Brad Birchett

Brad Birchett is an Instructor and Senior Academic Advisor in the Department of Communication Arts at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) School of the Arts. His work bridges mixed media, intermedia art, and installations, emphasizing process-driven practices and temporal exploration. He has exhibited nationally and internationally, including venues like Bowery Gallery (NY), Aljira Center for Contemporary Art (NJ), and Sebastian Fath Contemporary (Germany). As an Emeritus Member of 1708 Gallery, he actively engages in curatorial roles and public lectures. His professional contributions extend to art education, with publications such as Assessing the Process in Future Forward: Foundations NOW, and teaching at institutions like the VCU Honors College.

Brad’s research intersects artistic practice with pedagogy, focusing on interdisciplinary methods and the integration of contemporary art into educational frameworks. His exhibitions often explore themes of materiality, time, and spatial interaction. Beyond creation, he has curated notable exhibitions, including Richard Carlyon: A Retrospective – Interval at 1708 Gallery. His advisory role at VCU emphasizes supporting student development within the arts.

No scientific awards are explicitly listed, though his curatorial and academic contributions reflect a commitment to advancing art discourse. His advising and teaching highlight dedication to mentorship without specified grants listed. Brad is affiliated with VCUarts Qatar and maintains ties to global art communities through exhibitions and lectures.