Angela Dieffenbach

Angela Dieffenbach serves as Assistant Professor of Art within Concordia University Chicago's College of Theology, Arts & Humanities, contributing to interdisciplinary academic initiatives bridging theological, artistic, and humanistic scholarship.

Her educational foundation includes:

• MFA from University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA
• MA from University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA
• BFA from Bradley University, Peoria, IL
• BS from Bradley University, Peoria, IL

Her creative research centers on Visual Arts with concentrated expertise in Painting and Contemporary Art practices, examining intersections of materiality, cultural narratives, and aesthetic innovation within modern artistic discourse. This work manifests through experimental techniques and conceptual frameworks addressing contemporary visual culture.

Prestigious recognitions highlight her contributions:

• Luminarts Cultural Foundation Visual Arts Fellowship supporting Chicago-based emerging artists
• Joan Mitchell Foundation Award honoring significant painting achievements

As an educator, she mentors emerging artists through studio instruction and academic guidance while advancing the university's mission in arts education and community engagement within Chicago's vibrant cultural ecosystem.