Art and Art History

Priscilla Briggs Associate Professor

As a practicing artist, my work has evolved with my life experiences. I first realized my passion for the photographic image as a college student, when I spent every spare cent I had to buy film and photo paper. Since then, my work has evolved from portraiture to a more concept-driven approach to art-making. Lately, I have focused on themes related…   (continue reading)

Colleen Hanson Administrative Secretary

Nicole Hoiland Visiting Assistant Professor

Nicole worked in Paris, France as an art history and ceramic's instructor before returning to the states to complete an MFA in Ceramics at Stephen F. Austin State University in Nacogdoches, Texas.  She has taught Drawing, Ceramics, Art Appreciation and Art History to college students at SFASU, Angelena Community College, Mankato State University and…   (continue reading)

Kristen Lowe Assistant Professor; Chair, Artist Series

Kristen Lowe earned an MFA from the Boston Museum School and Tufts University, Boston, MA. and a BFA from the Minneapolis College of Art and design. Lowe's drawings have been exhibited nationally, including solo shows at Emmie Smock Gallery in San Francisco, Harvard University and Kingston Gallery in Boston, and locally at Thompson Gallery and Flanders…   (continue reading)

Bruce McClain Professor

Lois Peterson Professor

Teaching in a liberal arts environment has allowed me to explore the broad areas of interest I enjoy. After graduating with a degree in Art Education from the University of Wisconsin-LaCrosse I taught art in public schools for 7 years before retuning to Graduate School to earn an MFA in Ceramics/Drawing with a minor in Museum Science from Texas Tech…   (continue reading)

David Ryan Visiting Assistant Professor

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Stanley Shetka Professor

Linnea Wren Professor, Chair

For over thirty years, I have been studying Maya art, architecture and hieroglyphs. My fascination with the pre-Columbian cultures of Mesoamerica started when I was a high school student. By chance, a book by a 16th century missionary to Mexico fell into my hands. The account described the religion, customs and ceremonies of the Aztec people…   (continue reading)