Nan Liu

Nan Liu is a Professor at Florida A&M University (FAMU) since 2020, with prior academic ranks including Associate Professor (2014-2020), Assistant Professor (2010-2014), and Visiting Assistant Professor (2007-2010). He holds a Ph.D. and MFA from Florida State University, MA in Art Education from University of Arkansas at Little Rock and Capital Normal University, and BFA in Chinese Painting from Nan Kai University.

Research Interests focus on cross-cultural art education, Chinese brush painting adaptation in the US, and figurative/landscape art pedagogy. His work bridges Eastern traditional techniques with Western contemporary practices, emphasizing natural expression and cultural synthesis. Exhibitions include 21 solo shows and 128 group exhibitions across the US and China, with awards from Sumi-e Society of America, St. Augustine Art Association, and Gadsden Arts Center.

Scientific Awards include:

• Best of Show Calligraphy, Sumi-e Society (2023)
• Teacher of the Year, FAMU (2021-2022)
• Founder’s Award for Painting, Sumi-e Society (2022)
• Multiple regional competition awards

Publications encompass translated textbooks and original research on US-China art education comparison. Grants include FAMU Faculty Research Awards and travel grants for academic presentations.