Past Visiting Artists

For decades, the Department of Art + Design at Austin Peay State University has hosted an impressive roster of nationally and internationally acclaimed artists. This distinguished history reflects our commitment to bringing diverse artistic perspectives to our campus and the Clarksville community.

Visiting Artists from Last Academic Year

Fall 2025

• Tom and Tony Bancroft - September 11, 2025 - Disney animation veterans with combined 60+ years in the industry and hosts of the #1 animation podcast on iTunes

• Soulaf Abas - September 25, 2025 - Syrian-born painter and printmaker translating memory, observation, and emotional experience into landscape

• Stacey Holloway - October 28, 2025 - Mixed-media sculptor exploring storytelling and ethology at the University of Alabama at Birmingham

• Dana James Mwangi - November 18, 2025 - Award-winning brand consultant and web designer championing authentic voices through Memphis-based studio Cheers Creative

Spring 2026

• Middle TN Letterpress Symposium - March 4–5, 2026 - Featuring regional letterpress and typography artists including Kathleen O'Connell, Celene Aubrey, Cory Wasnewsky, and Heather Moulder.

• Emily Balton - March 18, 2026 - Memphis-based environmental graphic designer and creative strategist known for large-scale public art and corporate-community collaborations

• David Underwood - March 31, 2026 - Mixed-media and photographic artist with work in 16 museum permanent collections, including the Smithsonian American Art Museum