Cliff Tresner

Cliff Tresner is a Professor of Art in the Department of Art within the College of Arts, Education, and Sciences at the University of Louisiana at Monroe (ULM), where he has taught sculpture and drawing since 1997.

• University: University of Louisiana at Monroe
• College: College of Arts, Education, and Sciences
• Department: Art
• Position: Professor of Art

He earned a BFA in Sculpture/Woodworking from Indiana State University in 1990 and an MFA in Sculpture from the University of Mississippi in 1994.

His research and artistic practice focus on sculpture, drawing, and large-scale public outdoor artworks, with exhibitions across Louisiana and other states including Florida, North Carolina, Virginia, Alabama, New York, and Mississippi. His work blends contemporary aesthetics with natural and environmental themes, particularly evident in projects like 'Tripping Over Cypress.'

Tresner has received numerous accolades, including Best in Show at the Louisiana Contemporary 2014, a Louisiana Division of Arts Fellowship, and multiple Career Advancement Grants. He is also recognized as the Northeast Louisiana Arts Council’s 'Artist of the Year.'

• Best in Show, Louisiana Contemporary 2014, Ogden Museum of Southern Art
• Louisiana Division of Arts Fellowship
• Artist of the Year, Northeast Louisiana Arts Council
• Second Place, National Outdoor Sculpture Competition
• Multiple Career Advancement Grants, Louisiana Division of the Arts

He actively contributes to the academic and regional art community through leadership roles, including Director of ULM's Sculpture Garden and Bry Hall Gallery, board membership at the Northeast Louisiana Arts Council, and serving as historian for Kappa Pi International Art Fraternity. There is no mention of research grants or formal student advising in the provided texts.

His professional work is showcased at clifftresner.com, and he maintains a strong exhibition presence in Southern and national art circuits.