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Art Faculty

Meet the artists, designers, and educators behind the CSB+SJU Art Department. Our faculty are all active professionals in their fields – exhibiting in galleries, publishing research, leading workshops, and collaborating across disciplines. In the classroom and studio, they bring real-world experience to help students build strong portfolios, sharpen their creative voices, and navigate the art world with confidence.

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Carol Brash

Associate Professor

Office: SJU ART 110

[email protected]

A middle-aged man with short hair and a beard, wearing a plain gray t-shirt, smiles slightly while looking at the camera. The background is plain and light-colored.

Sam Johnson

Professor

Office: CSB BAC A184

[email protected]

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Steven Lemke

Visiting Assistant Professor

Office: SJU ART 108

[email protected]

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Rachel Melis

Professor/ Chair & Co-Coordinator Book Arts Minor

Office: CSB BAC A186A

[email protected]

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Scott Murphy

Associate Professor & Co-Coordinator Book Arts Minor

Office: SJU ART 112

[email protected]

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Simon-Hoa Phan, OSB

Associate Professor/Sub-Prior

Office: SJU ART 114

[email protected]

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Elaine Rutherford

Professor

Office: CSB BAC A186B

[email protected]

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Andrea Shaker

Professor

Office: CSB BAC A185

[email protected]

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Joe Singewald

Technical Manager

Office: CSB BAC A168A

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