Kate Gibbs
Kate is a passionate teacher of visual literacy with ACC and The Contemporary Austin, and as creative learning facilitator with MINDPOP. She earned her BA in Art History from University of Central Florida and MA in Art History and Museum Studies from City College of New York. Kate’s teaching practice is shaped by her professional background and training in museum education at the Guggenheim Museum in NY, the Art Institute of Chicago, and the Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago.
She believes that art has a unique power to open minds, build empathy, and forge connection. She loves loves engaging with intuitive, expressive practices and curiosity-led dialogue. Outside of the arts, Kate volunteers in community libraries and with Keep Austin Fed.
Courses Taught
ARTS 1301 Art Appreciation
Faculty Spotlight Questions
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What do you most hope students will take away from your class?
I hope that my students leave feeling more curious and craving more connection with art of all kinds. I hope they feel open to engage with challenging ideas and develop empathy for different perspectives, both in and out of the realm of art, and that they seek and find fun and continued learning through art!
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What types of books do you read? What are you reading now and/or what is one of the most treasured books on your bookshelf?
Japanese surreal fiction
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What is your favorite technique or topic to teach? Is there one lecture or selection that is the most fun for you to teach?
I love teaching students about synaesthesia by making their own colorful, abstract drawings in response to sounds.
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What do you like to do for fun?
dancing to disco and acid house music!