, Diane Stockard, Kay Currie, Mary Watkins, Taryn Simpson, and Mark Jackson.
All Todd Art Gallery exhibits and receptions are free and open to the public. Collections
will be available for viewing September 22nd through October 20th.
Letterpress - Pull a Print Event!
Saturday, September 29, 2018 | 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm | Todd Hall, Room 351
Letterpress printing workshop, led by Kathleen O'Connell.
Try your hand at pulling a print on our vintage Vandercook letterpress! We will coach
you through the process of inking type and making a print to take home. It’s a free
event that’s open to the public.
Introduction to Collage Techniques with Hollie Chastain
Friday, October 5, 2018 | 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm | Todd Hall, Room 236
Private Event for MTSU Foundation Art Students Only. Collage Techniques Workshop, led by Erin Anfinson and Hollie Chastain.
Students will need to bring the following items to the workshop with them: Scissors,
Xacto and extra blades, Pens and/or Markers, Pencils, and Erasers. Register for this
event here.
Saturday, October 6, 2018 | 10:00 am - 1:00 pm | Todd Hall, Room 224
Collage Techniques Workshop, led by Erin Anfinson and Hollie Chastain.
In this workshop we'll be using a pattern making method to create simple designs,
with a large assortment of paper to choose from, on a wooden panel that you can then
take home with you. We'll learn about different paper textures, an assortment of adhesives
and how they all work together and we will be answering any and all of your paper
art questions. Drop by if you're new to collage or you're already familiar and want
to experiment with some new techniques! All welcome and open to the public.
Figure Drawing Basics with a Concentration on Gesture & Contour
Saturday, October 13, 2018 | 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm | Todd Hall, Room 117
Figure Drawing workshop, led by Tanya Tewell.
In this workshop, Tanya Tewell will be working with participants on basic observational
figure drawing skills concentrating on gesture and contour. All welcome and open to
the public. Space is limited, so hurry and sign up!
Watercolor Basics: "Capturing the Moment"
Saturday, October 27, 2018 | 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm | Todd Hall, Room 236
Watercolor painting workshop, led by Sisavanh Houghton.
In this workshop, Sisavanh Houghton will demonstrate basic watercolor techniques,
discuss elemental and principals of design and the benefits of using a photographic
reference as inspiration. Participants should bring in some photographs to work from,
watercolor paper, brushes, and a simple watercolor set. This class is to inspire
and guide participants in their own style of working such as: abstraction, realism,
minimalism, and cubism. Practical advice for traveling with paints and working in
Alla-Prima will be discussed as well. Open to the public. Limited spaces available.
Opening Reception for Nick Peña's 'Sectional Views: One Nation Under...'
Saturday, October 27, 2018 | 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm | Todd Hall, Room 224A
Nick Peña is a visual artist living and working in Memphis, TN. He got his BFA from Southern Illinois University in Carbondale, IL, studied abroad at the Hospitalfield House in Arbroath, Angus, Scotland and received hi MFA at the University of Missouri in Columbia, MO. Currently Peña is an associate professor of art in the Visual and Performing Arts Department at Christian Brothers University in Memphis, TN. Peña has had six solo exhibitions in the last five years, and has been included in twenty National and Juried exhibitions since 2007, with his twenty-first taking place in January of 2019. On display in the Todd Art Gallery will be sixteen works from his seriesCrosscut and The Way of The World, as well as several miscellaneous pieces not yet displayed on his website.
Department of Art & Design Open House!
Saturday, November 3, 2018 | 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm | Todd Hall, Floors 1, 2, and 3
Come explore Todd Hall and discover all the different programs MTSU's Department of
Art & Design has to offer to potential students and the surrounding community. Engage
in fun activities, talk with current students and faculty, and get more information
about MTSU's Department of Art & Design! Open to the public! No sign up required.
How to Photograph Your Artwork for a Digital Portfolio
Friday, November 9, 2018 | 10:30am - 1:30pm | Todd Hall, Room 236
Foundations workshop led by Erin Anfinson.
