Graduate success

From a Chicago gallery owner to a Los Angeles-area T-shirt designer to Indonesian muralists, Northwestern art graduates are creative.

Recent graduates

Kaitlin Raak '11
Designer, Graphix Signs & Embroidery
Holland, MI


Stephanie Parnell '11
Graphic designer, Women Inc./Caregiver Magazine
Fairmont, MN


Michelle McCullough '10
International relations professional
Denver, CO


Elizabeth Myers '10
Children's illustration student, Rocky Mountain College of Art & Design
Denver, CO


Zach Maxon '09
Freelance muralist
Spencer, IA


Mark Alsum '09
Freelance muralist
Orange City, IA


Melissa Carrington '09
Imaging specialist, Des Moines Register
Des Moines, IA


Mike Goll '07
Graphic designer, Staples
Orange City, IA


Jodi Folkerts '07
Graphic designer, Staples
Orange City, IA


Joel Scholten '07
Art instructor, Museo Art Academy and Gallery
Seattle, WA





RaiderBlogs

  • Paintings from a Small TownJohn Vander Stelt '83
    An artist, John shares images and explanations of his original oil paintings.
  • The Yellow Door PaperieMary (McLeish '06) Arteche
    Mary blogs about her family, her art, and her desire to live a life that is creative and as carbon-free as possible.
  • Axis of AccessRyan Stander '98
    Ryan shares his thoughts about theology and sacred places.