Faculty
Our professors are distinguished scholars, active researchers, published writers, and faithful Christians who demonstrate what it means to be both Christ-followers and leaders in their academic fields. As mentors and role models, they play a huge role in the integration of faith and learning at Bethel.
Department Chair
Amanda Hamilton
Professor of Art | amanda-hamilton@bethel.edu | Started at Bethel: 2013
Painting, time-based media
Faculty
Jessica Henderson
Professor of Design | jessica-henderson@bethel.edu | Started at Bethel: 2011
Graphic Design
Kenneth Steinbach
University Professor of Art | steken@bethel.edu | Started at Bethel: 2001
Steinbach teaches courses in 3 Dimensional Visual thinking, Sculpture, Senior Seminar, and Creative Practices, and frequently involves students in the research and execution of his own artwork. His book "Creative Practices for Visual Artists: Time, Space Process" on how to support and enrich long term creative viability for visual artists will be published in April 2018.
Lex Thompson
Professor of Art | l-thompson@bethel.edu | Started at Bethel: 2005
Photography, Senior Seminar, Professional Practices, Cryptozoology
Michelle Westmark Wingard
Professor of Art and Gallery Director | m-westmark@bethel.edu | Started at Bethel: 2008
Westmark is the Gallery Director for The Johnson Gallery and The Olson Gallery, Bethel's two on-campus galleries.
Adjunct Faculty
Jon Henderson
Adjunct Instructor of Art and Design | jeh59346@bethel.edu | Started at Bethel: 2018
Adjunct Instructor in Art and Design department.
Evelyn Kim
Adjunct Instructor of Art and Design | evelyn-kim@bethel.edu | Started at Bethel: 2024
Ceramics, Ceramic Design, Art Education
Elizabeth Roddy
Adjunct Instructor of Art and Design | elizabeth-roddy@bethel.edu | Started at Bethel: 2019
Adjunct Instructor of Art and Design
Laura Wennstrom
Adjunct Assistant Professor of Art | laura-wennstrom@bethel.edu | Started at Bethel: 2015
Adjunct Assistant Professor of Art
Emeritus/Emerita Faculty
Kirk Freeman
Professor of Art Emeritus | frekir@bethel.edu | Started at Bethel: 1987
Professor of Art Emeritus
Dale Johnson
Professor of Art Emeritus | johdal@bethel.edu | Started at Bethel: 1970
Professor of Art Emeritus
George Robinson
Professor of Art Emeritus | georgerob.art@comcast.net | Started at Bethel: 1969
Professor of Art Emeritus
Wayne Roosa
University Professor of Art History Emeritus | rooway@bethel.edu | Started at Bethel: 1983
Art history