Faculty

We are a unique community of artists, growing and learning together. Our faculty members are award-winning, nationally and internationally recognized artists who bring their expertise and experience into the classroom to teach and mentor the next generation of artists, educators, and well-rounded citizens of the world. Students work closely with faculty and each other to continually stretch, experiment, and explore their potential. We value courage, creativity, and communication, and we provide a challenging environment where these values are nurtured and celebrated.

Faculty Exhibitions and Presentations

Anna Divinsky and JoAnna Commandaros: collaboration with Karen Page, studio arts students Julian Betkowski, Adrian Chin, and Jessi Froetschel, and five students from Pittsburgh’s High School for Creative and Performing Arts to create TWIST, TIE, MULTIPLY: Hands in Action (container #10) a collaborative public art piece exploring fiber for the Three Rivers Arts Festival’s CONTAINED, Pittsburgh, PA (June 6–22, 2008)

Delanie Jenkins: work included in On a Pedestal and Off the Wall, the fourth annual exhibition of small sculpture from the region - exhibition juror Gregory Amenof. The Sculpture Center, Cleveland, OH (June 6–July 26, 2008)

JoAnna Commandaros, Delanie Jenkins, and Lenore Thomas: individual works selected by juror Dave Hickey to be included in the Erie Art Museum’s 85th Annual Spring Show. Erie, PA (April 26–June 22, 2008)

"Professors learn how you work, how you think, and they know what makes you tick."

“Although the department is still expanding at an amazing rate, our department is small enough that the professors know each student by name and . . . our professors know that our personal lives play a huge role in our work. So importance is placed on fostering not only our artistic skills but also developing as people entering a world of artistic creation. In the Studio Arts Department, it is possible to have the same teacher for three or four classes, so professors learn how you work, how you think, and they know what makes you tick. By knowing this, they can push you based on your strengths and weaknesses.”

Jason Pippi (SA/ENGWRT, April 2008)