Attention students! Need a digital portfolio of your art work for an upcoming exhibition
submission, scholarship competition, or other professional opportunity? Learn the
basics of how to photograph your art work for a professional digital portfolio. During
this free 3-hour demo and workshop, students will learn how to light, photograph,
edit, export and organize a digital portfolio of their creative work. Participating
students should plan to bring a notebook and 1 small – medium sized 2D artwork (no
larger than 18”x24”) or 1 table-top sized 3D artwork (no larger than 24”x24”). Cameras
and access to a computer lab and image editing software will be provided. Workshop
limited to 15 students. Pizza and drinks provided. Please email erin.anfinson@mtsu.edu
with any questions!
From Realism to Abstraction Using Gouache
Saturday, December 1, 2018 | 11:00 am - 1:00 pm | Todd Hall, Room 232
Gouache Painting Workshop led by local artist Carol Berning.
Join visiting local artist Carol Berning as she leads participants in creating small
abstract studies from realistic reference photos! Participants will use gouache paint
to create an abstract studies on paper. All supplies provided. Open to the public!
Letterpress Workshop with Cindy Marsh, printing the words of Martin Luther King, Jr.
Friday, January 18, 2019 | 11:00 am - 3:00 pm | Todd Hall, Room 350/351
Workshop led by Kathleen O'Connell and visiting artist Cindy Marsh.
Participants will collaborate with Cindy Marsh to print hand-pulled letterpress posters,
featuring the words of Martin Luther King, Jr. This lively collaborative printing
event is open to all members of the MTSU community, with hope that all participants
will return on Saturday for The First 100 Days March and reception.
The Goldsmith Press: The First Twenty Years
Saturday, January 19, 2019 | 12:00 pm (noon) - 2:00 pm | Todd Art Gallery, 224A
Opening Reception for Cindy Marsh.
The First 100 Days March
Saturday, January 19, 2019 | 11:00 am - 1:00 pm | Rally Point: MTSU, Todd Art Gallery
We hope to gather more than 100 people to wear a series of 100 letterpress printed
t-shirts printed in commemoration of President Barack Obama's 100th day in office.
Each t-shirt contains roughly 25 words of President Obama's 2,383-word Inauguration
speech. All attendees are encouraged to carry posters (provided) featuring the words
of Martin Luther King, Jr. The March is free and open to the public of all ages. *Sign-up
not required to participate in the March.
Pamphlet Binding Workshop
Saturday, January 19, 2019 | 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm | Todd Hall, Room 351
Workshop led by Dave Rollins.
Explore various types of pamphlet bindings and make a pamphlet book of your own! All
materials will be provided. Free and open to the public.
Spoken Word Performance
Saturday, January 26, 2019 | 12:00 pm (noon) - 2:00 pm | Todd Art Gallery, 224A
The Middle Tennessee State University Todd Art Gallery is hosting a Spoken Word Performance
event featuring students, emerging, and mid-career artists whose art practice is concerned
with performance, text, and spoken word that relates indirectly or directly to communication, text, literacy, social constructs,
socio-economic systems, and power relationships. Peformances will be scheduled in sequence from 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm with an Open Mic
to follow. Audience sign up below.
How to Photograph Your Artwork for a Digital Portfolio
Friday, February 8, 2019 | 10:00 am - 1:00 pm | Todd Hall, Room 236
Foundations workshop led by Erin Anfinson.
Need a digital portfolio of your art work for an upcoming exhibition submission, scholarship
competition, or other professional opportunity? Learn the basics of how to photograph
your art work for a professional digital portfolio. During this free 3-hour demo and
workshop, students will learn how to light, photograph, edit, export and organize
a digital portfolio of their creative work. Participating students should plan to
bring a notebook and 1 small – medium sized 2D artwork (no larger than 18”x24”) or
1 table-top sized 3D artwork (no larger than 24”x24”). Cameras and access to a computer
lab and image editing software will be provided. Workshop limited to 15 MTSU students.
