Professional experience

147 entries

• Administrative
• Teaching
• Courses taught
• Residencies
• Academic committees, current
• Academic committees, former
• Graduate thesis committees, current
• Graduate thesis committees, former
• Gallery employment
• Contribution and consultation
• Community arts involvement
• Jury activity
• Professional memberships
• Gallery representation
• Selected collections

Administrative

• August 2018 – Present: Painting-Drawing Area Co-Coordinator. University of Missouri, Columbia, MO.
• August 2019 – Present: Portfolio Review Coordinator, School of Visual Studies. University of Missouri, Columbia, MO.
• February 2016 – August 2025: Faculty Peer Course Reviewer, Course Design & Technology. University of Missouri, Columbia, MO.
• August 2018 – August 2021: Director of Undergraduate Studies, School of Visual Studies. University of Missouri, Columbia, MO.
• March 2015 – December 2018: Building Coordinator, Bingham Commons Graduate Studios. University of Missouri. Columbia, MO.
• May 2015 – August 2016: Painting Area Coordinator. University of Missouri, Columbia, MO.

Teaching

• September 2019 – Present | Full Teaching Professor, Art Program - School of Visual Studies. University of Missouri, Columbia, MO.
• September 2014 – August 2019 | Associate Teaching Professor of Painting and Drawing. University of Missouri, Columbia, MO.
• August 2010 – August 2014 | Assistant Teaching Professor of Painting and Drawing. University of Missouri, Columbia, MO.
• September 2007 – July 2010 | Visiting Assistant Professor of Painting and Drawing, University of Missouri at Columbia. Columbia, MO. Appointed to Graduate Faculty, October 2007.
• 2004 – 2005 | Associate Instructor, Indiana University. Bloomington, IN. (Instructor of Record).

Courses taught

Current

• Undergraduate
• Beginning Drawing: Methods and Materials
• Beginning Drawing: Digital Methods
• Beginning Color Drawing
• Intermediate Color Drawing
• Anatomical Drawing
• Graduate
• Practical Pedagogy
• Problems in Drawing

Previous

• Drawing 3: Life Drawing, Figure and Concept
• Drawing 4: Advanced Group and Solo Projects, Group Readings and Discussion
• Advanced Color Drawing: Figure-based Individual Projects, Mixed Media
• Beginning Painting: Foundations of Direct Painting Techniques
• Intermediate Painting: Developing Light, Space, Form, and Concept
• Advanced Painting: Individual Projects, Group Readings and Discussion
• Senior Seminar Writing Intensive Capstone Course

Graduate Current

• Graduate Drawing 1: Individual Projects, Reading and Discussion
• Graduate Drawing 2: Individual Projects, Reading and Discussion
• Practical Pedagogy

Graduate Previous

• Graduate Painting 1: Individual Projects, Reading and Discussion
• Graduate Painting 2: Individual Projects, Reading and Discussion
• Graduate Seminar 1: From Shlain, Coomaraswamy, and Eliade to Dillard, Eco, and Bachelard
• Graduate Seminar 2: Apprehending and Acknowledging; Building Meaning via Art and Experience
• Graduate Theory: Eco, Playing Shakespeare, and You
• Graduate Studio: Practice and Critique

Residencies

• May 21-27, 2026 | CICT Staff, Conference on Inspiring College Teaching. Shelby, MI. Dialogue Group Leader. Funded by MU Travel Grant. Presenter.
• May 22-28, 2025 | CICT Staff, Conference on Inspiring College Teaching. Shelby, MI. Dialogue Group Leader. Funded by MU Travel Grant. Presenter.
• May 23-28, 2024 | Wakonse Staff, Wakonse Conference on College Teaching. Shelby, MI. Dialogue Group Leader. Funded by MU Travel Grant. Presenter.
• May 25-31, 2023 | Wakonse Staff, Wakonse Conference on College Teaching. Shelby, MI. Dialogue Group Co-Leader. Funded by MU Travel Grant. Presenter.
• May 23-28, 2019 | Wakonse Staff, Wakonse Conference on College Teaching. Shelby, MI. Dialogue Group Co-Leader. Funded Facilitator. Presenter.
• May 24-29, 2018 | Wakonse Fellowship, Wakonse Conference on College Teaching. Shelby, MI. Presenter.
• May 25-30, 2017 | Wakonse Fellowship, Wakonse Conference on College Teaching. Shelby, MI. Presenter.
• May 24-29, 2015 | Wakonse Fellowship, Wakonse Conference on College Teaching. Shelby, MI. Presenter.
• May 23-28, 2014 | Wakonse Fellowship, Wakonse Conference on College Teaching. Shelby, MI. Presenter.
• May 18-31, 2008 | Professional Artist’s Residency, Glen Arbor Art Association. Glen Arbor, MI.
• August 23-30, 2002 | Professional Artist’s Residency, Ox-Bow School of Art. Saugatuck, MI.
• May – August 2001 | Fellowship Residency, Ox-Bow School of Art, Saugatuck, MI.

