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ETSU Arts Students to Showcase Talents at Martin Center
Annual event highlights student performances, visual art, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
Published on Mar. 5, 2026
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East Tennessee State University's Mary B. Martin School of the Arts is hosting its annual showcase at the ETSU Martin Center for the Arts on March 10. The free public event will feature student performances, film, storytelling, and visual art displays, demonstrating the depth of artistic talent at the university.
Why it matters
The showcase emphasizes the role of ETSU as a cultural anchor in the region, providing training that preserves Appalachian traditions while encouraging innovation in contemporary art forms. The event also highlights the collaborative nature of the arts, illustrating how music, theater, film, and visual art intersect.
The details
The showcase will begin at 6:30 p.m. with an immersive gallery experience in the Tindall Lobby, featuring visual art displays and live music. A 7:30 p.m. concert in the ETSU Foundation Grand Hall will follow, showcasing original compositions, theatrical performances, narrative storytelling, and film presentations. The theme of this year's event is 'The Anthropocene Reviewed Through Art: Stories of What We Love, What We've Lost, and What We Choose to Remember'.
- The showcase will take place on March 10, 2026.
- The event will begin at 6:30 p.m. with an immersive gallery experience.
- The concert in the ETSU Foundation Grand Hall will start at 7:30 p.m.
The players
Dr. Steph Frye-Clark
Director of the Mary B. Martin School of the Arts and associate professor in the Department of Music at ETSU.
Mary B. Martin School of the Arts
The arts school at East Tennessee State University that is hosting the annual showcase.
ETSU Martin Center for the Arts
The venue where the ETSU arts showcase will take place.
What they’re saying
“This showcase reveals the breadth of artistic talent development at ETSU. Our students are creating work that reflects both rigorous training and deep engagement with Appalachian culture and contemporary artistic practice.”
— Dr. Steph Frye-Clark, Director of the Mary B. Martin School of the Arts (elizabethton.com)
The takeaway
The ETSU arts showcase demonstrates the university's commitment to preserving Appalachian traditions while also encouraging innovation in the arts. The event highlights the collaborative and interdisciplinary nature of the arts, showcasing the diverse talents of ETSU students.
