UTM art faculty make the most of quarantine

The UTM Fine Arts Gallery is currently hosting the “Made in Quarantine” collection through Nov. 13 displaying the work of seven of UTM’s faculty artists. When I went to the gallery, there were strict limits on the number of people who could go in to view the artwork at one time. I was the only… Continue reading UTM art faculty make the most of quarantine

Fine Arts Gallery features faculty artwork

The UTM Fine Arts Gallery is currently hosting an exhibit titled “Made in Quarantine,” which features artwork made by faculty members in the Department of Visual and Theatre Arts who found creative inspiration even through the pandemic. Gallery visitors can see artwork such as ceramics, fibers, paintings, graphic design creations and digital projections by faculty… Continue reading Fine Arts Gallery features faculty artwork

Fine Arts Events

Aug. 25 – Mantilla & Morgan Exhibit Sept. 1 – A Night with Chopin Chan Mi Jean Faculty Piano Recital 7:30 p.m. at Blankenship Recital Hall Sept. 12 – UTM Aviators Marching Invitational Sept. 16 – Andrew Hutchens Guest Saxophone Recital 7:30 p.m. Sept. 27 – The Darkness and the Light Faculty Recital 3:00 p.m.… Continue reading Fine Arts Events

Iconic guitars celebrate Martin

The sixth annual Guitar as Art show, the traditional opening event of the Soybean Festival, was hosted in the Fine Arts Gallery Sunday, Sept. 1. The Guitar as Art exhibition allows creators to paint two-dimensional designs on acoustic guitars and be judged on them. The theme of this year’s Guitar as Art was “Icons of… Continue reading Iconic guitars celebrate Martin

Contrasting artists compare wonderfully in current exhibit

The “Prints and Paintings” guest artist exhibition held in the Fine Arts Gallery showcased works by Freed Hardeman University Arts faculty Brian Bundren and Laquita Thomson. The exhibition runs through Feb. 9 from 1-5 p.m. In the gallery, one entire wall displays works by Bundren, and the other displays Thomson’s works. Nearly all of Bundren’s… Continue reading Contrasting artists compare wonderfully in current exhibit

Go out and get cultured

While many will be attempting to get into shape, quit smoking, or iron out the wrinkles in their difficult family relations for their New Year’s resolutions, many others will have made the pledge to spend the year taking in new experiences. If you are one of those people, perhaps consider 2019 an opportunity to become… Continue reading Go out and get cultured

Flute studio recital of fall offers peace and joy

The UTM Flute Studio held its annual recital on Sunday, Nov. 11. The recital began with the flute studio playing a ballad from Praetorius called “Terpsichore”. The last song they played together was “Comedians’ Gallop” by Kabalevsky. The song choices for the first half of the recital were fast paced and cheerful. The songs radiated… Continue reading Flute studio recital of fall offers peace and joy

Creative Corner

Kaitlyn Frandsen’s “Flower Child” won Best in Show in the annual “Guitar as Art” exhibit. Frandsen, 26, is a senior Art Education major from southern California. Her inspiration for her guitar came from a line art drawing she did earlier this summer for her mom’s first tattoo. “Honestly, everything just fell into place in a… Continue reading Creative Corner

Yale Percussion Collective to visit UTM Saturday

On March 17 UTM will be hosting the Yale Percussion Collective directed by Robert Van Sice. Sice will also be giving a free percussion concert at 7:30 p.m. in the Fulton Theatre located in the Fine Arts building as well as a masterclass at 2:30 p.m. featuring Reich Drumming and Cage Story. The group is… Continue reading Yale Percussion Collective to visit UTM Saturday