Eric Fischl ’66 Artist-in-Residence Teaching Program
West Nottingham Academy is proud to collaborate with the prestigious New York Academy of Art (NYAA) through the Eric Fischl ’66 Artist-in-Residence Teaching Program. This unique initiative brings distinguished NYAA graduates to our campus, fostering an enriching environment where art and education intersect.
Discover the Intersection of Art and Education
Jane Philips
Curating art to life
Jane Philips was born and raised on the gulf coast of Alabama, surrounded by woodlands, beaches, and swamps. Her mother passed on a wonder and curiosity for the natural world which Jane continues to express through her paintings. Much of her work reflects her struggle with anxiety and her exploration of humanity and nature.
A graduate of the prestigious Maryland Institute College of Art, she mastered oil painting, her primary love. She excels in ither various mixed media, including charcoal, graphite, and encaustic, with a special focus on portraits and figure drawing. Her dedication to teaching was evident in her four-week summer program in 2023 at the New York Academy of Arts (NYAA), where she instructed students in oil painting techniques, anatomy, composition, and concept building. As a Chubb fellow, she further contributed as a teaching assistant, further cementing her love of teaching students the fine points of
Jane believes that both the classroom environment and the natural surroundings play a vital role in her artistic practice. Her work explores the connection between people and nature, using the landscape as a metaphor for internal struggles. Drawing inspiration from her outdoor explorations, she emphasizes the importance of direct observation in her creative process.
As a mentor for WNA’s students in the Aspiring Artists program, those students get one-on-one instruction. She recognizes the impact that her own high school art teacher and scholarship programs had on her artistic journey. Jane aims to honor her mentors by making a positive difference in the lives of students through her teaching.
Jane loves dogs and always has hers by her side. She holds a BFA from the Maryland Institute College of Art and is currently an MFA candidate at the New York Academy of Art.
Accomplishments and Exhibitions:
Solo Exhibitions:
2021 “Convalescence”, Alabama Center for the Arts, Decatur, AL
2019 “Threshold: Works by Jane Philips”, Lowe Mill Arts and Entertainment, Huntsville, AL
2015 “At(ar)axia: Works by Jane Philips”, Lowe Mill Arts and Entertainment, Huntsville, AL
2014 “Hollow Ground”, Maryland Institute College of Art, Baltimore, MD
Group Exhibitions
2023 “August Group Show”, Village One Gallery, New York, NY
“NYAA Juried Summer Exhibition”, New York Academy of Art, New York, NY
“2023 Thesis Exhibition”, New York Academy of Art, New York, NY
“The Present”, The Living Gallery, Brooklyn, NY
2022 “Women Artist Exhibition”, Dacia Gallery, New York, NY
“Hiraeth”, New York Academy of Art, New York, NY
“Carpe Diem”, Dacia Gallery, New York, NY
2020 “Red Clay Survey”, Huntsville Museum of Art, Huntsville, AL
“B20: The Wiregrass Museum of Arts Biennial”, Wiregrass Museum of Art , Dothan, AL
2019 “In Gold We Trust”, Ashton Gallery, San Diego, CA
“Artfields 2019”, Lake City, SC
“Embracing Art 2019”, Carnegie Visual Arts Center, Decatur, AL
2018 “Twenty-Five Emerging international Artists”, Limner Gallery, Hudson, NY
“ALWCA Member Showcase”, Von Braun Center, Huntsville AL
2017 “Represent: ALWCA“, The Georgina Clarke Alabama Artists Gallery, Montgomery, AL
“Bearing(s) Alabama Women’s Caucus for Art “, UNA Gallery One, Florence, AL
“Red Clay Survey”, Huntsville Museum of Art, Huntsville, AL
2016 “Nude Nite Orlando”, Orlando, FL
“Itineraries of Escape”, Gadsden Museum of Art, Gadsden, AL
“B16: The Wiregrass Museum of Art”, Wiregrass Museum of Art, Dothan, AL
2015 “Across the Bridge”, Carnegie Arts Center, Decatur, AL
2014 “Works by Jane Philips and Brianna Pleasant”, Fleckenstein Gallery, Baltimore, MD
Recognitions:
2019 Best in Show, “Embracing Art 2019”, Carnegie Visual Art, Decatur, AL
2017 People’s Choice Award, “Red Clay Survey”, Huntsville Museum of Art, Huntsville, AL
2016 People’s Choice Award, “B16 Wiregrass Biennial, Wiregrass Museum of Art”, Dothan, AL
Artist-in-Residence Highlights
Enriching the Community
Our Artist-in-Residence program is a cornerstone of the West Nottingham Academy’s commitment to fostering creativity and artistic growth. Each semester, a distinguished artist not only teaches classes but also actively engages with the entire community through the creation of inspiring artwork. It is a vibrant, living part of our community that continually inspires every student.
Only Exclusive to WNA Students
The Eric Fischl ’66 Artist-in-Residence Teaching Program exemplifies West Nottingham Academy’s commitment to providing a well-rounded education that values and promotes the arts. This celebration of the transformative power of art and education is exclusive to WNA Students at no additional cost to parents.
Embrace the opportunity to be part of a community where art thrives and creativity knows no bounds.
Trish Kuhlman
Art Department Chair
Artist-in-Residence to Date
2020-21
Spring – Kaitlyn Stubbs
Winter – Siobhan O’Connor
Fall – Darryl Babatunde Smith
2019-20
Spring – Alonsa Guevara
Winter – Jiannan Wu
Fall – Jess Leo
2018-19
Spring – James Razko
Winter – Caleb Booth
Fall – Emily Acheson-Adams
2017-18
Spring – Isabelle Garbani
Winter – Adam Lupton
Fall – George Rue
2016-17
Spring – Jacob Hayes
Winter – Chris Marshall
Fall – Marcelo Daldoce
2015-16
Spring – Megan Ewert
Winter – Mitchel Martinez
Fall – Alexis Hilliard
2014-15
Spring – Amanda Scuglia
Winter – Nicolas Holiber
Fall – Zachary Brown
2013-14
Spring – Brittany Fields
Winter – William Bolton
Fall – Jacob Hicks