Pizza and drinks provided. Please email erin.anfinson@mtsu.edu with any questions!
Department of Art & Design's Spring Open House
Saturday, February 9, 2019 | 11:30 pm - 2:00 pm | Todd Hall, All Floor Levels
You don’t want to miss the Art & Design Open House!! Join us for various activities
and demos such as: Letterpress Printing, Digital Illustration demo, Encaustic Painting
workshop, Animated Charcoal Drawing, Motion Graphics exhibit, and more! You can also
find out more about becoming an Art & Design major at MTSU! This event is free and
open to the public and all ages.
Middle Tennessee Regional Community College Exchange, Opening Reception
Saturday, February 9, 2019 | 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm | Todd Art Gallery, 224A
The exhibition shows two- and three-dimensional and photographic original artwork
from a list of artists from across Tennessee and North Carolina in student or faculty
positions at community colleges in the regional area. The artists in this showcase
are Stacy Jacobs, Herbert Joseph Reith III, Tatiana Potts, Eric Claunch, and Juie
Rattley III. We hope that you will join us and come see these very talented artists’
work!
Acrylic Pour Workshop
Saturday, February 16, 2019 | 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm | Todd Hall, Room 236
Workshop led by local visiting artist Diane Stockard.
Diane Stockard is a nationally and internationally known artist and has won several
National and International Awards. She is known for her colors and her music art.
She has been called the Artist of Glow, because her paintings seem to glow off the
canvas or wood.
Join us Saturday, February 16th, 2019 at Todd Hall, Room 236 at Middle Tennessee State
University from 1:00pm - 3:00pm and learn how to create your own acrylic pour artwork
on canvas or wood! Learn different pour techniques, how to finish a piece, and other
tips to make successful artworks. An apron or paint clothes are highly recommended
as acrylic paint is permanent when it gets on clothing; otherwise, all supplies are
included. This event is free and open to the public but space is limited, so sign
up quick!
Acrylic Painting and Color Mixing Workshop
Saturday, February 16, 2019 | 11:00 am - 1:00 pm | Todd Hall, Room 232
Workshop led by local visiting artist Carmen Boudin.
Acrylic artist Carmen Boudin leads this class in acrylic painting and mixing techniques.
Open to the Public. Limit 15 participants. All supplies will be provided.
A native of Memphis, TN, Carmen specializes in acrylic painting with themes that include landscapes, animals, and literary connections. Each participant will be provided a framed canvas, acrylic paints, and brushes. It is suggested that the workshop attendee wear clothes that is acceptable to acrylic spills and provide small images of potential subject matter.
'Understanding Animal Anatomy for Creature Design', an Illustration Workshop
Saturday, February 23, 2019 | 10:00 am - 12:00 pm | Todd Hall, Room 348
Workshop led by Douglas Dabbs.
When an artist understands basic animal anatomy and construction, any fictional creature
can be imagined and designed. In this workshop, students first will be introduced
to the fundamental principles of animal anatomy. They’ll then be given a scenario
in which a fictitious animal was involved in a mysterious incident. Students will
be challenged to design the creature described in the account. Attendees are encouraged to bring a sketchbook and any drawing tools of their choice.
This event is free and open to the public.
Printed Textiles, a Printmaking Workshop
Saturday, March 16, 2019 | 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm | Todd Hall, Room 354/355
Workshop led by local visiting artist Sierra Dohanos with assistance by Nick Satinover.
Participants will learn how to create a monotype using plexiglass on a fabric printing
table to work on a collaborative printed textile piece. Participants will also be
silkscreening onto fabric using specific textile pigments. Workshop is free and open
to the public; all supplies are provided by MTSU. Workshop is limited to 12 participants.
Sierra Dohanos is a MTSU alumni and has been a studio assistant for the Printed Textile workshop at Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts.
