Stephen Mishol

Stephen Mishol is Associate Professor and Chair of the Department of Art and Design at the University of Massachusetts Lowell, College of Fine Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences. With over two decades of academic experience, he previously held positions at Harvard University, Brandeis University, Colorado College, and Massachusetts College of Art. His educational background includes an MFA and BFA in Painting from Massachusetts College of Art, supplemented by a Yale-Norfolk Fellowship.

Professor Mishol's research focuses on contemporary visual arts practice, particularly painting and drawing, with exhibitions spanning four continents. His innovative work explores landscape interpretation through traditional and experimental media.

Significant recognitions include:

• Massachusetts Cultural Council Fellowships for Drawing (2016) and Painting (2008)
• Artist Resource Trust Grant (2006)
• Fulbright Research Grant (1986)
• Four Massachusetts Artist Fellowship finalist recognitions

He co-founded the interdisciplinary Arts Research Collaborative and co-directed the NSF-funded Cool Science initiative, bridging art and climate science education. His artworks reside in permanent collections including DeCordova Museum, Boston Public Library, and Fidelity Investments.