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Spring 2022

January 12 - February 11
Christina A. West: mere mortals
Christina A. West is a sculptor and installation artist who has extensively exhibited her work across the country in venues such as the Mattress Factory (Pittsburgh), The Everson Museum of Art (Syracuse, NY), Hallwalls Contemporary Arts Center (Buffalo, NY), Plug Projects (Kansas City, MO), and Atlanta Contemporary (Atlanta, GA). Additionally, West’s work has been supported by a grants and fellowships from the New York Foundation for the Arts, The Archie Bray Foundation for Ceramic Arts, the National Council on Education in the Ceramic Arts, and the Virginia Groot Foundation. West earned her MFA from Alfred University (Alfred, NY) in 2006 and currently lives in Atlanta where she is an Associate Professor of Ceramics and Three-Dimensional Studies in the Ernest G. Welch School of Art & Design at Georgia State University

• Artist Lecture: Feb. 1, 6:00 p.m., Sundquist E106 A/B
• Gallery Talk: Feb. 2, 12:30 p.m. Gallery Talk begins at 12:15 p.m. @TNG
• First Thursday Art Walk: Feb. 3, 5:00-7:30 p.m

February 21 - March 25
Listening: The Fourth String; Raheleh Filsoofi, Reza Filsoofi
This project is a series of interactive multimedia installations. Public performances reimagine the silenced existence of the Iranian musician, Moshtagh Ali Shah, and explain his historic contributions to music. The project addresses the concept of sound, suggesting the act of listening can power community engagement, promote social change, and foster a better future. The combination of art and music has the potential to facilitate thoughtful listening and expand cultural awareness. This project creates opportunities for dynamic community engagement and exchange through interactive installations and performances

• Gallery Talk / Performance by Raheleh/Reza Filsoofi: Feb. 24, 12:30 p.m. @ TNG
• Artist Lecture by Raheleh Filsoofi: Feb. 24, 6:00 p.m., Sundquist E106 A/B (livestreaming)
• Performance by Reza Filsoofi, Michael Hix: Mar. 3, noon @TNG
• First Thursday Art Walk: Mar. 3, 5:00-7:30 p.m.
• Nowruz celebration and Musical Performance by Reza Filsoofi, Raheleh Filsoofi w/ special guests Charlie Gilbert and Carlos Duran: March 19, 5:00 p.m., TNG

April 4 - April 27
54th Annual Juried Student Exhibition
The Department of Art + Design at Austin Peay State University is proud of our students and wants to reward our outstanding student artists for their hard work and creativity. The 54th Annual Student Juried Art Exhibition is professionally juried from outside Austin Peay State University, emulating the practice of real-world art shows. The exhibition showcases the best artwork produced by students during the past year and gives students the opportunity to participate in a professional exhibition where a qualified juror selects artwork and artistic merit awards.

• First Thursday Art Walk: Apr. 7, 5:00-7:30 p.m.
• Reception/Awards Night: Apr. 27, 5 - 7 p.m. @ TNG
• Awards Ceremony: Apr. 27, 5:30 p.m