Cory Knedler

Cory Knedler is a Professor and Faculty Chair in the Department of Art at the University of South Dakota, specializing in Art Education and Printmaking. He earned his BFA (1994) and MFA (1998) in Printmaking from Fort Hays State University and the University of South Dakota, respectively.

• Education:
  • BFA in Printmaking, Fort Hays State University (1994)
  • MFA in Printmaking, University of South Dakota (1998)

His research and teaching focus on Printmaking, Art Education, and collaborative art practices, with an emphasis on interdisciplinary approaches and Native American arts education. The trends in his publications highlight collaborative methodologies and mixed-media applications in contemporary art.

• Scientific Awards:
  • Awards in the Arts Recognition, South Dakota House of Representatives (2023)
  • South Dakota Governor's Award in the Arts, Outstanding Service in Arts Education (2023)
  • USD Professor of the Game, USD and USD Athletics (2023)

Grants include multiple Oscar Howe Summer Art Institute awards from the Margaret A. Cargill Foundation and the South Dakota Arts Council, supporting his work in art education and collaborative projects.