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Art, Studio Concentration, B.F.A.

Art majors are exposed to cross-disciplinary projects and collaborations in both traditional and non-traditional materials with the ability to experiment in today's ever-evolving art fields.

Upgrades to the completely renovated, three-floor Andrew L. Todd Hall features state-of-the-art master classrooms, studios, and equipment. The Art Department regularly invites local and regional artists and nationally and internationally known artists to exhibit in the Todd Art Gallery, conduct workshops, and lecture in numerous classes. MTSU's growing art department offers a wide variety of studio options with an emphasis in ceramics, painting, printmaking, or sculpture.

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Lao-American Faculty Acquires Permanent Exhibition

The MTSU Department of Art and Design congratulates Sisavanh Phouthavong-Houghton for being part of the 2018 Fall Hunter Invitational IV Exhibition at the Hunter Museum of American Art in Chattanooga, TN, who has recently acquired her work for their permanent collection. Phouthavong-Houghton is one of the first professional Lao-American visual artists and educators of her generation, and through powerful acrylic work, she confronts the challenges of bicultural memory and documentation by creating abstract, visual narratives that portray a deep, personal connection to her subject matter. With this collection Phouthavong-Houghton means to raise awareness about the Secret War on Laos before and after the Vietnam War. This on-going diaspora series is inspired by her childhood as a Laotian refugee whose family immigrated to the United States in 1980 and by the organization Legacies of War, who's mission is to raise awareness about the history of the Vietnam War-era bombing in Laos and advocate for the clearance of unexploded bombs, to provide a space for healing the wounds of war, and to create greater hope for a future of peace. If you would like to see more of Sisavanh Phouthavong-Houghton's work, visit her website here.

Department awards feature original design

Sculpture Professor Michael Baggarly and senior studio art major Hannah McMurry teamed up to develop the Department of Art and Design Awards for the 2017-2018 Art Banquet. McMurry says that the award's design was simple intentionally. She and Baggarly wanted to create something that showed a sense of growth to match the growth of the award recipients. To create this original design, they used the department's Three-Dimensional (3-D) printer. The 3D printer has been useful to multiple students who have used it for projects and collaborations with professors and other students. In fact, it proved so beneficial, the department added more 3-D printers with plans to offer more student opportunity through their use. Having access to the technology also encouraged the creation of an annual Art and Design Banquet for Scholarship recipients. This year's first 3-D Printed award recipients include Brianna Brescka, Kara Stallings, Noelle Dederer, Emily Watkins, Morgan Westerbeck, Whitney Wilkerson, Renu Dadlani, Tanner Pancake, Spencer Watson, Taylor Walton, Averri Anderson, Aleena "Nana" Keohavong-Denton, Callie Northern, and Joshua Sourignavong.

News Briefs

Lao-American Faculty Acquires Permanent Exhibition

The MTSU Department of Art and Design congratulates Sisavanh Phouthavong-Houghton for being part of the 2018 Fall Hunter Invitational IV Exhibition at the Hunter Museum of American Art in Chattanooga, TN, who has recently acquired her work for their permanent collection. Phouthavong-Houghton is one of the first professional Lao-American visual artists and educators of her generation, and through powerful acrylic work, she confronts the challenges of bicultural memory and documentation by creating abstract, visual narratives that portray a deep, personal connection to her subject matter. With this collection Phouthavong-Houghton means to raise awareness about the Secret War on Laos before and after the Vietnam War. This on-going diaspora series is inspired by her childhood as a Laotian refugee whose family immigrated to the United States in 1980 and by the organization Legacies of War, who's mission is to raise awareness about the history of the Vietnam War-era bombing in Laos and advocate for the clearance of unexploded bombs, to provide a space for healing the wounds of war, and to create greater hope for a future of peace. If you would like to see more of Sisavanh Phouthavong-Houghton's work, visit her website here.

Department awards feature original design

Sculpture Professor Michael Baggarly and senior studio art major Hannah McMurry teamed up to develop the Department of Art and Design Awards for the 2017-2018 Art Banquet. McMurry says that the award's design was simple intentionally. She and Baggarly wanted to create something that showed a sense of growth to match the growth of the award recipients. To create this original design, they used the department's Three-Dimensional (3-D) printer. The 3D printer has been useful to multiple students who have used it for projects and collaborations with professors and other students. In fact, it proved so beneficial, the department added more 3-D printers with plans to offer more student opportunity through their use. Having access to the technology also encouraged the creation of an annual Art and Design Banquet for Scholarship recipients. This year's first 3-D Printed award recipients include Brianna Brescka, Kara Stallings, Noelle Dederer, Emily Watkins, Morgan Westerbeck, Whitney Wilkerson, Renu Dadlani, Tanner Pancake, Spencer Watson, Taylor Walton, Averri Anderson, Aleena "Nana" Keohavong-Denton, Callie Northern, and Joshua Sourignavong.

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CAREERS

The Studio Art program offers preparation for students who want to work professionally in visual arts, art-related careers, and design occupations or to pursue advanced study in graduate school. Art degrees help prepare for a variety of career options such as

  • Animator
  • Appraiser
  • Archivist
  • Architecture model builder
  • Art director
  • Art instructor
  • Art therapist
  • Artist
  • Arts administrator
  • Arts critic
  • Buyer
  • Ceramic artist
  • Designer
  • Engraver
  • Exhibit designer
  • Fashion illustrator
  • Game designer
  • Illustrator
  • Museum / gallery curator
  • Painter
  • Photographer
  • Restorer
  • Sculptor
  • Studio owner

Employers of MTSU alumni include

Art graduates find professional opportunities at a variety of entities; some individuals choose to continue their studies in graduate school. Examples of both are listed below:

  • Academy Street Studio
  • Aradani Studios
  • CapTeeVation
  • Contemporary Painters
  • Cumberland Gallery
  • For Art's Sake Studios
  • Frist Center for the Visual Arts
  • Grand Adventure Comics
  • Moxie Art Supply
  • Rosewalker Design

Graduate Schools

  • California College of the Arts
  • Memphis College of Art
  • Savannah School of Art and Design
  • University of Connecticut
  • University of Iowa

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