Bethany Ann Kalk

Bethany Ann Kalk (Betni) is an Associate Professor in the Department of Computer Science, Design, and Journalism at Creighton University's College of Arts and Sciences. Born in Canada and raised in Papua New Guinea, she specializes in mural creation, encaustic painting, and installation art. Her work documents indigenous cultures and transforms community spaces through collaborative projects.

Kalk's research focuses on graphic design trends, community mural methodologies, and cultural documentation techniques. She explores intersections between traditional crafts and contemporary art practices, with particular emphasis on Papua New Guinea's Sawiyano tribe traditions.

• Best in Show, Horizons: Contemporary Landscapes (2012)
• Sitka Center Residency
• San Juan National Forest Residency
• Anderson Center Residency
• Pine Needles Residency (Science Museum of Minnesota)

She mentors youth through Joslyn Museum's Kent Bellows Mentorship Program and has executed over 15 public murals globally. Current projects include documentary filmmaking on indigenous arts and ecosystem-themed installations.