Hanna Guilfoyle

Hanna Guilfoyle is an Adjunct Assistant Professor in the Liberal Arts department at the Pennsylvania College of Art & Design (PCA&D), where she teaches in the liberal arts and visual arts disciplines. She holds a BA in Studio Art from St. Mary’s College of Maryland and an MFA in Printmaking from Colorado State University, with ongoing doctoral studies at the Institute for Doctoral Studies in the Visual Arts. Her academic focus centers on the philosophical and feminist dimensions of independent publishing and material-based art practices.

• BA in Studio Art – St. Mary’s College of Maryland
• MFA in Printmaking – Colorado State University
• PhD (in progress) – Institute for Doctoral Studies in the Visual Arts

Her research interests lie at the intersection of printmaking, encaustic techniques, handmade inks and pigments, and the exploration of the physical body through artistic media. She is particularly invested in how independent publications serve as vehicles for feminine expression and philosophical inquiry. Her teaching philosophy emphasizes deep engagement, student-centered learning, and mastery of both technical and conceptual skills.

While no peer-reviewed articles are listed in the provided text, her creative and scholarly work appears centered on experimental printmaking and thesis-based publication, notably her MFA thesis titled "Rope Language." This body of work suggests a strong trajectory in material-based visual research and artist-led publishing.

No scientific awards or fellowships are mentioned in the available information.

Hanna Guilfoyle has mentored students at the K–8 level and in college-level printmaking courses, including Printmaking 265: Intaglio and Relief at Colorado State University. Though no formal graduate advisees are listed, her role as a Graduate Admissions Advisor at Post University reflects her ongoing commitment to supporting students in higher education. She has also taught art classes at the Portside Art Center, demonstrating sustained community and educational engagement.

She is actively involved in her artistic practice, combining teaching with creative production, and continues to expand her research through doctoral studies. No formal lab or research team is mentioned, but her work appears to be studio-based and individually driven, with connections to independent publishing and artistic research communities.