Biography
Brianne is from Swartz Creek, Michigan and graduated from Spring Arbor University in 2011 with a B.A. in Visual Art Education. She went on to teach K-8th grade art at a Charter School in northern Saginaw for three years. She joined the faculty at Spring Arbor University in 2015 as a fine arts instructor. While teaching full-time she completed her MFA in 2019 from Azusa Pacific University in California. In 2021 she became the Gallery Director for the Ganton Art Gallery on Spring Arbor’s campus which showcases student work, local and national artists, as well as art collections from local organizations and schools. Brianne transitioned from teaching the studio art courses to the graphic design and typography courses in 2024.
She is continuing her education and developing certifications in graphic design as well as illustration. In 2021, Brianne received a Community Impact Award from the Jackson County Michigan Historical Society for her many historical illustrations that were created for various publications and historical markers around Jackson, Michigan. She is an active member of the AIGA Detroit sect and has done many portfolio reviews for design students from different Michigan universities through AIGA and AAF Lansing. Through Spring Arbor, Brianne has co-led four cross-cultural trips and is currently a member the Cross-Cultural Committee at the university.
Education
Bachelor's in Visual Art Education from Spring Arbor University
Master of Fine Arts from Azusa Pacific University
Why SAU
When I first went off to college, I attended a different university at first and even pursued a completed different degree than the one I have now. I transferred to Spring Arbor after a coming to Jesus moment and I was called back again after I graduated after achieving my BA. I had always wanted to teach at the collegiate level. Spring Arbor provided a community for me as a student where I felt supported, seen, and challenged. I am glad I have the opportunity to be in a position where I can help provide that same care and creative space that encourages students to be life-long learners, curious about their disciplines and the impact they can have on each other.