Dr. Blair Smith

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Blair Ebony Smith is an artist-scholar and a faculty member in Art Education at the University of Illinois. She specializes in sound art and DJing, often focusing on the themes of Black girlhood celebration and Black feminist pedagogy. Her work integrates personal experiences with academic study, leading to explorations of memory, loops, and coalition through sound and listening. Smith has contributed to various scholarly works and has exhibited her work in notable venues, including the Krannert Art Museum and the Luminary. She teaches courses that emphasize Black girl, femme, and queer feminist art, and has a deep commitment to facilitating art experiences that empower marginalized voices.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Illinois

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:7
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:17
Reading
Required:19
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:103
GRE General
Prerequisites
Mathematical background Linear Algebra Calculus
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Unofficial transcripts
  • 3 Letters of Recommendation
  • Academic Statement of Purpose
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

GRE is optional for admission to all graduate programs in Statistics. Full status admission requires higher language scores than limited status.