Scott Thorp
Department Chair
Professor
Academic Appointment(s)
Pamplin College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences
Department of Art and Design
Other Duties
Associate Vice President, Research
Bio
Scott Thorp is an artist, writer and educator specializing in creativity. Currently, he is Chair of the Department of Art and contributing writer and consulting editor for ArtPulse Magazine.
Education
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MFA, Fine Arts and Art Studies, OtherMaryland Institute College ofA, 1997
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BFA, Fine/Studio Arts, GeneralGeorgia State University, 1993
Courses Taught Most Recent Academic Year
Teaching Interests
Drawing, Painting, Design and Creativity
Scholarship
Selected Recent Publications
- The Weirdness We’ve Come to Accept, 2018
Magazine/Trade Publication
- Art in Odd Places: An Interview with Ed Woodham, 2017
Magazine/Trade Publication
- The Psychogeography of Val Britton, 2016
Magazine/Trade Publication
- Nothing Meets the Eye: An Interview with Matt Sussman , 2016
Magazine/Trade Publication
- Ryaji Ikeda: Visualizing Data at the Edge of Perception, 2016
Magazine/Trade Publication
Research Interests
Creativity, Art and Design
Department Service
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Augusta Teen Arts2019 - 2019
Role:Mentor
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Inquiry 1000: presentation2019 - 2019
Role:Faculty Advisor
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Peach Belt Art Competition2018 - 2019
Role:Committee Member
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Burke County High School Tour2018 - 2018
Role:Committee Chair
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Presentation to Grovetown High School2018 - 2018
Role:Other
College Service
University Service
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Augusta University Arts Council2022 - Present
Role:Committee Chair
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Associate Vice President for Sponsored Programs Search Committee2021 - Present
Role:Committee Member
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IGP Funding Council2019 - Present
Role:Committee Member
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RSCA Grant Opportunity Review Committee2018 - Present
Role:Committee Chair
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IPPH Advisory Group2018 - Present
Role:Committee Member
Professional Service
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GACE Art Education Advisory Committee2019 - Present
Role:Committee Member
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Mid America College Art Association2015 - Present
Role:Officer, Vice President
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City of Augusta Public Art Advisory Panel2017 - 2020
Role:Committee Member
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Westobou2016 - 2020
Role:Board of Directors of a Company
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Richmond County Trustees luncheon2019 - 2019
Role:Other
Public Service
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Community Foundation - Grant Review Committee2018 - 2018
Role:Committee Member
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University of Alabama at Birmingham2016 - 2017
Role:Reviewer
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Greater Augusta Arts Council2016 - 2016
Role:Attendee, Meeting
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Greater Augusta Arts Council2016 - 2016
Role:Committee Member
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Lakeside High School Art Department2016 - 2016
Role:Other
