Students, community can see Lipscomb artists' work free at the Frist Center on Friday

Janel Shoun  |  11/12/2007

Click here to see the Nashville Scene's review of the Future/Now exhibit

Lipscomb University students have the opportunity to view artwork by seven of their classmates for free at the Frist Center for the Visual Arts beginning Friday and continuing through Dec. 30.

Admission to the Frist Center will be free for all college students with ID during the run of Future/Now: Mid-State Art Majors, an exhibit featuring approximately 80 selected works by students in college or university art programs across Middle Tennessee

On Friday, Nov. 16, the Frist Center opened the exhibition in the Upper-Level Galleries and hold a free community reception from 7–9 p.m. Lipscomb students participating in the exhibit are: Ross Berry, Andi Senatro, Ben Wood, Deidre Byrum, Drew Maynard, Megan Rust and Ben Luttrell.

To see more information on the Frist (cost, hours, etc.) click here.
To see more information on the Lipscomb artwork click here.

Participating schools include:

Appalachian Center for Craft/ Tennessee Tech University Austin Peay State University Belmont University Cumberland University Lipscomb University

Fisk University Middle Tennessee State University Tennessee State University Vanderbilt University Watkins College of Art and Design

Faculty representing the art departments from each school selected the works on view.

“The works in the exhibition reflect a wide range of interests, from political and social commentary to thoughtful reflections of the self in various stages of psychological and spiritual query,” says Mark Scala, chief curator at the Frist Center for the Visual Arts.

Untitled work by Ben Luttrell

Untitled work by Ross Berry

“Despite their differences, the works are linked by the students’ commitment to developing their craft, whether through beautifully composed and well-printed photographs or in highly refined jewelry and innovative furniture. It is heartening to see this rising generation of artists, which bodes well for the future of art in Middle Tennessee.” Future/Now: Mid-State Art Majors not only provides students and faculty with a first-hand understanding of the role that a museum plays as an intermediary between artists and the public, it also celebrates the breadth and diversity of art training programs throughout the Middle Tennessee region.

“We are extremely excited that our students have the opportunity to showcase their work with all the other university art programs. It’s good for our program; its good for our university; and it is particularly good for our students,” said Laura Lake Smith, chair of the Lipscomb art department. “They get to experience a group exhibition and how to work with galleries and museums. It has been really inspiring for our younger students, who are looking forward to a future in art with a Lipscomb degree.” Read on for a description and sneak peak of some of the Lipscomb students works at the Future/Now exhibit at the Frist Center for the Visual Arts….