Caroline Houdek Solomon

Caroline Houdek Solomon is a Lecturer in the Department of Art at the University of Minnesota's College of Design, with adjunct roles at multiple institutions including the College of Liberal Arts and North Hennepin Community College. She specializes in photography, digital imaging, and art education. Her technical expertise spans film and digital photography, darkroom techniques, and advanced digital printing technologies.

Education: MFA in Art from the University of Minnesota (2008) and BFA in Visual Arts (Valedictorian) from the College of Visual Arts (2001).

Research interests focus on photography as a medium to explore social landscapes and personal narratives, reflected in solo exhibitions like Cycles: Fifteen Years of Images (2017) and Social Landscapes (2005). Her work has been featured in national exhibitions such as the Louisiana Biennial and Minnesota State Fair Fine Arts Exhibitions.

Professional roles include Digital Service Bureau Lead Supervisor at the University of Minnesota and Gallery Coordinator at The Art Institutes. Technical proficiencies include camera operation (large format, pinhole), darkroom processes, and digital tools like Adobe Photoshop and Epson printers.

• Awards: Excellence in Teaching (2013), Society for Photographic Education Scholarship (2009).
• Teaching: Over 15 years of experience, instructing courses in design, digital photography, and photographic theory.
• Labs/Teams: Oversees the Digital Service Bureau, supporting academic and artistic printing needs.