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Alan Montgomery is a Professor in the Department of Art within the College of Arts & Sciences at Dakota State University. His academic and creative work is deeply rooted in visual arts, with a focus on painting, drawing, and expressive techniques. He contributes significantly to art education and creative scholarship at the university level.
Education:
- M.F.A. in Painting, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, 1994
- M.A. in Painting and Printmaking, Minnesota State University, Mankato, 1990
- B.F.A. in Painting and Drawing, Minnesota State University, Mankato, 1986
His research interests center on visual expression, contemporary art practices, and the intersection of traditional and digital media. Montgomery's work explores themes of identity, environment, and conceptual representation through painting and drawing. His creative output is widely exhibited and published in national and international art catalogs and journals.
The recent publications and exhibition catalogs reflect a sustained engagement with conceptual art, environmental themes, and interdisciplinary practices. His work appears in critical discussions on art and politics, cartographic metaphors, and expressive drawing, indicating a broad intellectual and artistic scope.
Scientific and Artistic Awards:
- Second Place Cash Award, Juried competition, 2008, Artistsemerge.org
- Best of Show Award, 2001, Multi-State Juried Exhibition, Horsebarn Art Center, Sioux Falls, SD
- Best of Show Award, 2000, Oscar Howe Art Center, Mitchell, SD
- Richard Trickey Award, 1993
- Juried award, University of Nebraska Dept. of Art and Art History
Montgomery has secured multiple grants supporting his creative research, including the Dakota State Faculty Research Initiative Grant (2019), Innovation Grant (2019), and the State of South Dakota Artist Individual Fellowship (2016–2017). These grants reflect strong institutional and state-level recognition of his scholarly contributions. Although no formal student list is provided, his role as a professor suggests mentorship of undergraduate and potentially graduate students in art and design disciplines.
He has been involved with artist residencies such as the Lucid Art Foundation and has exhibited at venues like the Dahl Art Center and The Painting Center in New York. His work contributes to regional and national art dialogues, particularly through curated exhibitions and collaborative projects.
