Matthew W Clark

Matthew W Clark is an Associate Professor of Practice in Art and Art History at The University of Texas at Arlington (UTA), serving as Faculty Director of the Center for Entrepreneurship and Economic Innovation. He holds an MFA in Painting from Cranbrook Academy of Art (2002) and a BA in Art History from Arizona State University (1995). His professional studio practice spans over three decades, with artworks in corporate collections globally, including Daimler-Chrysler, Hyatt, and Norwegian Cruise Lines.

Clark’s research focuses on cross-disciplinary collaboration, contemporary culture, and indigenous influences, blending artistic practice with entrepreneurial education. He pioneered the Entrepreneurship in the Arts initiative (2012), fostering student professionalization through courses like ART 4382. His teaching spans drawing/painting fundamentals, professional practices, and senior exhibitions.

Notable exhibitions include Sacred Place (2021) and the Until the Sun Rises pandemic series (2021). Awards include UTA’s COLA Teaching Excellence Award (2015) and TEDxUTA presentation on entrepreneurial creativity (2016). Clark collaborates with global artists like William Greiner and Jackson Echols, emphasizing intercultural exchange through projects like the Oaxaca series. His work explores themes of place—physical, psychological, and spiritual—through abstract painting and mixed media.

Professional roles include Co-Founder/Chief Creative Officer of ProjectPublicArt and Board Member of the Fort Worth Community Arts Center. He teaches across undergraduate and graduate levels, integrating entrepreneurship into curricula while maintaining an active exhibition schedule in Dallas galleries like Conduit Gallery and Artspace 111.