Betsy Byers

Betsy Byers is a Professor in the Department of Art and Art History at Gustavus Adolphus College, teaching studio art courses from foundational to advanced levels with continuous instruction spanning 2021 through the 2025 academic year.

Her expertise centers on traditional and experimental painting/printmaking techniques, with specialized focus on climate-responsive art, neurographic expression, and interdisciplinary media. Courses like Art and Climate Change (ART-274) and Neurographic Art independent studies demonstrate her engagement with contemporary ecological and psychological themes in visual practice.

Professor Byers provides intensive mentorship through capstone projects (ART-399) and diverse independent studies covering miniature design, water media, child illustration, and mixed-media print innovation, guiding students in portfolio development and conceptual exploration.