Motlow Writers and Artists to Take Literary Stage for ‘Mosaic 2023-2024 Read-In’

  SMYRNA — Moltow writers and artists will take the literary stage in the HSC Big Room from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. April 11 (Thursday) for the “Mosaic 2023-2024 Read-in.”

Students and others will present their published works from the fall 2023 and spring 2024 issues of Mosaic: A Literary Journal. Admission is free to members of the Motlow State Community College community. Refreshments will be provided.

 

Mosaic’s mission is "to amplify distinct voices in the Motlow community while connecting readers and writers through various multimedia that highlight universal experiences in unique methods of storytelling.” 

The spring 2024 issue of Mosaic features original works by eight poets, six visual artists, three non-fiction writers, and two fiction writers. 

For more information about the event or to request a copy of the spring issue, contact Associate Professor of English Andrea Green at agreen@mscc.edu.

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Auditions Set for Second Annual ‘Motlow Smyrna Talent Show’

            SMYRNA, Tenn. – Motlow artists of all kinds are invited to audition for the opportunity to perform at the second annual “Motlow Smyrna Talent Show,” a spring community event sponsored by the Smyrna Entertainment, Arts and Media Club.

                The auditions will occur from 2-3 p.m. on April 15 and 17 (Monday and Wednesday) in Room 201 of the MaryLou Apple Building. Artists will be asked to demonstrate their talents with a one to three-minute presentation. The classroom is equipped with a computer, overhead and piano. Individuals who have performed at a previous show are not required to audition. For more information or to RSVP, write Professor Charles Whiting at cwhiting@mscc.edu.

                The “Motlow Smyrna Talent Show” will spotlight singers, songwriters, poets, comedians, musicians, storytellers, dancers, visual artists, and others from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. April 24 (Wednesday) in the lobby of the MaryLou Apple Building. The free event will be emceed by Professor Nick Bush, with support from the Tech and Maintenance staffs.

            “Members of SEAM Club have been planning the talent show since the last one, and they are excited to see it come to fruition,” said SEAM Club President Alara Bishop. “The show was created to give students and others the opportunity to share their talents with the Motlow Smyrna community.”

            SEAM is the club on Motlow’s Smyrna campus that is dedicated to discussing, exploring and consuming various types of entertainment, arts and media. The club has sponsored other events such as “Dance Across The Decades” and the “Motlow Smyrna Holiday Show.”