Lucy Bartholomee, Ph.D.
Creativity Tour & Symposium
Keynote Speakers and Presenters
Japan 5-17, 2027
We strive to bring an arts rich, creative learning experience for art educators, artists, and all who choose to grow and travel with us. Our presenters are highly qualified professionals specializing in Art Education, Studio Art, and Art History.
Meet Dr. Jenny Evans, Assistant Professor of Art at Lander University
Dr. Jenny Evans, is the new Art Education Professor at Lander University in Greenwood, South Carolina where she enjoys teaching art education theory, art education studio courses and supervises pre-services art teachers. She has previously taught K-12, and placements at Syracuse University (2025-26) at Valdosta State University (2021-25) Texas State University (2018-20) and the University of Texas (2018-21).
You will find Dr. Evans at state conferences, NAEA, USSEA and InSEA conferences presenting her exploratory research on best practices for pre-service art educators using hermeneutic phenomenology, and action research. She has received awards from USSEA for her Dissertation (2019) and Service (2021) and is now the President of the organization.
Artist statement: “As an artist, I like to build when I create. I am always fighting the idea of form or function. Weaving is such a fundamental form of art in every culture, mostly overlooked for artistic quality but for functionality. My artwork is combining a variety of skills and media to communicate my creative expression. My artwork is more to keep my hands busy to express my creative expression. I use materials that are traditional to learn more skills and techniques, but I am not afraid use alternative materials that contradict the tradition.”
Dr. Evans holds degrees including Art History (BA), Art Education (MA), Educational Research (MS), and Curriculum & Instruction (EdD). jevans1@Lander.edu
Dr. Heather Vickers, keynote presenter, Senior Lecturer, Rueff School of Art & Design, Purdue University.
"I have taught at both the K-12 and university levels for 30 years. Currently, I have been at Purdue for 15 years. I am a Senior Lecturer in Art Education.
My PhD is in Curriculum and Design (from Purdue), and my MFA is in Painting and Drawing. I have authored two books on Art Education. I have a husband, Jeff, and two adult children. I maintain a painting studio and also exhibit regularly."
Born in Indianapolis, Dr. Vickers received her BA in Studio Art and Art History from DePauw University in Greencastle, Indiana, in 1989, and her MFA in Painting and Drawing from Northwestern University in 1991. Vickers’ paintings and drawings have been exhibited throughout the Midwest and the UK. Her teaching experience includes 15 years post-secondary at the University of Indianapolis, DePauw University, as well as Purdue University. She holds a Ph.D. in Art Education and is a full-time Senior Lecturer at Purdue.
