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,
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Richard Schuessler, Graphic Design, 308-865-8350, email
Associate Professors:
Donna Alden, Art Education, 308-865-8080,
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Tom Dennis, Drawing - Painting, 308-865-8088,
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Victoria Goro-Rapoport, Printmaking, 308-865-8083,
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Mark Hartman Graphic Design - Critical perspectives, 308-865-8845,
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Assistant Professors:
Derrick Burbul, Foundation/ Photography, 308-865-8072,
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Chad Fonfara, Sculpture , 308-865-8253,
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John Stanko, Graphic Design, 308-865-8087,
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Lecturers:
Bill Cavill, Art Education, 308-865-8351,
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John Fronczak, Foundation, 308-865-8084,
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John McKirahan, Art History, 308-865-8082,
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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