The Principles of Design with the Tortoise and the Hare
Saturday, March 23, 2019 | 11:00 am - 3:00 pm | Todd Hall, TBA
Workshop led by Jean Nagy and Sheri Selph, Graphic Design Professors at MTSU.
Join Associate Professor Jean Nagy and Assistant Professor Sheri Selph for a workshop
in book design and layout while visually re-interpreting Aesop's classic tale, The
Tortoise and the Hare. You can participate in this fun, collaborative, mixed-media
project while learning the guiding principles of design. This wholesome, teaching
tale is appropriate for the whole family. And the book collaborations will be exhibited
in Andrew Todd Hall's Glass Gallery after. We will be providing mixed papers and media. (No oils or chemicals.) Participants
are invited to bring one natural item to incorporate into the story, if they wish. Ages
5 - 105 welcome! We would love for children and adults to attend. (Minors must have an adult stay with
them.) We encourage parents to participate with their children. Workshop is limited
to 20 participants.
Experimental Sand-Casting: Creating Cast Aluminum Sculpture
Saturday, March 30, 2019 | 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm | Todd Hall, Room 107
Workshop led by Michael Baggarly, sculpture professor at MTSU Dept. of Art and Design.
Come out and have a great time experiencing metal casting as an investigative platform
for making art. Attendees will be exploring Experimental Petro-Bond Sand Casting incorporating
found and altered materials to create low-relief assemblages that will be utilized
to create cast aluminum forms. Each person will have the opportunity to watch the
finished molds be cast and to participate in the finishing of their own aluminum sculpture
to take home at the end of the workshop. No prior casting experience is required and
the event is a safe, open, and free experience for all ages. Space is limited to twelve
spots. RSVP is required for attendance.
The Painterpuff Girls! [Studio Art BFA Candidate Presentations & Reception]
Saturday, April 6, 2019 | Presentations begin at 2:00 pm | Todd Art Gallery, 224A
Join us in celebrating our senior Bachelor of Fine Art, with a concentration in Studio
Art and Painting, candidates as they present their amassed artworks throughout their
journey at MTSU in the Department of Art and Design. Candidates will present each
of their pieces and talk about their processes and inspirations behind each one. Our
Senior BFA candidates for Spring 2019 are: Josie Smoot, Sarah Rodriguez, and Brianna
McDaniel.
Nature and Realism, An Acrylic Painting Workshop
Saturday, April 13, 2019 | 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm | Todd Hall, Room 236
Workshop led by local visiting artist Mark Jackson.
Join us for an acrylic painting workshop with a focus on realism and painting scenes
in nature. Learn techniques to keep your acrylics from drying too quickly as well
as techniques in painting realistically and capturing wildlife and nature landscapes
with paint. Participants are encouraged to wear painting clothes or an apron as acrylics
are permanent when on clothing. Participants may also bring their own images of landscapes
or wildlife they wish to recreate. All other supplies are provided. Free and open
to the public. Space is limited to 12 participants.
Exploring the Colors, Shapes, and Harmony of Cubism with Fabric Art
Saturday, May 11th, 2019 | 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM | Todd Hall, Room 236
Workshop led by local artists Leroy and Barbara Hodges.
The workshop will provide participants with 100% hands-on experience in creating a
2-dimensional piece of artwork using fabric art and cubism. Participants will explore
the Colors, Shapes, and Harmony of Cubism fused with Fabric Art. Leroy Hodges utilizes
Cubism in much of his artwork. Barbara is a mixed media artist who focused on Fabric
Art. Participant will use these 2 creative art forms to create a beautiful, colorful,
unique 2-D mixed media artwork. Open to the public, limited to 20 participants, all
supplies provided. All ages welcome!
Guided Tour + Q&A of "Neither East Nor West", a Contemporary Chinese Art Exhibit
Saturday, September 7th, 2019 | 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM | Todd Main Gallery, 224A
Guided Tour + Q&A led by Professor Qian Li.
