Drawing inspired by "Misery" by William C. Cope

The Art of William C. Cope
Throughout October
JoZoara Coffee Shop, 536 N. Thompson Lane
Two-Tone Art Gallery, 113 W. Lytle St.
The Pulse’s featured artist for October, William C. Cope, will have his horror- and fantasy-inspired artwork on display at JoZoara and Two-Tone Gallery this month. For more information on these exhibits or on purchasing his artwork, contact William at williamccope@hotmail.com.

Artist Workshop: Watercolor for Beginners
Wednesdays in October, 4–6 p.m.
Moxie Art Supply, 302 W. Vine St.
Joyce Kimbel will be teaching a four-week Watercolor for Beginners class at Moxie Art Supply, beginning Oct. 1 and ending Oct. 22. The class runs from 4–6 p.m. and is $75. To register, email the artist at jakpaintsart@gmail.com.

Society for Photographic Education: Engaging Possibilities
Through Oct. 25
Center for the Arts/MTSU campus
The Center for the Arts partners with the Society for Photographic Education for a conference entitled Engaging Possibilities. The Center gallery, located at 110 W. College St., will host a member exhibit through Oct. 25. The conference will take place on the Middle Tennessee State University campus and will have content such as workshops, presentations and demonstrations presented by SPE members. Other events planned for the conference include a film screening, portfolio reviews and exhibits.

Plein Air on the Square, Oct. 4, 10 a.m.–3 p.m.

Plein Air on the Square
Oct. 4, 10 a.m.–3 p.m.
Historic Railroad Square, downtown Bell Buckle
On Saturday, Oct. 4, 20 professional artists from across Middle Tennessee will leave their studios and set up their easels all around the historic Railroad Square in downtown Bell Buckle, as they participate in the spontaneous and exciting form of painting called en plein air (French for ‘in the open air’). From 10 a.m.–3 p.m., visitors will have the opportunity to see an original painting created right before their eyes under the capable hands of these talented artists. They will be working as quickly as possible to capture the beauty of a Tennessee fall day on canvas, competing with the changing light of the sun and movement of the clouds. Come meet the artists; some paintings will be available for purchase, as well as a mini-farmers market.

Murfreesboro Creative Group Meet-Up
First Wednesday of each month, 5–8 p.m.
Two Tone Art Gallery, 113 W. Lytle St.
The Murfreesboro Creative Group will now be meeting the first Wednesday of every month from 5–8 p.m. Local creatives gather to work on projects, make connections and get more familiar with the local art community. Feel free to bring something to work on and some snacks.

Shelbyville Art in the Park
Oct. 4, 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
Historic courthouse square in Shelbyville
Everyone is invited to the third annual Art in the Park on the historic Bedford County courthouse square, featuring amazing artists, booths, great food, artistic demonstrations, live entertainment on stage, children’s art activities and more. Bring the family and come “harvest your creative self” on the Shelbyville square. Free admission and parking.

Illustration by John Hendrix for Rolling Stone Magazine

Illustration Exhibit
Oct. 7–23
MTSU Todd Art Gallery
Curated by Ashley Doughty, this exhibit includes the work of critically acclaimed African American artist and illustrator Kadir Nelson. He is a recipient of multiple awards and honors from children’s books to major publishers and publication companies like Coca-Cola and Major League Baseball. Also involved are Sandra Strickland and John Hendrix. Hendrix is a professor of illustration and typography at Washington University in St. Louis. His work has been published in numerous publications including Time, Rolling Stone, Sports Illustrated and Entertainment Weekly. He has also illustrated and authored award winning children’s books including John Brown: His Fight for Freedom and A Boy Called Dickens. A reception will be held, Monday, Oct. 6, from 5–7 p.m.

Vintage Circus
Opening Oct. 8
Mayday Brewery, 521 Old Salem Road
This month’s art exhibition at Mayday, “Vintage Circus,” will go up on Oct. 8, with an opening reception to be held Thursday, Oct. 17, from 5–7 p.m. For more information, contact Dawna Magliacano at dkmagarts@gmail.com.

Starseed by Mika Mollenkopf
Oct. 15–31
Moxie Art Supply, 302 W. Vine St.
Recent work by Mika Mollenkopf will be on display at Moxie Art Supply Oct. 15–31. An opening reception will be  held on Tuesday, Oct. 21.

Mid-South Sculpture Alliance
Oct. 28–Nov. 14
MTSU Todd Art Gallery
Curated by sculpture professor Michael Baggarly, the Mid-South Sculpture Alliance is a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing the creation and understanding of sculpture. The Todd Art Gallery will host an exhibition of sculpture Oct. 28–Nov. 14. The Mid-South Sculpture Alliance seeks to advance the understanding that sculpture educates, effects social change and engages artists, art professionals and the community in dialogue.