art professor

Teaches painting techniques

An art professor teaches visual arts at a college or university—painting, sculpture, photography, or art history.

The term often implies someone who maintains their own artistic practice alongside teaching: She's an art professor who still shows at galleries downtown.

Art professors balance studio instruction, critique sessions, and academic responsibilities like publishing or committee work.

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