MTSU Faculty Biennial 2026 on View Through Oct. 3

MTSU's Todd Art Gallery shows new work by 24 Art and Design faculty in the 2026 Faculty Biennial, open through Saturday, Oct. 3, in Murfreesboro.

Middle Tennessee State University's Todd Art Gallery is showing the 2026 Department of Art and Design Faculty Biennial, an exhibition of recent work by 24 of the department's faculty artists and designers. The show opened September 8 and runs through Saturday, October 3, 2026.

As the name indicates, the Faculty Biennial comes around once every two years, giving the public a periodic look at what the people teaching MTSU's art and design students are making in their own studios.

What's in the Exhibition

According to MTSU, the Biennial spans contemporary art, fine craft, design and illustration, reflecting the range of disciplines taught in the department. With two dozen artists represented, the show offers one of the broadest single views of the university's art faculty.

Gallery Hours and Location

The exhibition is in the Todd Art Gallery, Room 224A of the Todd Art Building on the MTSU campus in Murfreesboro. MTSU's calendar lists these hours:

• Weekdays: 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
• Saturdays: 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

The full listing is on the 2026 MTSU Art & Design Faculty Biennial event page. MTSU's calendar does not state an admission charge; visitors should confirm details with the Department of Art and Design.

More Arts on Campus This Fall

The Biennial is part of a busy fall season at MTSU. MTSU Theatre and Dance stages *The Tragedy of Macbeth* at Tucker Theatre November 5–8, and the School of Music presents concerts and recitals throughout the semester. The full lineup is on the Murfreesboro events calendar.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the MTSU Faculty Biennial on view? September 8 through October 3, 2026.

Where is the exhibition? In the Todd Art Gallery, Room 224A of the Todd Art Building on the MTSU campus in Murfreesboro.

What are the gallery hours? Weekdays from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and Saturdays from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., according to MTSU's calendar.

How many artists are in the show? Recent work by 24 MTSU Department of Art and Design faculty artists and designers.

Event Details - Dates: September 8 – October 3, 2026 - Hours: Weekdays 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.; Saturdays 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. - Location: Todd Art Gallery, Todd Art Building, MTSU, Murfreesboro, TN - Event listing: 2026 MTSU Art & Design Faculty Biennial