Joseph Andrew Salyer

Joseph Andrew Salyer is a Professor of Performing Arts at Savannah College of Art and Design (2024–present), with prior affiliations including Visiting Lecturer at Georgia Tech's School of Literature, Media, and Communication (2022–24), Part-Time Faculty at Spelman College (2023–24), and roles at Georgia Tech, University of Wisconsin-Madison, and Herron School of Art & Design. His interdisciplinary work bridges performance, curatorial practice, and critical theory.

• Ph.D. in Performance, Spectatorship, and Identity from University of Wisconsin-Madison
• M.F.A. in Art from University of Wisconsin-Madison
• M.A. in Art from University of Wisconsin-Madison
• B.F.A. in Photography from Indiana University

Salyer's research investigates performance as a lens for analyzing masculinity, identity, and institutional critique. His practice includes architectural interventions (e.g., Ossuary), politically charged performances (e.g., White Men Falling), and digital projects like the Many Voices Museum App. The interplay of failure, spectatorship, and social engagement defines his critical approach.

Recent publications and exhibitions reveal trends in performance philosophy, gender studies, and conceptual art. Notable collaborations include work with Georgia Tech's computer science students on interactive platforms and curatorial projects addressing systemic issues in art institutions.

• Artist-in-Residence, Texas A&M University (2023–24)
• Fulton County Arts Fellowship, Hambidge Center (2023)
• Bursary Award, International Federation for Theatre Research (2018)
• ASTR Fellowship (2014)
• Performance Philosophy Event Grant (2014)

Salyer's advising roles and grants include Marion L. Brittain Postdoctoral Fellowship at Georgia Tech (2019–21) and collaborative projects with organizations such as Alliance for the Arts in Research Universities and Performance Studies International. His funded residencies and organizational memberships underscore his commitment to critical, socially engaged art.

Labs and teams include the Integrated Liberal Studies Program at UW-Madison, Arts@Tech at Georgia Tech, and New Media Caucus collaborations. His work frequently intersects academia with public space interventions and digital humanities initiatives.