[262] MTSU’S Todd Gallery Welcomes Spring With “Small Scale” Art Exhibition

FOR RELEASE: Jan. 12, 2010
EDITORIAL CONTACT: Eric Snyder, 615-898-5653 or esnyder@mtsu.edu

MTSU’S Todd Gallery Welcomes Spring With “Small Scale” Art Exhibition
Works on Display Jan. 13-Feb. 10; Other Spring Exhibits Also Scheduled

(MURFREESBORO)—MTSU’s Todd Art Gallery is abloom with creativity this spring, launching the semester with an exhibition that’s proof great things do indeed come in smaller packages.

The Department of Art’s third biennial exhibition of “12” X 12”: A National Juried Exhibition of Small Scale Works of Art” opens Thursday, Jan. 13, and will be on display through Thursday, Feb. 10. It’s free and open to the public during the Todd Gallery’s regular hours of 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. weekdays.

Hamlett Dobbins, an acclaimed visual artist and curator of Clough-Hansen Gallery on the campus of Rhodes College in Memphis, served as the juror for the exhibition. Artists from all across the United States submitted more than 180 pieces for consideration. There were no media restrictions, and all works could be no larger than 12” in any direction.

Dobbins’ selections for the exhibit include traditional and experimental media. Subject matter ranges from representational through abstraction and non-objective, showcasing a wide range of styles and media.

Artists included in the show are Michelle Acuff, Anna Kell, Dan Tulk, Brent Dubas, Libby Garner, Anne Havel, Metra Mitchell, Fletcher Smith, Ed Angell, Kimia Ferdowski, Gwyneth Scally, Yareth Fernandez, Tammie Rubin, Laura Drapac, Tina Gebhart, Joshua Huyser, Sean O’Meallie, Anna Kordsmeier, Monique Belitz, Margi Weir, Briena Harmening. Kurt Dyrhaug and Julie Puttgen.

Dobbins chose O’Meallie’s “Blanket” as recipient of the President’s Award as best of show. Other winners include Rubin’s “one” in first place, “Small Tractor Device” by Dyrhaug in second, Tulk’s “Untitled” in third place and “Untitled” by Weir for honorable mention.

A closing reception in the Todd Art Gallery honoring the participating artists and Dobbins is scheduled for Tuesday, Feb. 8, from 6 to 8 p.m.

Additional spring 2011 exhibits in MTSU’s Todd Gallery include:

• Feb.15–March 3—“Foundations/Survey Exhibition,” with an opening reception set for Tuesday, Feb. 15, from 6 to 8 p.m.;

• March 15-24—Exhibition of works by Studio 1 Bachelor of Fine Arts degree candidates, with an opening reception set for 6:30-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 15;

• March 29-April 7—Studio BFA #2 exhibition, with an opening reception planned for Monday, March 28, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.;

• April 12-21—Exhibition of works by Graphic Design #1 BFA degree candidates, with an opening reception set for 6:30-8:30 p.m. Monday, April 11; and

• April 26–May 5—Graphic Design BFA #2 exhibition, with an opening reception set for 6:30-8:30 p.m. Monday, April 25.

For more information, or for directions to the Todd Gallery on the MTSU campus, contact Eric Snyder at 615-898-5653 or esnyder@mtsu.edu.


Founded in 1911, Middle Tennessee State University is a Tennessee Board of Regents institution located in Murfreesboro and is the state’s largest public undergraduate institution. MTSU now boasts one of the nation’s first master’s degree programs in horse science, and the Council of Graduate Schools in Washington, D.C., acclaims MTSU’s Master of Science in Professional Science degree—the only one in Tennessee—as a model program. MTSU recently unveiled three new doctoral degrees in the sciences.

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IN BRIEF: MTSU’s Todd Art Gallery is abloom with creativity this spring, launching the semester with an exhibition that’s proof great things do indeed come in smaller packages. The Department of Art’s third biennial exhibition of “12” X 12”: A National Juried Exhibition of Small Scale Works of Art” opened Jan. 13 and will be on display through Thursday, Feb. 10. It’s free and open to the public during the Todd Gallery’s regular hours of 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. weekdays. For more information, or for directions to the Todd Gallery on the MTSU campus, contact Eric Snyder at 615-898-5653 or esnyder@mtsu.edu.

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NOTE: Media needing color JPEGs of some of the 12” X 12” works or a graphic featuring five of the works to be displayed should contact the Office of News and Public Affairs via e-mail at gfann@mtsu.edu or by calling 615-898-5385. Thanks!