MTSU Arts

10/17/2022

MTSU Theatre and Dance, in collaboration with APO at MTSU is excited to present Cicada

Join us in the Anderson Studio Theatre for this coming of age ghost story that follows seventeen-year-old Ace and his mother Lily as they dig their way out the past in a story about letting go and shedding what is no longer necessary in a world full of secrets, ghosts, and memories that hold on tight. - "Theatre in Chicago"

🎟️ & more information available at www.mtsu.edu/theatreanddance/cicada.php

08/25/2022

Join us next Monday!
Questions? [email protected]
MTSU Arts
Middle Tennessee State University Clarinet Studio

08/19/2022

Auditions for Cicada will be held on campus, August 24th directly following the MTSU Theatre Majors Meeting.
More information on how to audition is available at mtsu.edu/theatreanddance/auditioninfo.php

This production is in collaboration with APO at MTSU

Cicada – October 20 - 23, 2022
Written by Jerre Dye

02/21/2022

The MTSU School of Music's TEBA Chorale (Tenor and Bass) performed some selections from their upcoming concert for the prospective students and families at today's Celebration of Scholars.

12/25/2021

24 HOURS OF HOLIDAY CHEER! Starting at noon Christmas Eve to noon Christmas Day MTSU True Blue TV is airing nonstop the special “Joys of the Season" edition of Out of the Blue! Don’t miss this special holiday classic from the MTSU College of Liberal Arts! ❄️ True Blue TV airs on Murfreesboro Comcast Xfinity Channel 9 and 1096; Channel 99 on AT&T U-Verse; Roku; Apple TV; Amazon Fire; or online at mtsu.edu/truebluetv. Happy Holidays, Blue Raiders! 🎄🎁

11/05/2021

Photos from MTSU Department of Art & Design's post

10/22/2021

Photos from MTSU Theatre's post

10/01/2021

Great students, great show!

09/21/2021

MTSU art alumni, faculty help create unique 2-color prints for Todd Gallery show, sale through Oct. 9

Make sure to visit Todd Art Gallery for the “2C/Community Collective MTSU Alumni Print Show and Sale” now through October 9. It features more than 60 Risographs by MTSU Department of Art & Design Alumni and Faculty.

Middle Tennessee State University’s art and design alumni and faculty are putting their work on the block and on display in the Todd Art Gallery through Saturday, Oct. 9, to help raise funds …

08/23/2021

Audition Announcement!
Stop Kiss by Diana Son

Audition for our Fall Student Success Series show by submitting a 60 second monologue. More information on the show and how to submit your audition video is available at https://mtsu.edu/theatreanddance/Auditioninfo.php

Auditions are open to ALL MTSU students.

06/11/2021

A summer student exhibit in Todd 210 with Jason Watkins. Stop by Monday-Friday, 8:30-4:00, and Saturday, 11-4 for The Black Experience!

The Black Experience, a solo exhibition of work by MTSU student Jason Watkins. Exhibit Reception: Saturday, June 12, 11am - 2pm. All are welcome to come out and meet Jason! The Black Experience remains on display through Friday, June 25, 2021

06/09/2021

Join Rutherford Arts Alliance and MTSU Art and Design for Sam Roh's Wooden Living Hinge Clutch Purse Workshop

Saturdays at Todd w/artist Sam Roh
Wooden Living Hinge Clutch Purse Workshop
Rutherford Arts Alliance sponsored and organized
Date: 06/12/2021 (Sat.)
Time: 10:00am - 12:00pm CDT
Location: MTSU Campus, Todd Hall, Room 233
For Complete Details and to Register Visit: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60b0a4eaba62fa4fe3-wooden
Clutch Purse Examples by Sam Roh: https://www.mtsu.edu/art/saturdays.php

06/07/2021

04/23/2021

Don't miss the start of a new tradition, the May Art Tour! Stops and Artists at four locales including Saturday in the Boro's famed Graffiti Alley, including work from the MTSU Department of Art and Design with proceeds going to fund Art Student Scholarships. Visit www.MayArtTour.org for more info.

Join us this May 1 and 2 as we kick off the May Art Tour! Fellow stops with guest artists include the Arts Center of Cannon County, Henry's Florist, and Studio S Pottery. On Saturday we're featuring a multitude of Great Artists in Murfreesboro's famed Graffiti Alley, just behind us near the intersection of Church and College Streets. More info at www.MayArtTour.org.

04/21/2021

04/16/2021

Here's a great weekend activity on Life Mapping with Kara Kemp!
10 a.m. - 12 p.m., Saturday, April 17, MTSU Todd Hall, Room 236. For more info and to register: http://tinyurl.com/KaraKempLifeMapping

Saturday's at Todd presents: Life Mapping Workshop with Kara Kemp!

-Organized by Rutherford Arts Alliance , the MTSU Department of Art and Design is pleased to announce our upcoming Saturdays at Todd ([email protected]) Workshop will be led by local favorite Kara Kemp!

-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.

-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. Spots are filling up fast, sign up today!

-Sign Up Link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60b0a4eaba62fa4fe3-life

Date: Saturday, April 17, 2021
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. CDT
Location: MTSU Todd Hall, Room, 236

04/11/2021

WGNS Promo of MTSU’s Godspell

WGNS Promo of MTSU’s Godspell

04/10/2021

Go to tinyurl.com/mtsusom watch the MTSU Illinois Jacquet Jazz Festival presented by the School of Music today!

