Events
Through department activities students may participate in a variety of related service projects, trips, and social events. The University Art Gallery presents an ongoing series of art exhibits highlighting a wide variety of professional artists' work. In addition, the gallery presents an annual exhibit of student work and graduating senior exhibits.
Upcoming and Ongoing Events
Sep 8 - Nov 13, 2025
Art Gallery: Sandra Bowden Exhibition
Location: PAC, Art Gallery
In the first decades of the twentieth century, the writings of the atheistic philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche were a powerful inspiration for the artistic and literary avant-garde communities in Berlin, Dresden, and Munich. His exuberant affirmation of the “vital forces” of life, anti-authoritarian iconoclasm, and withering condemnation of Christianity inspired artists and writers in their search for a new future that would liberate humanity from the suffocating aesthetic, cultural, political, and religious conventions derived from the Judeo-Christian tradition.
Yet, why does biblical imagery saturate Expressionist literature and the visual arts? Was God Dead? Biblical Imagination in German Expressionist Prints explores this question through a broad survey of nearly fifty works from such important artists as Max Beckmann, Lovis Corinth, Kathë Kollwitz, Otto Dix, Christian Rohlfs, Schmidt-Rottloff, Vassily Kandinsky, and Edvard Munch, among many other important representatives of Expressionism, including key members of the influential avant-garde movements Die Brücke and Der Blaue Reiter.
Was God Dead? demonstrates the important role that Biblical imagery played in the German Expressionists’ subject matter, which deepened the impact of their innovations in medium and form.
Lecture and Reception Dates: Discussion Panel - Thursday, November 13th at 4:30 PM in Harvey Auditorium.
Thu, Nov 13, 2025, 4:30 p.m.
Art Gallery: Sandra Bowden Lecture and Reception
Location: SUB, Harvey Aud. (LR-22)
Art Gallery Exhibition to run Sept. 8 - Nov. 13, 2025
Nov 18 - Jan 2, 2026
Art Gallery: Brian Bundren Exhibition
Location: PAC, Art Gallery
Brian Bundren earned his M.F.A. from the University of Memphis in 2012 and has held a full-time faculty position at Freed-Hardeman University (FHU) since 2008. Bundren teaches Painting I - IV, Drawing I - II, Renaissance Art History and supervises the Senior Practicum capstone project for studio art majors. He also supervises the installation of exhibitions at FHU's Troy Plunk Art Gallery and assists with coordinating exhibitions.
The current work (2017) represents “stream of consciousness”. Since 2010, I have been combining multiple, connected images into my paintings to create singular compositions. With the more recent paintings, I have come to realize the importance of letting the image making process be more organic and “free”, allowing the paintings to exist for themselves as opposed to rigid, singularly defined personal reflections.
Opening Reception, Tuesday, November 18th at 4:30 PM in Harvey Auditorium.
Tue, Nov 18, 2025, 4:30 p.m.
Art Gallery: Brian Bundren Opening Reception
Location: SUB, Harvey Aud. (LR-22)
Art Gallery Exhibition to run Nov. 18, 2025 - Jan. 2, 2026
Jan 5 - Feb 11, 2026
Art Gallery: Jacob Meer Exhibition
Location: PAC, Art Gallery
My utilitarian pots are inspired by the memories of visiting my grandparents' house. My grandfather was an artist who collected paintings, prints, and sculptures. I became enthralled by the stories behind each piece and the history found within these objects. My grandmother was a cook and I admired her craft and presentation of the food she would make. This led me to begin creating utilitarian pottery that showcases the story behind each piece.
Opening Lecture, Tuesday, January 6th, at 4:30 PM in Harvey Auditorium
Tue, Jan 6, 2026, 4:30 p.m.
Art Gallery: Jacob Meer Lecture
Location: SUB, Harvey Aud. (LR-22)
His Exhibition runs Jan. 5 - Feb. 11 in the Art Gallery
Apr 7 - May 26, 2026
Art Gallery: Chris Nadaskay Retirement Exhibition
Location: PAC, Art Gallery
Lecture/Reception Dates: Thursday, April 9th, 4:30 PM in Harvey Auditorium
Thu, Apr 9, 2026, 4:30 p.m.
Art Gallery: Chris Nadaskay Lecture/Reception
Location: SUB, Harvey Aud. (LR-22)
Retirement Exhibition to run April 7 - May 26 in the Art Gallery