New art award spotlights hidden backbone of fine art education

"With the Liu Shiming Educator Award, we’re proud to shine a light on the vital yet too often overlooked contributions of adjunct professors, the underrecognized cores of arts education."

Adam Schrader

Oct 20, 2025 - 3 min read

Natalie Hunter, left, and Dana Lok, right, have received a new art award from the Liu Shiming Art Foundation honoring adjunct professors. Photos courtesy of Samuel Engleking/The Bentway and Joel Jares via the Liu Shiming Art Foundation

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