CHARLES COHAN

Charles Cohan is a Professor in the Department of Art and Art History at the University of Hawaii at Manoa, specializing in printmaking. His academic training includes an MFA from Cranbrook Academy of Art (1988) and a BFA from California College of Arts and Crafts (1985), with mentors including Steve Murakishi, Charles Gill, and Malaquias Montoya.

• Research Focus: Printmaking, with expertise in lithography, screenprinting, and relief techniques.
• Leadership Roles: Curator of Pilchuck Glass School's print collection, coordinator of Arm and Roller Press, and co-founder/director of Lithopixel Refactory Collective (LRC).
• Education:
  • MFA, Cranbrook Academy of Art
  • BFA, California College of Arts and Crafts

Scientific Awards:

• U.S. Department of State Artist in Residency Research Grant for Havana, Cuba
• Terminal 2 installation commission at Raleigh/Durham International Airport
• Helpmann Academy Travel and Research Grant (Adelaide, Australia)