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Dr. William Wightman is a Professor of Art and Art Education at James Madison University (JMU), serving as Art Education Area Coordinator, NASAD Coordinator, and Graduate Director for Art Education. He holds a Ph.D. from The Ohio State University, an M.F.A. from Radford University, and a B.A. from Virginia Wesleyan College.
His research focuses on preservice practicum design, intergenerational arts learning, video assessment, qualitative methods, and visual culture theory. He has published on consumer aesthetics and art education, co-authored policy advisories, and produced conceptual photographic works like Careers I’ll Never Have.
Wightman has received the Distinguished Service Award (CVPA) and Virginia Higher Education Educator of the Year. He has served as chair for multiple committees, including JMU’s Assessment and Curriculum Committees, and as a higher education representative for NAEA and VA AEA. His public service includes curriculum consulting, NASAD accreditation reviews, and international portfolio evaluations.
