Biography
Professor Mary Beth Akre is an artist whose work ranges from plein air landscapes to portraits in social justice. Expressive landscape is her main area of interest and art heroes include Wolf Kahn, Helen Frankenthaler, and Jim Dine. Recent work was selected into national and regional exhibitions and can be found in numerous private, corporate, and public collections throughout the United States.
Education
- MFA, Radford University
- BFA, Maryland Institute College of Art
- B.A., Loyola University Maryland
Teaching Areas
- Painting
- Drawing
- Mixed media
Research Interests
- Landscape
- Social justice
Awards
- Directors Award, Cumberland Valley
- National Juried Exhibition 2024
- Merit Award, LAG Open 2024
- Selected landscapes in Conversations in Jesuit Education Fall 2024 print edition
Connect
Instagram: @marybethakre