We are so excited for the MTSU Jazz Fest this year! April 10th will be here before you know it! REGISTER: https://www.mtsu.edu/music/jazzfest.php

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04/09/2021

Opening night is underway for Godspell! There's still time to catch the show this weekend at: https://www.showtix4u.com/event-details/49309.

04/08/2021

MTSU Theatre prepares the way for ‘Godspell’ online April 8-11 [+VIDEO]

Tonight is opening night for "Godspell!" Get your tickets and join the live stream this weekend!

MTSU Theatre students are preparing the way of the Lord — and for big show-stopping tunes to return to Tucker Theatre — when they bring the Tony-nominated musical “Godspell” to audiences online Apr…

04/07/2021

Join MTSU Theatre for Godspell this weekend--streamed live from Tucker Theatre to where ever you are! Tickets at: https://www.showtix4u.com/event-details/49309.

04/06/2021

MTSU presents Godspell, showing virtually April 8-11, 2021

DON'T MISS GODSPELL! MTSU Theatre Program, on behalf of Ascend Federal Credit Union, presents an MTSU Arts production of Godspell! This unique production, showing virtually Thursday to Sunday, will stream live from the the stage of Tucker Theatre. Get your tickets at: www.Showtix4u.com/Events/MTSUTheatre and select your desired date.

⭐️ Directed by Kristi Shamburger
⭐️ Assistant Director Peyton McCarthy
🎼 Musical Direction by Angela Tipps

04/06/2021

We are excited to see what the cast of Godspell has in store for us this weekend! Find ticket information at www.mtsu.edu/theatreanddance!

The phenomenal cast of MTSU Theatre's production of Godspell took a short break before tonight's rehearsal to take a quick cast photo. Thanks to the hard work of the cast and crew, this production will be presented on the Tucker Theatre stage and live streamed from April 8-11. Visit www.mtsu.edu/theatreanddance for more information about how you can watch this weekend!

04/02/2021

Next time you tune in to WGNS-FM 100.5 FM, make sure to listen for MTSU Theatre major and CLA Student Emissary Sarah Oppmann! She's sharing information about our upcoming MTSU Arts productions in April from our outstanding Dance, Theatre, and Music programs!

03/29/2021

Dr. Cedric Dent talks about Take 6 Scholarship

Dr. Cedric Dent talks about Take 6 Scholarship

03/09/2021

Congrats to MTSU Theatre students Gavin Strawnato and Erin Featherston for winning top honors in Southeastern Theatre Conference - SETC's Region 4 design competition!

02/26/2021

Saturday's at Todd presents: Kelsey Duncan Clay Sculpting Workshop!

In this workshop participants will be guided through Duncan’s process of composing and sculpting the human object in clay. Utilizing a coil and pinch construction method, he will create a twice life size bust through altering a simple hallow vessel into a dynamic human form. This Workshop is free and open to the public. Limited seats available, sign up today!

A small amount of clay is available for basics like coil and pinch construction. Materials free for pickup on Friday, February 26, 2021, in the Todd Building, Room, 212 or by curbside at the Jones Lot entrance to Todd.

When: Saturday, February 27, 2021
Time: 1:30 - 4:30 p.m. CST
Location: MTSU via Zoom

Sign up at:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60b0a4eaba62fa4fe3-thebody

To arrange materials pickup contact:
[email protected]

Kelsey Duncan:
http://www.kelseyduncan.net

02/22/2021

What's My Role

What's My Role

What's My Role The MTSU Department of Theatre & Dance invites you to join us for WHAT'S MY ROLE?  A community-based devised theater experience that centers BIPOC stories told through film, music, dance, storytelling and theater. Our ensemble of twelve artists have created three short pieces that ex...

02/16/2021

True Blue Give 2021- Final Day

CLA is less than $4,000 away from hitting its goal of $25,000 during the True Blue Give - 4th Annual Fundraising Event! Your donation to MTSU Arts can help us meet that goal and support the amazing work our students do in the studio, on the stage, and behind the curtain! https://app.mobilecause.com/vf/MTSU/team/LiberalArts!

02/16/2021

2021 True Blue Give Telethon with Theatre Major Caleb Mitchell

MTSU Theatre Program senior Caleb Mitchell joined Sunday's mini-telethon kickoff for the True Blue Give to talk about his transformative experiences on the Tucker Theatre stage and his upcoming role in "Godspell" this April. Make a gift now to support MTSU Arts at https://app.mobilecause.com/vf/MTSU/team/LiberalArts!

02/09/2021

You're invited to a Q&A via Zoom tomorrow, Wed, February 10 at 1 p.m. with Graphic Designers and Print Media artists Virginia Green and Mervi Pakaste. Please share this opportunity! Thanks!

Todd Art Gallery Artists’ Talk via Zoom
Wednesday, February 10, 2021
Virginia Green and Mervi Pakaste Talk via Zoom
Registration: https://tinyurl.com/TypographicVisions
Typographic Vision(s) now open in Todd Art Gallery: www.MTSU.edu/art/
Free and open to the Public via Registration
Image foreground - Invert - Mervi Pakaste

02/03/2021

Art and Design aide manages supplies, schedules, student life amid pandemic: ‘Use your patience’

Art and Design aide manages supplies, schedules, student life amid pandemic: ‘Use your patience’

Imagine working in your office without electricity to connect your computer or paper to print your documents. Now imagine being an artist without paints or canvases or clay. MTSU’s Denise Harris, e…