Erin Elman

Erin Elman is dean of Graduate and Professional Studies and interim dean of the School of Art at University of the Arts. Previously, she served as founding dean of the School of Critical and Professional Studies from 2018 to 2020, and was founding dean of the Division of Continuing Studies at UArts from 2008 to 2018.

Elman has taught studio art courses and seminars to various populations and is a working artist. She has artwork in numerous public and private collections, including the Tate London. Elman earned an MA in Art Education and an MFA in Book Arts/Printmaking, both from University of the Arts. She earned her BFA in Art from Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh.