Carolyn A. Stuart

Carolyn A. Stuart is an Adjunct Professor in the Department of Art History at Otis College of Art and Design. She holds a Ph.D. and M.A. in Art History from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), specializing in American Art with a minor in Modern Art.

• Education:
  • Ph.D., Art History, University of California, Los Angeles (2010)
  • M.A., Art History, University of California, Los Angeles (2002)
  • Post-baccalaureate program, Art History, University of Washington (1997-1999)
  • B.A., International Relations, Brown University (1990)

Her research interests span American Art, Modern Art, Feminist Art, and Jewish identity in visual culture. She has explored topics such as feminist art movements, racial dynamics in 19th-century American art, and the interplay of spirituality and abstraction in contemporary practices.

Stuart's recent publications include a 2022 chapter on Gilah Yelin Hirsch's metaphorical art in Archaeology of Metaphor and feminist scholarship contributions to journals like IMAGES and Signs. Her work often intersects with architectural history and cultural studies, as seen in her analyses of California public housing projects.

• Scientific Awards:
  • Edward A. Dickson History of Art Fellowship (2007-2008)
  • UCLA Summer Travel Fellowship (2007)
  • UC Teaching Assistantships (2001-2007)
  • UCLA Regents Fellowship (1999-2000)

Stuart has curated and consulted for institutions such as The Huntington Art Collections and the June Wayne Collection, contributing to exhibitions and oral history projects. Her academic and curatorial work emphasizes marginalized voices and interdisciplinary approaches in art history.