Academic committees, current

• August 2024 – Present: SVS Exhibition Committee
• August 2024 – Present: SVS NTT Promotion Committee
• June 2020 – Present: SVS Foundations Committee
• January 2019 – Present: Undergraduate Studies Committee

Academic committees, former

• 2020 – 2023 | SVS Ad Hoc Diversity and Inclusion Committee
• 2018 – 2022 | Undergraduate Research and Creative Activity Mentorship Committee, College of Arts and Science
• 2019 – 2021 | Curriculum, Instruction, and Advising Committee, A&S
• 2016 – 2019 | Events Committee
• 2017 – 2018 | Faculty Appeals Committee
• 2016 – 2018 | Undergraduate Studies Committee
• 2015 – 2018 | Laboratory Safety Committee
• 2014 – 2018 | Awards Committee
• 2007 – 2016 | University of Missouri Painting Area Committee
• 2012 – 2015 | University of Missouri Extension Community Arts Council
• 2014 – 2015 | Study Abroad Committee
• 2013 – 2015 | Gallery Committee
• 2013 – 2015 | Student Grievance and Appeals Committee
• 2013 | Search Committee, NTT Assistant Teaching Professor Hire
• 2014 – 2016 | University of Missouri Extension Community Arts Council Arts Specialist Search/Hire Committee
• 2009 – 2014 | University of Missouri Art Department Events Committee (Co-Chair)
• 2009 – 2012 | University of Missouri Undergraduate Student Artist Community Advisor
• 2004 | Indiana University 2005 MFA Candidate Selection Committee Member (Voting Member)

Graduate thesis committees, current

• Amy Stambaugh, MFA Candidate in Fibers | 2024-Present
• Nathan Halwel, MFA Candidate in Painting | 2026-Present
• Kerrie Pullen, MFA Candidate in Painting | 2026-Present

Graduate thesis committees, former

• Nessi Alexander-Barnes, MFA Candidate in Drawing | 2016-2019
• Kyle Bader, MFA Candidate in Painting | 2014-2017
• J. Penney Burton, MFA Candidate in Fibers | 2010-2013
• Zeinab Raghimi Chaichi, MFA Candidate in Painting | 2009-2013
• Tobi Coffee, MFA Candidate in Painting | 2022-2023 CHAIR
• Trudy Denham, MFA in Fibers | 2009-2012
• Nathan Halwel, MFA Candidate in Painting | 2017-2019
• Kyle Hendrix, MFA Candidate in Ceramics | 2016-2018
• Jahner Johnson, MFA Candidate in Painting | 2012 | CHAIR
• Jacob Johnson, MFA in Painting | 2008-2012
• Jane Jun, MFA Candidate in Painting | 2011-2014 | CHAIR
• Nikos Karabetsos, MFA Candidate in Painting | 2016-2018 CHAIR
• Suqin “Jackie” Lin, MFA in Painting | 2008-2011
• Andrew Long, MFA Candidate in Ceramics | 2023-2025
• Brandon Loving, MFA Candidate in Painting | 2013-2016 CHAIR
• Jeff Markworth, MFA Candidate in Painting | 2014-2015 CHAIR
• Amy Meyer, MFA Candidate in Painting | 2016-2017 CHAIR
• Greta Meyers, MFA Candidate in Painting | 2012-2014 | CHAIR
• Eric Norby, MFA Candidate in Painting | 2013-2014
• Norleen Nosri, MFA Candidate in Ceramics | 2011-2013
• Zach Nutt, MFA Candidate in Painting | 2016-2018 CHAIR
• Adekunle Ogunleke, MFA Candidate in Painting | 2023-Present CHAIR
• Matt Rahner, MFA Candidate in Photography | 2013-2014
• Tavia Sanza, MFA Candidate in Fibers | 2018-2021
• John Selberg, MFA in Drawing | 2007-2009
• Colleen Smith, MFA Candidate in Painting | 2014-2018 | CHAIR
• David Spear, MFA in Painting | 2008-2012
• Chance Taylor, MFA Candidate in Ceramics | 2021-2023
• Bill Wilkey, MFA Candidate in Ceramics | 2013-2014
• Darren Williams, MFA Candidate in Painting | 2017-2019 CHAIR

Gallery employment

• August 2005 – August 2007 | Director’s Assistant, Gillock Gallery. Evanston, IL. Artist liaison, copywriting/editing, image development/editing, and in exhibition preparation.

