Jacquelynn Sullivan Gould

Jacquelynn Sullivan Gould is a Teaching Professor at Michigan State University (MSU) in the Department of Art, Art History, and Design, specializing in Sculpture and Studio Art Foundations. She previously served as Director of Galleries from 2014 to 2024. As of Fall 2024, she transitions to a full-time teaching role as Assistant Professor. Her artistic practice integrates clay, wax, metal, printmaking, drawing, and hand sewing, exploring themes of perception and materiality.

Education:

• MFA in Studio Art, Michigan State University (2011)
• BA in Studio Art and Art History, University of Minnesota, Morris (2008)

Research Interests: Sullivan Gould’s work challenges dualities in visual perception, emphasizing the interplay between presence and absence in material and conceptual spaces. Her installations and mixed-media sculptures reflect interdisciplinary approaches to contemporary art.

Exhibitions: Her work has been featured at institutions including The Sculpture Center (Cleveland, OH), Manifest Gallery (Cincinnati, OH), and The Gallery Project (Ann Arbor, MI).

Future Roles: Commencing Fall 2024, her focus shifts to teaching sculpture and foundational studio practices within MSU’s art department.