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 and Department Chair | amanda-hamilton@bethel.edu | Started at Bethel: 2013

Painting, time-based media

Jeffrey Wetzig

Professor of Art and Department Chair | wetjef@bethel.edu | Started at Bethel: 2000

Drawing, Printmaking

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

Heather Bren

Adjunct Associate Professor of Art and Design | hbren@bethel.edu | Started at Bethel: 2017

Heather Nameth Bren is a studio artist who specializes in ceramic sculpture and installation. Her work is conceptually based and explores ideas of truth and perception through her ceramic and mixed media installations.

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

Ashely Peifer

Adjunct Assistant Professor of Art and Design | asp62435@bethel.edu | Started at Bethel: 2018

Adjunct Assistant Professor of Art and Design

Breanna Reed

Adjunct Instructor of Art and Design | blw58873@bethel.edu | Started at Bethel: 2022

Adjunct Instructor of Art and Design

Elizabeth Roddy

Adjunct Instructor of Art and Design | elizabeth-roddy@bethel.edu | Started at Bethel: 2019

Adjunct Instructor of Art and Design

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