Artist Profiles

Erin Anfinson is an Associate Professor of Art at Middle Tennessee State University where she teaches drawing and design courses in the Foundations program. She earned a BA in Studio Art from the University of Northern Iowa and a MFA from the University of Connecticut in. Many of her encaustic-infused paper works are inspired by an interest in science, nature, memory and narratives of ecosystems i...

Trying to capture the ephemeral.

As a toddler, I sat underneath quilts which were suspended in large frames as my mother, grandmothers, and their friends created delicate, feathery patterns with their stitches. Gazing up at the “stained glass” fabric, I watched them push their tiny quilting needles through the layers of muslin, cotton batting, and colorful squares. That is my earliest memory of beautiful art. Following their...

Visual artist specializing in custom portraits and murals

Norris Hall started his studio in 1987. Over his 31 year career, he has been commissioned by Disneyland Paris, AT&T, Charter Communications, Tennessee Performing Arts Center, Nashville International Airport, Children’s Discovery Center, Linebaugh Public Library, Skokie, IL Public Library, numerous schools, authors, pediatric dental offices, orthodontists’ offices and pediatricians’ offices for...

Nashville based artist and performer of original songs.

Justyna Kostkowska is an MTSU professor of English and pastel artist living in Murfreesboro. Her favorite subjects are landscapes of her native Poland, where she grew up and visits often. Her paintings are available at Dreamingincolor, 504 Maney Ave, Murfreesboro, or by contacting her directly (preferable).

Carrie Lowrance is a writer, author, and author coach. Her work has been published on Huffington Post, Bon Bon Break, Crosswalk, ParentMap, The Penny Hoarder, etc. She has published three books of poetry, Lithium Dreams And Melancholy Sunrise, The Safety of Objects and Shadow Of Soul. She has also published two children's books, Don't Eat Your Boogers (You'll Turn Green) and Brock...

As you can tell in my portfolio that I shoot anything from portraits, landscapes, and sports. I have photos featured in magazines and websites including ESPN, Sports Illustrated, Hollywood Life, Arizona Highways and many more. I also have been selected as Sports Illustrated top 10 photos of the month. I currently shoot for Cal Sport Media and Getty Images.

Jessica’s work is most often inspired by the issues facing her family and life in the growing suburbs of Nashville. Jessica is the creator of Photography Connect Murfreesboro and Focus on the Boro, Murfreesboro's annual community

Former semi-professional photographer, artist, graphic designer. Past two-term member of The Smyrna Arts Commission. Current President of The Smyrna Artist Cooperative. Pope's work has been featured on various mediums.

Jan Quarles is a former MTSU professor of Mass Communication, now textile artist and dyer. She produces one-of-a-kind scarves, shawls and baby onesies and will be producing linens for the home and simple linen tops.

Painting Dancing Flame was ranked 3rd in an International Art Contest, Germany and China were 1st and 2nd and I was 3rd out of 1000 or more artists around the world, it was an honor!. I was one time ranked 7th in the Nation for my colorful art. Music with Art is composed of so many beautiful paintings with the Music flowing through each painting. I started painting when I was 7 years old when ou...

Ginny Togrye is a sculptural painter and sculptor with Creative Visions Artists. She began her life and education in Louisville Kentucky and finished at Middle Tennessee State University with a minor in Sculpture. She later returned to complete painting and drawing courses. Currently, she is complementing her work at Studio S in clay sculpture. Togrye was awarded Painter Laureate with Cultural Ar...

Pam Williams is an Artist, Arts Administrator, and Activist living in Middle Tennessee. She is a graduate from Tusculum College where she double majored in Graphic Design (with a concentration in Illustration) and Studio Art (with a double concentration in Sculpture and Painting). In college she completed a Glass Blowing apprenticeship and worked full time as a Graphic Designer. After college she...