Rate My Professor Kate Leonard

Kate Leonard is a Professor of Art at Colorado College, recognized as a printmaker specializing in etching and lithography. She holds an M.F.A. from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and a B.A. from Grinnell College. In addition to her teaching role, Leonard assumes a lead position in the Bemis Community Printshop, where she supports collaborative studio practices and fosters an inclusive printmaking community. She directs the Graphics Research Lab, guiding students through technical and conceptual approaches to contemporary printmaking. This lab facilitates frequent collaborations with campus partners, including The Press and the Colorado College Arts & Crafts Program. Her teaching interests center on expanding student creative opportunities and promoting interdisciplinary engagement. Leonard's courses include AS103 Drawing, AS107 Technical Drawing, AS201 Printmaking, AS301 Advanced Printmaking, AS401 Graphics Research Lab, and AS401 Professional Practices. Her expertise areas cover technical drawing, community-engaged projects, and printmaking.

Leonard works closely with students to develop both technical proficiency and conceptual depth in printmaking. Her recent creative work emphasizes mixed media paintings and large-scale etchings. As a past recipient of the Nancy B. & C. William Schlosser Professorship in the Arts, she has contributed to academic literature by co-authoring 'Personal Archiving for Undergraduate Art Students' with Meghan Rubenstein in 2025. Her influence within Colorado College's Art Department is evident in mentoring senior art studio students on thesis projects and delivering in-person critiques, even during challenging periods. Located in Packard Hall #204, Leonard enhances the liberal arts environment through hands-on, community-oriented art education that bridges studio practice with broader social and interdisciplinary contexts. Her leadership in printmaking initiatives underscores a commitment to innovative, accessible artistic education.