Bridget Murphy Milligan

Bridget Murphy Milligan is a Professor of Art and Art History at the College of Wooster. She has been teaching since 2000, specializing in photography, digital imaging, and interdisciplinary media. Her work explores themes of childhood imagination, memory, and storytelling through mediums like color salt prints, installations, and performative video.

• Affiliations: College of Wooster (Ebert Hall office), active in academic and artistic communities.
• Education: B.F.A. (Miami University, 1997), M.F.A. (Indiana University, 2001), and studies abroad in Cortona, Italy (1999).

Research: Her projects include Wonder Tales: The Imprint of Child’s Play, examining childhood experiences through photography and narrative. She also focuses on alternative photographic processes and interactive installations.

Awards: Notable honors include the Jacob K. Javits Fellowship and two Ohio Arts Council Fellowships. Her work is in The Kinsey Institute’s permanent collection and has been featured in over 100 exhibitions globally.

Teaching: Courses span introductory to advanced photography, drawing, and independent studies. She emphasizes technical skill, critical analysis, and fostering students’ creative voice.

Public Engagement: Open to commissions, lectures, and exhibitions. Contact via email for collaborations.