Department of Visual & Performing Arts
Dr. Natalie Nygaard
Professor of Art
Faculty profile
About Dr. Natalie Nygaard
Natalie Nygaard teaches Studio Drawing and Visual Composition, encouraging students to explore innovative material interactions. An internationally exhibited sculptor, her creative practice incorporates architectural ceramics, cast bronze, and found industrial relics into large-scale site-specific installations. Her work is held in numerous public and corporate art collections throughout the northeastern states.
Dr. Natalie Nygaard is a member of the Department of Visual & Performing Arts in the College of Arts & Sciences.
Areas of expertise
- Ceramic sculpture
- Site-specific installation
- Spatial composition
- Material studies
Contact
- Office
- Lovell Hall 427
- Building
- Lovell Hall
Fall 2026 office hours
Dr. Natalie Nygaard isn't teaching in Fall 2026. Email to arrange a meeting.
2026–27
Teaching
Dr. Natalie Nygaard has no undergraduate teaching assignment in the 2026–27 catalog. For the department's courses, see the Department of Visual & Performing Arts.
Meeting with faculty
At least 3 hours per week during the semester, across at least 2 days, with at least 1 hour available virtually. Times are on each course syllabus in Canvas.