Alan Skees

Alan Skees is an Associate Professor of Printmaking and Graphic Design in the Department of Fine Art and Art History at Christopher Newport University, where he teaches Digital Art, Digital Media, Digital Photography, Photography, 2D Design, Foundations, Mixed Media, Printmaking, Alternative Printmaking, Installation, and Graphic Design. He maintains his studio practice in Williamsburg, Virginia, and has exhibited extensively across the United States and internationally.

His research interests focus on the intersection of technology and art, with particular emphasis on Glitch Art, Printmaking, Art Theory, Studio Foundations, Teaching Practices, and Digital Imaging. Skees explores how digital errors and technological limitations can be harnessed as creative tools, blending traditional printmaking techniques with contemporary digital processes to create works that comment on American regional identity through a technological lens.

Skees' artistic output demonstrates consistent exploration of glitch aesthetics and digital imaging, with his 'American Glitch: Neo-Regionalism' series appearing in multiple venues across several years. His work bridges traditional printmaking with digital media, reflecting his dual expertise in both areas. Recent projects like 'Prompt: An AI Experience' demonstrate his engagement with emerging technologies in the creative process.

• Juror's Award of Merit, Artists Who Teach Juried Exhibition, Charles H. Taylor Arts Center (2020)
• Arizona Commission on the Arts Professional Development Grant (2006)
• Tucson Pima Arts Council Mini Grant (2005)
• College of Fine Arts Dean's Fund for Excellence Award, University of Arizona (2005)

Skees has advised numerous students in advanced printmaking courses and AI-related art classes, with student collaborations featured in exhibitions like 'Sankofa: Looking Back, Moving Forward' (Spring 2025). His work has been supported by various grants including the Arizona Commission on the Arts Professional Development Grant and Tucson Pima Arts Council Mini Grant, which have enabled his continued exploration of digital and print media intersections.

As an active member of the art community, Skees participates in events like the Steamroller Printmaking event at the Muscarelle Museum of Art at William and Mary University, engaging with both students and the public in large-scale printmaking demonstrations and collaborative projects.