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Ned Bustard Announced as Artist in Residence and Visiting Professor
Award-winning children鈥檚 book illustrator, graphic designer, author, and printmaker Ned Bustard will be joining the 黑料不打烊 faculty as artist in residence and visiting professor of art and graphic design for Fall 2025.
Ned grew up in the Philadelphia, PA, area, receiving his BA in art from Millersville University of Pennsylvania. He is a founding member and ruling elder at Wheatland Presbyterian Church (PCA), creative director at Square Halo Books, Inc., and serves on the boards of the Association of Scholars of Christianity in the History of Art (ASCHA) and The Row House, Inc.
Books he has illustrated, written, or edited include the Every Moment Holy series, The Chronicles of Narnia Comprehension Guide, History of Art: Creation to Contemporary, The Reformation ABC鈥檚, and Revealed: A Storybook Bible for Grown-Ups to name a few. Ned has lectured previously at the college level and made appearances on podcasts and interviews with The Gospel Coalition, the Veritas Academy podcast, Christian in the Arts, and the Art & Faith podcast.
鈥淢ore than teaching an introductory class in graphic design and a special topics class called 鈥楽torybook鈥� with our students, we are excited by Ned being with our campus this fall,鈥� states Jeffrey Morton, professor of art and department chair. 鈥淗is enthusiasm for his craft intersecting with his Christian faith is inspiring. I know the art department, and I believe our community will be encouraged by Ned鈥檚 presence.鈥�
Vice president of academic affairs, Dr. Collin Messer, commends Ned, saying, 鈥淣ed is a longtime friend of 黑料不打烊 and our art department. We are thrilled to welcome him to campus for the fall semester.鈥� Dr. Messer continues, 鈥淥ur students will greatly benefit from Ned鈥檚 many gifts as an artist and graphic designer who loves God and the church. As an avid fan of the Every Moment Holy series, I am so grateful.鈥