Dianne Holly

Dianne Holly is a Senior Lecturer at the University of California, Santa Barbara (UCSB), affiliated with the Department of Theater and Dance. She holds an M.A. from San Diego State University. Her career spans freelance costume design and academic leadership, including an eight-year tenure as Head of the Graduate Program in Costume Design at San Diego State University.

Her research and professional practice focus on costume design for theater and dance, with notable works including productions of Timon of Athens, bobrauschenbergamerica, and numerous dance concerts. Her designs have earned prestigious awards, such as the Globe Atlas Awards and Los Angeles DramaLogue Award.

At UCSB, she continues to contribute to theater and dance through design work and pedagogy. No specific grants or labs are detailed in the provided text, but her role emphasizes teaching and creative production.