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Laurie Gant is an Associate Professor of Art at Hamilton College, where she has taught since 1991. Her academic leadership includes serving as Chair of the Art Department (2006-10) and Program Director for the New York City Program (2013). She specializes in Digital Arts and performative video installation, blending traditional artistic practices with contemporary media.
- Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in Performative Video Installation, University of Texas at Austin (1988)
- Bachelor of Science (BS) in Arts, University of Wisconsin at Madison
- Porter Scholar Honors Program, Beloit College
Gant's work explores intersections of art, queer scholarship, and media studies. Her pieces are featured in permanent collections like the Library of Congress and MoMA's Franklin Furnace Artist Book Collection. Recent courses include Introduction to Video and Advanced Video, emphasizing digital arts education.
Notable exhibitions span national and international venues, including the Berlin and San Francisco LGBT Film Festivals, the Wellin Museum, and collaborations with artists like Regina Vater. She has served on the Advisory Board of NYFA since 2011.
- Scientific Awards:
- New York Foundation for the Arts Named Fellow (2011)
- Richardson Award for Faculty Innovation (2003)
- Kirkland Endowment research grants (1999, 1991, 1995)
- Class of 1966 Career Development Award (1994)
