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, Other
Maryland Institute College of, 1997
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BFA, Fine/Studio Arts, General
Georgia 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
Journal Article, Professional Journal
- Nothing Meets the Eye: An Interview with Matt Sussman , 2016
Journal Article, Professional Journal
- Ryaji Ikeda: Visualizing Data at the Edge of Perception, 2016
Journal Article, Professional Journal
Research Interests
Creativity, Art and Design
Department Service
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Georgia Art Educators Association
2017 - 2017
Role: Committee Chair
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Arts in the Heart Festival Booth
2016 - 2016
Role: Committee Chair
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Departmental outreach
2016 - 2016
Role: Committee Chair
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Gallery Director
2015 - 2016
Role: Other
College Service
University Service
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Jabian Advising Committee
2017 - 2017
Role: Committee Member
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Stakeholder Engagement Team: AU Strategic Planning Project
2016 - 2017
Role: Committee Member
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LASER Talks
2016 - 2017
Role: Chairperson
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Augusta University Arts Council
2016 - 2016
Role: Guest Speaker
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Wycliffe Gordon Collaboration and Music Presentation
2016 - 2016
Role: Guest Speaker
Professional Service
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City of Augusta Public Art Advisory Panel
2017 - Present
Role: Committee Member
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Westobou
2016 - 2020
Role: Board of Directors of a Company
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Mid America College Art Association
2015 - 2020
Role: Officer, Vice President
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WJAC Radio, AM580/FM95.1, There it is: With Deke Copenhaver
2016 - 2016
Role: Other
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The 9th Annual Economic Forecast Breakfast
2016 - 2016
Role: Attendee, Meeting
Public Service
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Public Arts Advisory Panel
2017 - 2017
Role: Committee Member
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University of Alabama at Birmingham
2016 - 2017
Role: Reviewer
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Greater Augusta Arts Council
2016 - 2016
Role: Attendee, Meeting
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Greater Augusta Arts Council
2016 - 2016
Role: Committee Member
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Lakeside High School Art Department
2016 - 2016
Role: Other
