Alumni - Art and Art History - Columbia College Chicago

Art and Art History graduates have the interdisciplinary perspective needed to succeed not only as exceptional artists and designers but as great leaders and entrepreneurs as well. Alumni find work in design houses, museums, galleries and educational institutions. Students leave the program qualified for multiple careers and have the ability to pursue graduate study.

Brian Dettmer ’97
Paper Artist. Sculptor. Vanguard.
Artist Brian Dettmer transforms the pages of old books into new masterpieces.Read More
Nicholas Sagan MFA ’11
Painter. Musician. Instructor.
Nicholas Sagan puts a 21st century spin on his classical training in painting and music.Read More
Stacey Stormes MFA ’09
Dancer. Storyteller. Instructor.
Interdisciplinary artist Stacey Stormes uses her own body in “exploring contradictions in skin” through photography, printmaking, video, installation and interactive media.Read More
Ramah Malebranche MFA ’10
Frontman. Guitarist. Outdoorsman.
This music instructor and ensemble frontman brings a decidedly two-world perspective to his artistic work. Read More
E.J. Hill ’11
Performer. Artist. Provocateur.
E.J. Hill found his true calling in performance art.Read More
Hale Ekinci MFA ’11
Artist. Designer. Professor.
Artist Hale Ekinci tackles tough political topics with a lighthearted touch.Read More
Jeremiah Barber ’06
Videographer. Performer. Sculptor.
Jeremiah Barber sparked his passion for performance at Columbia College Chicago.Read More
Leonardo Salvaggio MFA ’14
Artist. Initiator. Globetrotter.
Interdisciplinary Arts and Media alum Leonardo Selvaggio’s art goes beyond the white cube.Read More
Jamillah James ’05
Curator. Detective. Champion.
Jamillah James, a member of the first class of Art History graduates at Columbia College Chicago, puts her skills to use as curator at the ICA LA.Read More