Jeff Ridgway

Jeff Ridgway is an experienced instructor and artist with a focus on anatomy and life drawing, currently teaching at the Lawrence Arts Center since 1992. In addition to their role as an instructor, Jeff serves as the Building Enhancement Program Manager for the Lawrence Jewish Community Congregation, overseeing significant repair and enhancement projects since May 2015. As a self-employed artist since 1983, Jeff has also held a position as Arts Commissioner for the City of Lawrence from 2000 to 2006. Educationally, Jeff holds a BFA and MFA in Painting from The University of Kansas and a BA in Drawing from Truman State University.