(From top left) Art from Felicia Cannon (Munny Project, mixed media on vinyl), Tobias Ferrell (stenciled spray paint on cork), Diane Arroyo (Linoleum Block Print) and Kayla Anderton (stenciled spray paint on bamboo) are all part of the latest art student display at MTSU’s Todd Gallery.

Foundations Showcase 2013: Select Works from the Beginning Fine Arts Courses is an exhibition of artwork from the MTSU Department of Art’s Drawing 1, Drawing 2, Two-Dimensional Design and Three-Dimensional Design classes. Collectively these four are grouped as “Foundations” because they develop a proper understanding of the basic principles of art. As such they are required of all students seeking a degree in Art Education, Art History, Graphic Design or Studio Art

The showcase will be on display in MTSU’s Todd Art Gallery, located near the center of campus in Todd Hall. This is the second show of its kind in four years to recognize and feature first- and second-year art majors.

The work included was compiled by Foundations Professors Charles Clary and Meghan O’Connor. Asked for comment on their curatorial selections, O’Connor responded, “We received 20 pieces from each Foundations instructor. These are works they consider to be the strongest from their classes. From this body of work, we narrowed it down to fit the Todd Art Gallery space. We chose work that represents the variety within the Foundations program, as well as a strong level of craft[smanship].”

The department’s Foundations instructors include Erin Anfinson, Charles Clary, John Donovan, Kim Dummons, Robert Durham, Jarrod Houghton, Ryan Muldowney, Melissa Newman, Meghan O’Connor, Thomas Sturgill and Tonya Tewell.

All MTSU Department of Art and Todd Art Gallery exhibits, receptions and lectures are free and open to the public. For more information or directions call (615) 898-5653 or email eric.snyder@mtsu.edu.