Christopher Strickland

Christopher Strickland is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Art and Design at the University of Nebraska at Kearney. He specializes in art education, blending his expertise as an artist, educator, and researcher. His work bridges studio practice with pedagogical theory, focusing on identity, creativity, and culturally responsive teaching.

• BFA in Fine Arts Education and Painting
• M.Ed. in Arts Integration: Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment Design
• Ph.D. in Educational Studies with a concentration in Educational Leadership

Dr. Strickland’s research emphasizes autoethnographic and arts-based inquiry methods. His creative practice includes abstract watercolor paintings exhibited in regional galleries across the U.S., such as the Willa Cather Foundation and JDAC Gallery. He is affiliated with organizations like the National Art Education Association and International Visual Literacy Association.

His publications span books, book chapters, and peer-reviewed articles addressing topics such as doctoral transitions, metacognitive strategies through visual journaling, and LGBTQ+ issues in art education. Notable exhibitions include solo and group shows in Nebraska, New Hampshire, and Maine.