Joseph M Wardwell

Joseph M Wardwell is the Charles Bloom Professor of the Arts of Design in the Department of Fine Arts at Brandeis University. He earned an MFA from Boston University and a BFA from the University of Washington-Seattle Campus. His work has been exhibited at major institutions including the Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art, Museum of Fine Arts Boston, and DeCordova Sculpture Park and Museum, with permanent collections in these spaces.

• Education: MFA (Boston University), BFA (University of Washington-Seattle Campus)

Wardwell’s research interests center on Fine Arts, with a focus on Painting, Drawing, and Mural Art. His practice bridges Contemporary Art and Art History, emphasizing innovative visual storytelling.

Scientific Awards:

• Distinguished Alumni Award, Boston University (2019-2022)
• Massachusetts Cultural Council Grant (2012)
• Best Show in an Alternative Space (2007)
• Mark A. Ratner Distinguished Teaching Award (2024)

As a full-time faculty member, he has held solo exhibitions in New York, New Haven, Boston, and Seattle, and is represented by LaMontagne Gallery (Boston, MA).