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Denice Woller is an Adjunct Professor in the Studio Art department at Bethany Lutheran College, Mankato, MN. She teaches courses in photojournalism, photography, and journalism practicum, contributing to both academic and student media development.
Education:
- M.A. in Photography, Minnesota State University, Mankato (2006)
- B.A. in Media and Theatre Arts, Montana State University, Bozeman (2002)
- A.A. in Liberal Arts, Bethany Lutheran College, Mankato (1997)
Her artistic focus lies in photography, particularly photojournalism, fine art photography, and alternative processes such as cyanotypes. Her work often explores personal, cultural, and natural landscapes through visual storytelling. She actively exhibits regionally and integrates real-world experience into her teaching.
Her recent publications reflect a strong engagement with community, institutional, and regional media, including contributions to The Report Magazine, The Lutheran Sentinel, In These Times, and the City of Mankato Calendar. These works demonstrate a consistent output in documentary and editorial photography, emphasizing local narratives and public engagement.
Selected Awards:
- Third Place and Merit Awards at Artscape, New Ulm, MN (2011)
- Mankato Calendar Contest Winner (2006, 2008, 2011)
- Purchase Award, Prairie Lakes Regional Juried Art Exhibition (2003)
- First Place, Ag Appreciation Days Art Competition, MSU (2002)
- Miscellaneous merit and placement awards in regional photo and art exhibitions
Professionally, Denice Woller has served as a judge for art exhibitions, delivered lectures to photography clubs and 4-H groups, and demonstrated cyanotype techniques. She has judged the Blue Earth County Fair Fine Arts Exhibitions since 2005. She is also the owner of Woller Photography, operating from her studio in Mankato since 2003. Her involvement in professional organizations includes the Professional Photographers Association and the Associated Collegiate Press.
She is actively involved in campus and community art initiatives, including faculty shows and regional art events such as Art-A-Whirl and Prairie Lakes exhibitions.
