The Leadership Program
Alan Bessen is a highly experienced teaching artist and visual art instructor who has been working in various educational settings since the late 1990s. Alan specializes in teaching cartooning, illustration, and various visual art techniques to students ranging from elementary to high school levels. Alan's passion for art education is evident in their work, where Alan incorporates academic subjects into their visual art enrichment programs. With a background in editorial illustration and freelance graphic design, Alan brings a wealth of knowledge and creativity to their teaching practice. With a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Cartooning, Illustration, and Animation from the School of Visual Arts, Alan continues to inspire and educate young artists in the world of visual arts.