Alex Schechter

Alex Schechter is an Assistant Professor of Art, Sculpture at Clemson University's Department of Art within the College of Architecture, Art and Construction. His work spans sculpture, public installations, and curatorial projects, with exhibitions in venues like Flux Factory (NY), Terrault Contemporary (MD), and Mildred’s Lane (NY). He holds an M.F.A. from the Maryland Institute College of Art and a B.A. in Religious Studies from Grinnell College.

• Education: M.F.A., Maryland Institute College of Art; B.A. Religious Studies, Grinnell College

Research interests focus on sculptural practice intersecting with cultural and religious themes, evidenced through large-scale installations at institutions like the National Museum of Wildlife Art and the Atlanta Beltline. His creative process emphasizes site-specific interventions and community engagement.

Curatorial work includes exhibitions at Little Berlin (Philadelphia), The Front (New Orleans), and Enriched Bread Collective (Ottawa). Residencies include Sculpture Space (NY), Hambidge Center (GA), and Mildred’s Lane (NY). Awards include the Wyoming Arts Fellowship for Art Education.

Engagement includes talks/performance at Bowdoin College, Auburn University, and the Philadelphia Museum of Art. No formal grants or advising roles are listed in available materials.