Mentorship at USD To aid in their artistic development, each student is assigned a faculty advisor, helping mentor them through their schooling. “Making art is like magic,” said USD department of art student advisor and associate professor Amber Hansen . ”You can make visible things you imagine, and you can help shape the world you want to live in.” Hansen, specializing in painting, describes the creative, collaborative process as a way in which to dream of something bigger than ourselves, opening doors of opportunity, while uplifting and amplifying moments of leadership and contribution. When we connect creative acts with people we care about, there's a powerful, worthwhile language passed through one person to many, which helps build the fabric of the community we live in, Hansen adds. USD department of art advisor and assistant professor Erin Wohletz , specializes in printmaking. “If being a printmaker has taught me anything, it is the importance of community,” said Wohletz. “Every printshop I have ever worked in has been a community of artists who are constantly sharing their knowledge with their peers.”
ERIN WOHLETZ
“I hope one day college will be a free option to all students and that any barrier that exists for students to study and pursue careers in the arts will have access to that.”
AMBER HANSEN
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