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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

Amanda Hamilton

Professor of Art | amanda-hamilton@bethel.edu | Started at Bethel: 2013

Painting, time-based media

Jeffrey Wetzig

Jeffrey Wetzig

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

Drawing, Printmaking

Faculty

Jessica Henderson

Jessica Henderson

Professor of Design | jessica-henderson@bethel.edu | Started at Bethel: 2011

Graphic Design

Kenneth Steinbach

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

Lex Thompson

Professor of Art | l-thompson@bethel.edu | Started at Bethel: 2005

Photography, Senior Seminar, Professional Practices, Cryptozoology

Michelle Westmark Wingard

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

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Jon Henderson

Adjunct Instructor of Art and Design | jeh59346@bethel.edu | Started at Bethel: 2018

Adjunct Instructor in Art and Design department.

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Evelyn Kim

Adjunct Instructor of Art and Design | evelyn-kim@bethel.edu | Started at Bethel: 2024

Ceramics, Ceramic Design, Art Education

Elizabeth Roddy

Elizabeth Roddy

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

Adjunct Instructor of Art and Design

Laura Wennstrom

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

Kirk Freeman

Professor of Art Emeritus | frekir@bethel.edu | Started at Bethel: 1987

Professor of Art Emeritus

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Dale Johnson

Professor of Art Emeritus | johdal@bethel.edu | Started at Bethel: 1970

Professor of Art Emeritus

George Robinson

George Robinson

Professor of Art Emeritus | georgerob.art@comcast.net | Started at Bethel: 1969

Professor of Art Emeritus

Wayne Roosa

Wayne Roosa

University Professor of Art History Emeritus | rooway@bethel.edu | Started at Bethel: 1983

Art history