About

Allison Runyan is a Michigan-based artist and arts educator with a BFA and Teaching Certificate from the College for Creative Studies. Since graduating, Runyan has worked in various ages and arts education programs including the Detroit Institute of Arts’ Learning Studio, The Friendship Circle’s Soul Studio, the Community Arts Partnership Detroit, Dearborn Public Schools and CCS’ Precollege and Continuing Studies department. All of which have prepared her to mentor prospective art educators in her current role as Lecturer of Art Education and Certification Officer for the College for Creative Studies and Adjunct Professor of Art Education and Madonna University.
Runyan is traditionally trained in the arts with experience in sculpture, drawing, painting, printmaking, sculpture and multi-media art. Runyan’s art has always been inspired by the idea of “play” and “child-like fun”. Both in the classroom and in her artistic practice, she puts an emphasis on experimentation, personal choice, play and failure to succeed. Drawing parallels from the importance of relationship building and individuality, Runyan’s own artwork practices these ideals through unique multi-layered pieces that are always full of bright colors and engulfing patterns through material exploration.