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Fine Art + New Studio Practice Faculty

Katie Avila Loughmiller

Adjunct Instructor

Peter Barrickman

Professor I

Tara Bogart

Adjunct Faculty

Jamál Currie

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Grant Gill

Adjunct Assistant Professor

Vedale Hill

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Jon Horvath

Associate Professor

Brittany Krohmer

Adjunct Instructor

Matthew Kuhlman

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Sally Lawton

Adjunct Instructor

Ck Ledesma

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Ariadne Manuel

AICAD Teaching Fellow in Fine Art + New Studio Practice

Kim Miller

Professor, Interim Chair of Fine Arts + New Studio Practice

Grace Mitchell

Adjunct Instructor

Will Pergl

Professor

Ryan Peter

Adjunct Instructor

Matthew Presutti

Adjunct Faculty

Naomi Shersty

Professor I

Sara Sowell

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Sofia Theodore-Pierce

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Jason Yi

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Rina Yoon

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News

MIAD Students Connect Science and Design Through Natural Science Minor

Two MIAD students are demonstrating how scientific research can strengthen creative practice through the college’s Natural Science minor.
Seniors Ella Strzempa ’27 (Communication Design) and Keira Batzel ’27 (Fashion and Apparel Design) explored environmental issues through independent research projects in their science minor while developing skills that complement their studio work.

MIAD Makes Its Mark at MAPC 2026

A group of MIAD students, faculty and staff attended the 2026 Mid America Print Council (MAPC) Conference, “Printelligence,” in Baton Rouge, where they participated in demonstrations, panel discussions, exhibitions and professional networking opportunities.

Independent Inquiry Program students explore AI through research and creative practice

As emerging technologies continue to reshape creative industries, MIAD’s Independent Inquiry Program (IIP) gives students the opportunity to investigate their impact firsthand. Through philanthropically funded support, the optional, by application program allows students to pursue self-directed research projects that explore how new technologies can influence art, design and education.