Dr. Bethany Collins

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Bethany Collins is a multidisciplinary artist whose conceptual practice examines the complex relationship between race and language. Her work centers on language—exploring its biases, contradictions, and its capacity to both forge connections and foster violence. Through her art, she illuminates America's historical context and offers insights into the development of racial and national identities. Collins draws from a wide variety of documents, ranging from nineteenth-century musical scores to Department of Justice reports, to alter, obscure, and redefine portions of text, addressing critical issues concerning race, power, and the histories of violence. Her notable exhibitions include solo shows at prominent institutions and participation in significant group exhibitions. Collins’s works are represented in several prestigious collections, showcasing her impact and contribution to contemporary art.

Research Interests

Experience

Lecturer

— Present

Visual Arts • Logan Center, University of Chicago

Teaching multidisciplinary art concepts and practices related to race and language.

Awards

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3Arts Level Visual Arts Award

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Gwendolyn Knight & Jacob Lawrence Prize

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Joan Mitchell Fellowship

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Pollock-Krasner Foundation Grant

Requirements for University of Chicago

Doctorate Program
Requirements
TOEFL
Listening
Required:26
Reading
Required:26
Writing
Required:26
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:104
IELTS
Listening
Required:7
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree Writing sample Candidate statement
Application Checklist
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  • Transcripts
  • Letters of Recommendation (3)
  • Writing Sample
  • Application Fee
Specialization Notes

Department of Philosophy