Contribution and consultation

• June 2026 | Consultation for the Society of St. Vincent de Paul. Saint Louis, MO.
• February 2019 – Present | Commissioned portrait painter for All-American student athletes, Mizzou Football, University of Missouri, Columbia, MO.
• March 2014 – August 2016 | Consultation and exhibition preparation, Imago Gallery and Cultural Center, Columbia, MO.
• May 2009 – 2018 | Contributing Essayist, Neoteric Art, Chicago, IL.
• September 2007 – November 2010 | Vision consultation, project implementation, and design and writing assistance. Gillock Gallery, Evanston, IL.

Community arts involvement

• 2019 – 2021 | Percent for Art Committee. City of Columbia, MO. Airport Expansion Project.
• 2009 – 2016 | Consultant - Imago Gallery and Cultural Center, Columbia, MO.
• 2011 – 2015 | Columbia Art League Board Member, Columbia, MO.

Jury activity

• March 15, 2026 | “Student Juried Exhibition.” Lincoln University, Jefferson City, MO. Juror. Honorarium.
• June 7, 2025 | “Steelville Summer Plein Air.” Gallery Zeke, Steelville, MO. Juror. Honorarium.
• September 2, 2023 | “OK Computer.” Columbia Art League, Columbia, MO. Juror. Honorarium.
• October 22, 2022 | “Gasconade Fall Plein Air.” Owensville, Steelville, MO. Juror. Honorarium.
• August 31, 2022 | “Heartland Art Club.” Saint Louis, MO. Juror. Honorarium.
• October 23, 2021 | “Gasconade Fall Plein Air.” Owensville, Steelville, MO. Juror. Honorarium.
• August 7, 2020 | “Steelville Summer Plein Air.” Gallery Zeke, Steelville, MO. Juror. Honorarium.
• October 24, 2019 | “Gasconade Fall Plein Air.” Owensville, Steelville, MO. Juror. Honorarium.
• October 11, 2019 | “Steelville Fall Plein Air.” Gallery Zeke. Steelville, MO. Juror. Honorarium.
• June 7, 2019 | “Steelville Summer Plein Air.” Meramec Vineyards. St. James, MO. Juror. Honorarium.
• April 10, 2018 | “2018 Art After Dark.” MU Museum of Art and Archaeology. Columbia, MO. Juror. Honorarium.
• September 2016 | “2016 Golden Hills Plein Air Event.” Raintree Arts Council. Louisiana, MO. Juror. Honorarium.
• January 2016 | “True/False Art Exhibition.” Imago Gallery and Cultural Center. Columbia, MO. Juror. Honorarium.
• January 2015 | “True/False Art Exhibition.” Imago Gallery and Cultural Center. Columbia, MO. Juror. Honorarium.
• Summer 2013 | “Barns of Boone County.” Ashland Artists Group. Ashland, MO. Juror. Honorarium.
• Fall 2012 | “Mary S. Oakley & Lee Lindsay Artist’s Showcase.” Quincy Art Center. Quincy, IL. Juror. Honorarium.
• Fall 2012 | “Hannibal Art Club Annual Exhibition.” Hannibal Arts Council. Hannibal, MO. Juror. Honorarium.
• Summer 2012 | “Figure It Out.” Craft Studio Gallery. University of Missouri, Columbia, MO. Juror. Honorarium.
• Spring 2012 | “Profession and Amateur Group Show.” Jefferson City Art Club. Jefferson City, MO. Juror. Honorarium.
• Spring 2012 | “Spring Student Art Show.” Union Arts Council. University of Missouri, Columbia, MO. Juror. Honorarium.

Professional memberships

• 2010 – Present | Columbia Art League
• 2011 – Present | Ox-Bow Alumni Association, School of the Art Institute of Chicago
• 2007 – 2022 | CIVA (Christians in the Visual Arts)

Gallery representation

• 2018 – Present | Work available at Sager Reeves Gallery. Columbia, MO.
• 2002 – 2010 | Work represented by Gillock Gallery, Evanston, IL.
• 2005 – 2007 | Work available at Gallery H, Three Oaks, MI.
• 2001 – 2003 | Work available at Vesuvius Gallery, Glenn, MI.
• 2001 – 2003 | Work available at Contemporary Art Workshop, Chicago, IL.

Selected collections

• Bradley University Art Collection. Peoria, IL. 2025.
• James Kasper Collection of Contemporary Biblical Art. Tipton, IA. 2023.
• Museum of Art and Archaeology, University of Missouri. Columbia, MO. 2016.
• Northern Illinois University School of Art. DeKalb IL. 2012.
• Herron School of Art, Indiana University. Indianapolis, IN. 2012.
• City of Sint-Niklaas, Belgium, 2009.
• MacMunnis, Inc. Evanston, IL. 2006.