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Instructor Biographies

Johnny Disco

Johnny has returned to Bloomington-Normal after completing his MFA in printmaking at the University of Washington, Seattle. Previously he had achieved his BFA with Illinois State, where he also focused in printmaking. Johnny’s works have been displayed in various galleries throughout the United States. He was included in A Progressive Proof: Illinois State University Print Alumni Exhibition during fall 2007, in the MCAC Brandt Gallery.

Joe Hooten

Joe completed his Bachelor’s degree at Illinois State University with an emphasis in Art Education. He has been teaching beginning and advanced techniques in ceramics at MCAC for two years. He lives and works in Bloomington-Normal.

Benjamin Gardner

Ben is a painter and writer living in Bloomington, Illinois in the South Hill neighborhood. In his spare time, he enjoys reading literature and books on narrative theory, watching old horror films, home-brewing and cooking.

Doug Johnson

Our very own Executive Director, Doug is a Bloomington-Normal native with an MFA in Painting from Northern Illinois University and a Masters in Studio Art from Illinois State University. His experience teaching is wide ranging and diverse. He designs his coursework to provide participants the opportunity to expand their creative skill set through the introduction of materials and techniques that help to place art concepts within an historical and aesthetic context.

Kilee Lidwell

Kilee has her BA in Art Education from Southern Illinois University and an AA from Spoon River College where she received an art scholarship and served on the Board of Trustees. She Currently teaches art in Gibson City and was nominated for Who’s Who Among Teachers for 2004. Kilee has received several awards for her work including the Best of Show in the Fulton County Art Show for a series of ceramic pieces.

Hugh Rosen

Hugh earned his BA in studio Arts and his teaching certificate at Illinois State University. He has exhibited works at the Freight House Exchange in El Paso and at the former Pigeon Gallery in Normal. He has done extensive work in ceramics and printmaking. Hugh is currently teaching Art full-time in Effingham, Illinois. View one of Hugh's current projects here: http://www.effinghamdailynews.com/archivesearch/local_story_236235927.html


	Johnny Disco Johnny has returned to Bloomington-Normal after completing his MFA in printmaking at the University of Washington, Seattle. Previously he had achieved his BFA with Illinois State, where he also focused in printmaking. Johnny’s works have been displayed in various galleries throughout the United States. He was included in A Progressive Proof: Illinois State University Print Alumni Exhibition during fall 2007, in the MCAC Brandt Gallery.
	Joe Hooten Joe completed his Bachelor’s degree at Illinois State University with an emphasis in Art Education. He has been teaching beginning and advanced techniques in ceramics at MCAC for two years. He lives and works in Bloomington-Normal.
	Benjamin Gardner Ben is a painter and writer living in Bloomington, Illinois in the South Hill neighborhood. In his spare time, he enjoys reading literature and books on narrative theory, watching old horror films, home-brewing and cooking.
	Doug Johnson Our very own Executive Director, Doug is a Bloomington-Normal native with an MFA in Painting from Northern Illinois University and a Masters in Studio Art from Illinois State University. His experience teaching is wide ranging and diverse. He designs his coursework to provide participants the opportunity to expand their creative skill set through the introduction of materials and techniques that help to place art concepts within an historical and aesthetic context.
	Kilee Lidwell Kilee has her BA in Art Education from Southern Illinois University and an AA from Spoon River College where she received an art scholarship and served on the Board of Trustees. She Currently teaches art in Gibson City and was nominated for Who’s Who Among Teachers for 2004. Kilee has received several awards for her work including the Best of Show in the Fulton County Art Show for a series of ceramic pieces.
	Hugh Rosen Hugh earned his BA in studio Arts and his teaching certificate at Illinois State University. He has exhibited works at the Freight House Exchange in El Paso and at the former Pigeon Gallery in Normal. He has done extensive work in ceramics and printmaking. Hugh is currently teaching Art full-time in Effingham, Illinois. View one of Hugh's current projects here: http://www.effinghamdailynews.com/archivesearch/local_story_236235927.html