Keely Heuer

Keely Heuer is an Associate Professor and Department Chair of Art History at SUNY New Paltz. She holds a Ph.D. and M.A. from New York University and a B.A. from Duke University. Her research focuses on ancient Mediterranean visual culture, particularly Greek vase-painting iconography and interactions between Greek settlers and indigenous populations of pre-Roman Italy. She has led excavations at the Sanctuary of the Great Gods at Samothrace and currently advises the Art History Association. Her awards include the SUNY New Paltz Faculty Mentor of the Year (2022) and the Whitney Fellowship (2021-2022). She organizes the SUNY New Paltz Undergraduate Art History Symposium, now the world's largest student-led event in its field.

• Education: Ph.D./M.A. New York University; B.A. Duke University
• Professional Service: Committee memberships with the Archaeological Institute of America, College Art Association, and others
• Publications: Over 15 peer-reviewed articles and book chapters on Greek/Etruscan art and vase-painting

Her research explores themes like cross-cultural reception in South Italian vase-painting and the symbolism of isolated heads in visual narratives. Recent work includes a comparative study of South Italian and Etruscan iconography. She has received continuous funding through SUNY grants and national awards.

Teaching emphasizes ancient Mediterranean art, with courses on Egyptian, Greek, and Roman visual culture. She mentors students through summer programs in pre-Roman Italy and Greece, fostering hands-on engagement with archaeological sites.