Michael Gaughan

Michael Gaughan is an Adjunct Professor at Minneapolis College of Art and Design (MCAD), teaching in the Foundations, MFA, and Continuing Education departments. He also teaches painting classes to senior citizens through the Mia's Vitality Arts program. With over 20 years of teaching experience and 23 years as a professional exhibiting and performing artist, his work spans multiple disciplines.

Education: MFA in Painting from the San Francisco Art Institute (2014), M.Ed in K-12 Art Education from the University of Minnesota (2004), and BFA in Painting from MCAD (2002).

Research interests include Watercolor Painting, Performance Art, Humor and Absurdity, Public Art, Sculpture, Mixed Media, and Commercial Illustration. No scientific awards are listed, though his artistic contributions are highlighted through exhibitions and teaching roles.

He has no listed grants or advising activities, but his teaching spans foundational art education, graduate programs, and community outreach initiatives.