The Center for the Arts will host work by Glenn Merchant (top left), Brad Adler (top right) and Mike Martino this month

The Center for the Arts is presenting a group exhibition in December featuring the contemporary artwork of Brad Adler, Mike Martino and Glenn Merchant.

Entitled “Between the Light and Me,” the exhibit features works in photography, printmaking and painting. The common thread is the use of vibrant color and images from the artists’ everyday experience.

Brad Adler studied photography and psychology at Middle Tennessee State University. He has traveled the world capturing his images. Adler creates his photomontages in his studio in downtown Murfreesboro.

Mike Martino operates Blue Fig Editions printmaking studio in Nashville. A prolific artist, Martino is also an arts educator. He earned his MFA at Louisiana State University.

Glenn Merchant studied painting and sculpture at Middle Tennessee State University. Merchant is an arts organizer and visiting artist. He also owns Moxie Art Supply in downtown Murfreesboro.

An opening reception will be held on Tuesday, Dec. 3 in the Center gallery from 6-8 p.m. The event is free and open to the public.

The Center for the Arts is located at 110 W. College St. The gallery is open from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. on Saturday. For more information, call (615) 904-2787 or visit boroarts.org.