China has undergone a huge industrial and cultural shift in the past 100 years. In
the midst of the era of globalization, individuals from different backgrounds and
cultures share their experiences, lives, food, art, and music. What was known as "East"
and "West" has blurred. Exchanging cultural practices, concepts, and ways of living
is common. Come view the blurring of these cultural lines manifest in the works of these award-winning
Chinese contemporary artists. The exhibit reception will feature cello performances by Dr. Christine Kim, and pipa
performances by new visiting scholar Jun Tian. Join us for midday snacks while we
bask in the artistry of Chinese artists and musicians!
Watercolor Basics: "Capturing the Moment"
Saturday, September 14th, 2019 | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Todd Hall, Room 236
Watercolor painting workshop, led by Sisavanh Houghton.
In this workshop, Sisavanh Houghton will demonstrate basic watercolor techniques,
discuss elemental and principals of design and the benefits of using a photographic
reference as inspiration. Participants should bring in some photographs to work from,
watercolor paper, brushes, and a simple watercolor set. This class is to inspire
and guide participants in their own style of working such as: abstraction, realism,
minimalism, and cubism. Practical advice for traveling with paints and working in
Alla-Prima will be discussed as well. Open to the public. Participants limited to
20.
Color Exploration with Tie Dye
Saturday, September 21st, 2019 | 12:30 PM & 1:30 | Todd Hall, Room 236
Workshop led by Kim Dummons and Nicole Foran.
In this double workshop, participants will explore color theory through the application of
different colors of dye onto fabric. The department of Art and Design is offering
two (2) separate 45-minute sessions of this workshop. The first session will begin
at 12:30 PM and the second session will begin at 1:30 PM. One free white cotton t-shirt
will be provided per participant; however, if participants want to tie dye multiple
shirts or have a specific sizes in mind, they should bring their own 100% Cotton T-Shirt.
Included T-Shirt sizes range from S, M, L, XL, and a limited supply of 2XL. All other
supplies included. Participants should wear appropriate clothing or other clothing
protection, such as an apron, as dye may splatter onto clothing. The first session
is limited to 12 participants; the second session is limited to 20 participants. RSVP
required for attendance.
"Story Me This: Narrative Quilting", a Collaborative Multimedia Storytelling Experience with Susan Sharpe
Friday, September 27th, 2019 | Begins at 5:30 PM | Todd Hall, Todd Art Gallery, Room
224A
In conjunction with an exhibition of narrative quilting from September 21 to October
12, we will be offering a lecture on the art of storytelling conducted by nationally
known quilt-artist and art educator Susan Sharpe. The lecture will focus on her different experiences & materials to how her work has evolved into a narrative style
that exploits a wide range of fiber & fabric processes. The lecture aims to engage
participants specifically in developing narrative content for their own visual and
verbal works. A discussion of the Space Colonization and Exploration of Mars and a Star Viewing Party
at the MTSU Planetarium (weather permitting) with Dr. Higgins, a MTSU Department of
Physics and Astronomy professor, will follow.
Saturday, September 28th, 2019 | 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM | Todd Hall, Room 236
Workshop led by visiting artist Susan Sharpe.
This four to six hour (4-6 hr.) workshop will be an exercise in unleashing the imagination through a narrative that
the participants will work together to produce a mixed media mural for display in
the main hallway of the Todd building. Participants will be introduced to a variety
of techniques and media, including the making of their own relief blocks, acrylic
painting, and textile appliqué. Open to the public, public and private art teachers,
as well as MTSU students, faculty, staff, and their children. All materials will be
supplied. Registered participants will receive lunch. Professional Development points
are available for teachers to earn by attending; certificate will be prepared and
handed out for those teachers that note it on signup. RSVP required for attendance.
Events cosponsored by MTSU's Department of English, MTSU's Deoartment of Physics and Astronomy, the Distinguished Lecture Committee, and MT Engage. Other funding by the Tennessee Arts Commission.
