"The program gives me hope in the future of our community and the art world. I love teaching and mentoring. It is the most rewarding thing I have ever done."
- KBMP Mentor
One-on-one support and guidance is key to Joslyn's Kent Bellows Mentoring Program. Our enthusiastic
mentors have exceptional professional backgrounds and love working with — and being inspired by! — their students.
To be considered for an artist mentorship,
please click here to submit an application.
If you have questions, please contact Weston Thomson, Kent Bellows Mentoring Program Director, at
(402) 661-3891 or
by email.
Current Artist Mentors
Clay Media Program
Artist Mentor: Tracy Shell
Fashion Arts Program
Artist Mentor: Buf Reynolds
Digital Arts Program
Artist Mentor: Ken Keys
Critical Arts Program
Artist Mentor: Launa Bacon
Urban Arts Program
Artist Mentor: Hugo Zamorano
Music Arts Program
Artist Mentor: Andy Garlock
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Bookmaking Program
Artist Mentor: Dan Crane
Printmaking Program
Artist Mentor: Ella Weber
Drawing Program
Artist Mentor: Paul Otero
Painting Program
Artist Mentor: Katrina Swanson
Artist Mentor: Barb Simcoe
Artist Mentor: Jeremy Bell
Sculpture Program
Artist Mentor:
Jesse Ross
Open Studio Program:
Artist Mentor:
Dan Richters
Off-site Programs
Artist Mentor: Laurie Sewell-Muller