MILLIGAN, Tenn. (Feb. 3, 2026) — The artwork of Milligan University students will be on display throughout February in the annual exhibit, “Two Cats + A Herd of Buffalo,” at Dos Gatos Coffee Bar in Johnson City, Tennessee.
The show’s opening night and reception will occur on Feb. 6 from 6-8 p.m. during Downtown Johnson City’s First Friday. The event is free and open to the public. Artwork will remain on display through Monday, March 2.
“’Two Cats + A Herd of Buffalo’ is an excellent opportunity, and a fun one, for our students to exhibit their art and design work off campus,” said Art Brown, associate professor of graphic design at Milligan. “It’s also a chance to showcase our academic programs in art and design and to be visible in the region’s creative community. We are always thankful for the support of Dos Gatos and their owner, Dick Nelson, who has hosted our annual show for over 20 years.”
The show highlights the creativity of Milligan students in art, graphic design, photography and interactive media design. The exhibit will feature over 30 works.
Senior humanities major Eleanor Stoneham, of Charlotte, North Carolina, appreciates how this exhibit allows Milligan students to get exposure off campus and connect with other creatives in the region.
“The Dos Gatos show is a really great way to get students comfortable with expanding their realm of influence,” she said. “A lot of local and prominent artists display their work on First Friday. This show helps us see that we can contribute to, talk with and belong in the art community. It’s also a very special thing to present work in a popular coffee shop in Johnson City.”
To learn more about Milligan’s visual and communicative arts programs, visit milligan.edu/pvc.
For more information on Dos Gatos Coffee Bar, located at 238 E Main St. in Johnson City, visit dosgatoscoffee.com.