Distinguished Alumni Award
Distinguished Alumni Awards annually recognize an alum for exemplary career achievement and service to their alma mater.
2025 Nominations
AWARD RECIPIENTS
- Jordan Ryan (B.A. Art History '10), 2024
- Tasha Beckwith (B.F.A. General Fine Arts '06), 2023
- Samuel Levi Jones (B.F.A. Photography '09), 2022
- Kaitlin Knapp (M.A. Art Therapy '17), 2021
- Antonia Laurence-Allen (B.A. Art History '96), 2020
- Andrew Blauvelt (B.F.A. Visual Communication '86), 2019
- James Sholly (B.F.A. Visual Communication '87), 2018
- Rachel Meyer Simon (B.F.A. Painting '08), 2016
- Terence Main (B.F.A. Visual Communication '76), 2015
- Steve Mueller (B.F.A. '76), 2014
- Lois Main Templeton (B.F.A. Painting '81), 2013
- Garo Antreasian ('48 in Fine Arts), 2012
- Mike Garber (B.F.A. Visual Communication '97), 2011
- David Bowen (B.F.A. Sculpture '99), 2010
- Leah Traugott ('46 in Painting), 2009
- Lois Davis ('47 in Painting), 2008
Distinguished alumni stories
Jordan Ryan
(B.A. Art History '10)
Jordan Ryan, an administrator of public records for the city of Indianapolis, represents the future of historic preservation in Indianapolis.
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Tasha Beckwith
(B.F.A. Gen. Fine Arts '06)
Tasha Beckwith's portrait-based work and public art projects serve as a powerful reminder of the impact that art can have on individuals and communities.
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Antonia Laurence Allen
(B.A. ART HISTORY '96)
Antonia Laurence Allen has worked in art education, interpretation, and curatorial work in the U. S., Canada, and Scotland for over 20 years.
Read Antonia's Q&A