Experimental Sand-Casting: Creating Cast Aluminum Sculpture
Saturday, October 5th, 2019 | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Todd Hall, Room 107
Workshop led by Michael Baggarly, sculpture professor at MTSU Dept. of Art and Design
with assistance from Stephen Levenhagen.
Come out and have a great time experiencing metal casting as an investigative platform
for making art. Attendees will be exploring Experimental Petro-Bond Sand Casting incorporating
found and altered materials to create low-relief assemblages that will be utilized
to create cast aluminum forms. Each person will have the opportunity to watch the
finished molds cast and to participate in the finishing of their own aluminum sculpture
to take home at the end of the workshop. No prior casting experience is required,
and the event is a safe, open, and free experience for all ages. Space is limited
to twelve spots. RSVP is required for attendance.
Animal Sculpting with Visiting Artist Kay Currie
Saturday, October 19th, 2019 | 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM | Todd Hall, Room 113
Workshop led by visiting artist Kay Currie.
In this workshop, visiting artist Kay Currie will be demonstrating how to sculpt an
animal by carving a three dimensional form from a solid block of clay. Once carved,
it will be cut into pieces and hollowed out and put back together and any additional
pieces to the sculpture will be added. Participants should think of a domestic animal
that they wish to sculpt and bring reference photos as needed. Participants should
wear clothing they don't mind getting dirty or bring clothing protection such as an
apron. No food or drinks allowed inside the clay room. All tools and supplies will
be provided, but participants are encouraged to bring their own clay tools if they
wish. This workshop is open to the public, ages 12 and older. Limited to 8 participants.
**2nd Section Added for Animal Sculpting with Kay Currie!**
Saturday, October 19th, 2019 | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Todd Hall, Room 113New Workshop Available
Exploring Encaustics with Pam Barrett Hackett
Saturday, October 26th, 2019 | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Todd, 232
Led by visiting artist Pam Barrett Hackett.
This workshop will serve as an introduction to encaustic painting, including studio
setup, safety, and process. It will consist of demonstrations and instruction in various
techniques for image making, including; brush application and fusing, translucent
glazing, incising, scraping, and accretion (texture building.) This workshop is appropriate
for beginners, as well as artists who want to experiment with new techniques. All
materials and supplies will be provided. Workshop suitable for beginners through intermediate
level. Space is limited to 10 participants. Must RSVP tp attend.
Department of Art and Design Open House
Saturday, November 2nd, 2019 | 11:30 AM - 2:30 PM | Todd Hall, all floor levels
You don’t want to miss the Art & Design Open House!! Join us for various activities
and demos. You can also find out more about becoming an Art & Design major at MTSU!
This event is free and open to the public and all ages.
Spoken Word Performance
Saturday, November 9th, 2019 | 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM | Todd Main Gallery, 224A
The Middle Tennessee State University Todd Art Gallery is hosting a Spoken Word Performance
event featuring students, emerging, and mid-career artists whose art practice is concerned
with performance, text, and spoken word that relates indirectly or directly to communication, text, literacy, social constructs,
socio-economic systems, and power relationships.
Learn How to Marble Paper!
Saturday, November 23rd, 2019 | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Todd, Room 352
Workshop led by Dr. Laura Cochrane.
Join us for a paper marbeling experience! Participants will learn how to prepare and
mix paper marbling materials, create unique designs with ink, and pull prints. Event
is free and open to the public; all supplies will be provided. Participants are limited
to 8. Participants must be aged 16 years or older. RSVP is required for attendance.
Drawing the Generic Face, an Illustration Workshop
Saturday, December 7th, 2019 | 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM | Todd, Room 337
Workshop led by Tony Rodriguez.
Have you ever wanted to learn how to draw portraits? Join us for a workshop on drawing
the generic face! Participants will learn tips and tricks on how to draw the face
using correct proportions. Participants may bring their own sketchbooks, pencils,
and eraser if desired; all supplies will be provided for those that do not. This workshop
is free and open to the public. Participants are limited to 15. RSVP is required for
attendance.
