Allison Smith, Professor and Chair of Art History & Humanities, received her Ph.D. in Greek and Roman Archaeology from the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis, her M.A. in Twentieth-Century Art History from The American University in Washington, DC, and her B.A. in Art History and Humanities from the University of Kansas. She has taught graduate and undergraduate courses in Western Art History, Greek and Roman Art and Archaeology, Bronze Age Archaeology, the History of Photography, and Twentieth-Century Art History.
In addition to teaching at the University of Kansas and Austin Peay State University, previously Dr. Smith worked for the Smithsonian American Art Museum in Washington, DC, and served as Arts Services Coordinator for the University of Minnesota.
Research interests include the representation of women in Greek painting, the role of women in ancient society, and the importance of art education in contemporary society. Dr. Smith serves on the acquisition committee for the Nerman Museum of Contemporary Art and is the JCCC – Nerman Museum Faculty Art Outreach Coordinator.
Dr. Smith has been recognized by JCCC with a number of academic honors including the International Education Award (2018), the Distinguished Service Award (2023, 2018, 2012), the Publication Award (2018, 2015, 2013, 2008), the John & Suanne Roueche Excellence in Teaching Award (2014), the BNSF Award for Teaching Excellence (2011), and the Sunflower Award for Sustainability (2011).
Every other year during spring break, she leads a group of JCCC students, staff, and faculty on art study tours to Europe.
Allison Smith and former JCCC colleague Sean Daley have been awarded a National Endowment for the Humanities grant to integrate contemporary American Indian culture across the curriculum. An abstract of the project can be found here.
Ten full-time JCCC faculty members have been selected to participate in the two-year long project entitled the Indian Knowledge, Western Education Scholars Program (IKWE). A complete description of the program can be found here.
Classes
Fall 2024
| Class | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| ARTH / ANTH 135: American Indian Art | MW 2- 3:15 | MTC 352 |
| ARTH 180: Ancient – Medieval | MWF 10 – 10:50 | MTC 352 |
Spring 2024
| Class | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Art History 182: Renaissance – Modern | MWF 10 – 10:50 | MTC 352 |
| Art History 200: Women, Art & Society | MWF 1 – 1:50 | MTC 352 |
All classes, both face-to-face and online, are taught using Canvas, a secure educational server accessed through a web browser at online.jccc.edu.
Your Canvas ID and Password are the same as your MyJCCC User Name and PIN. For Canvas system and browser requirements, and frequently asked questions, go to the Student Help and Support page. Should you need further assistance, contact the Student Technical Support Hotline at (913) 469-2333 or email questions at helpdesk@jccc.edu.
Community Events
JCCC Noon at the Nerman:
Every Wednesday at noon, a JCCC faculty member speaks about a work of art on Campus.
Image Credits:
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