Cierra Rohrbaugh

Cierra Rohrbaugh is an MFA Instructor of Art at Western Colorado University, affiliated with the School of the Arts and Art & Design Department. Her work focuses on ceramic and mixed-media installations exploring visual impairment, proprioceptive aesthetics, and disability through contemporary abstraction.

Education:

• M.F.A., New Mexico State University, Studio Art (2021)
• B.F.A., Western Colorado University, Painting (2018)

Research Interests: Investigates the intersection of disability and art, particularly through tactile and sensory experiences. Her practice emphasizes how visual impairment shapes creative expression and perception.

Teaching: Instructs courses including Introduction to Sculpture, Advanced Sculpture, and Drawing. Highlights include teaching alongside former mentors at Western and prior roles as an art instructor for individuals with developmental disabilities.