Tyler Brumfield Earns Tenure, Promotion at Pacific University

Tyler Brumfield, MFA, has earned indefinite tenure and been promoted from assistant professor to associate professor in the School of Arts & Humanities in Pacific University’s College of Arts & Sciences.

Brumfield teaches art and design at Pacific University, where he also serves as the gallery coordinator for the Kathrin Cawein Gallery of Art, the studio technician for the Brown Hall Design Studio, and the chair of the Cultural Collections Committee. 

A dynamic, effective teacher and widely exhibited artist, Brumfield’s work has been featured in more than 50 juried exhibitions, and he has had nine solo exhibitions. He recently received the Director's Award at the Design + Composition Exhibition at The In Art Gallery and the Award for Excellence in Design at the Southern Mississippi National Juried Poster Exhibition. 

He is dedicated to developing curiosity, a strong work ethic and creative critical thinking skills in his students. His artwork is characterized by strong craftsmanship, reclaimed materials and economy in design. His work varies greatly, but has explored themes of visual perception, the contemporary visual landscape, advertising, consumerism and the single-use plastic problem.