Jacob Rowan

Jacob Rowan is an Associate Professor of Art at Belhaven University, part of the institution since 2020. He specializes in Graphic Design, Art History, and Aesthetics, with a focus on Tradigital Art practices. His academic roles include teaching courses such as Drawing, Art History, and Art Theory.

Education: B.A. in Art from Belhaven University (exact year not specified) and M.F.A. in Studio Art from the Maryland Institute College of Art (exact year not specified).

Research interests span Graphic Design, Art Theory, and Curatorial Practices. His work explores intersections between traditional and digital mediums, as seen in exhibitions like Edifice and Alchemy (2020) and Edificial Epistemologies (2019). He has curated multiple exhibitions and contributed to publications like As Sparks Fly Upward: Reflections for Lent (2020).

Prior experience includes teaching at Hinds Community College (2019–2020) and Jackson Academy (2013–2020), alongside residencies including a 2013 stint in Tokyo with Community Arts Tokyo. He has also served as an art editor, gallery assistant, and freelance writer.