University of Nebraska Kearney

UNK
UNK Academics
Art and Art History

Department of Art, University of Nebraska at Kearney Fine Arts Building 301, Kearney, NE 68849
308-865-8353, email 

Department Chair:
Doug Waterfield, email 
308-865-8352

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Department of Art and Art History Mission  

  • To provide for professional and cultural study with courses giving a concentrated experience for those interested in a professional career in art. Degrees in studio art and visual communication and design can be completed.
  • To prepare teachers of art for a professional career in education. Creative ability professional proficiency and understanding of the psychology of art education are stressed.
  • To enable art and non-art majors to acquire an awareness and appreciation of their cultural heritage. Important resources in this process include the Walker Art Gallery, the Museum of Nebraska Art (MONA), and study tours.

CONTACTS:
Department Secretary:
Debby Maire, 308-865-8353, email 

Professors:
Jake Jacobson, Ceramics, 308-865-8086, email
Richard Schuessler, Graphic Design, 308-865-8350, email 

Associate Professors:
Donna Alden, Art Education, 308-865-8080, email
Tom Dennis, Drawing - Painting, 308-865-8088, email
Victoria Goro-Rapoport, Printmaking, 308-865-8083, email
Mark Hartman Graphic Design - Critical perspectives, 308-865-8845, email 

Assistant Professors:
Derrick Burbul, Foundation/ Photography, 308-865-8072, email
Chad Fonfara, Sculpture , 308-865-8253, email
John Stanko, Graphic Design, 308-865-8087, email 

Lecturers:
Bill Cavill, Art Education, 308-865-8351, email
John Fronczak, Foundation, 308-865-8084, email
John McKirahan, Art History, 308-865-8082, email 

Adjunct Faculty  - 308-865-8472
Jackie Abell, Leo Alberti, Sabrina Albiero,  Jean Detlefsen, Carolyn Jacobsen, Christy Kosmicki, and Kellie Jo Risk.

Staff: IT Coordinator for Fine Art and Humanities
Steve Hansen, 308-865-8940, email