photo taken by cassie kruse             

Aaron Higgins is presently serving as visiting Assistant Professor of Digital Arts at the University of Tulsa, in Oklahoma. Aaron enjoys teaching at the collegiate level and offers a comprehensive repertoire that covers beginning Fundamentals to advanced Digital Imaging , Animation, and Video Art. Empowering his students with the skills to think critically and communicate concepts about their art to others, Higgins fosters a learning environment that encourages experimentation and invention.

As a solo exhibitor, Aaron has begun to expand his reach and is pursuing opportunities to showcase his video installations in museums, gallery spaces, and non traditional venues. His works have traveled nationally and internationally, including exhibitions in Chicago, Houston, Georgia; and film and media festivals in Sweden, and The Netherlands.

Exhibitions:                  

2011
Naga,
Solo Exhibition, Alexandre Hogue Gallery.
The University of Tulsa School of Art. Tulsa, OK
Glick Eye Institute Public Art project,
Eugene and Marilyn Glick Eye Institute Indianapolis, IN

2010
Visual Thinking
Faculty Group Exhibition, Alexandre Hogue Gallery,
The University of Tulsa School of Art. Tulsa, OK  
Flow Interrupted
Group Exhibition, LiveBox gallery, Hyde Park Art Center. Chicago, IL  
In Progress
Group Exhibition, Desotorow Gallery, Inc. Savannah, GA 
Holiday Group Show
Group Exhibition, Poissant Gallery. Houston, TX  

2009
Hz journal: net gallery #13
Hz is published by the non-profit organization Fylkingen in Stockholm.
Streaming Festival: 4th edition
international festival for audio visual art.
organized by the isfth foundation based in The Hague, The Netherlands.
IDEAS 09: Arts at the Digital Edge
Group Show, Ball State University Museum of Art. Muncie, IN  
Matter of Process
Solo Exhibition, SoFA Gallery Indiana University, Boomington, IN  
DART Exhibition
Group Exhibition, SoFA Gallery Indiana University, Bloomington, IN                        
                                                          
2008
DART Exhibition
Group Exhibition, SoFA Gallery Indiana University, Bloomington, IN                      
CAVE Exhibition
Group Show, Lindley Hall Indiana University, Bloomington, IN               

2007
DART Exhibition
Group Exhibition, SoFA Gallery Indiana University, Bloomington, IN                        
CAVE Exhibition
Group Show, Lindley Hall Indiana University, Bloomington, IN                

Collaborations: 

Anicca: Sound composition for Arthur Liou’s 1080p HD video installation:

2011, Chi-Wen Gallery, Taipei, Taiwan
2010 Rooted In Place, Kentucky Museum of Art and Craft, Louisville, KY.
2010 FotoFest , Group Exhibition, Poissant Gallery. Houston, TX

Theatrical Scenery:

20ll
La Boheme
Set Design Video Projections
Indiana University Opera Theatre,
Bloomington, IN

2009
The Magic Flute
Set Design Video Projections
Indiana University Opera Theatre,
Bloomington, IN

2008
Cendrillon
Set Design Video Projections
Indiana University Opera Theatre,
Bloomington, IN 
From Past to Present: The Tradition of Modern Dance
Video Piece for “The Nature of Human”
Lighting Design Assistant to Robert Shakespeare
Ruth N. Halls Theatre, Indiana University,
Bloomington, IN
Sponsae Christi: Wives of Christ
Set Design Video Projections.
Assistant Art Director to Margaret Dolinsky
Indiana University Art Museum,
Bloomington, IN      



Artist's Talk:                  

2011 Naga
Solo Exhibition, Alexandre Hogue Gallery.
The University of Tulsa School of Art. Tulsa, OK

2010 Matter of Process
The University of Tulsa School of Art. Tulsa, OK

2009 Matter of Process
Solo Exhibition, SoFA Gallery Indiana University, Boomington, IN                                                                                

Publications:

2010 Vaughn, Arlissa. “Editor’s Pick.” Visual Overture Magazine.
Volume 1/Spring 2010 p. 20.


Education:

MFA Digital Art: Indiana University Henry Radford Hope School of Fine Arts             
BFA Painting: Indiana University Henry Radford Hope School of Fine Arts 

Teaching Experience:

University of Tulsa- Henry Kendall College, School of Art, Tulsa, OK:   
Assistant Professor : Fall 2012 - present
Visiting Assistant Professor : Fall 2010, Spring 2012
Classes: Animation, Motion Graphics, Design I
Digital Motion I: Computer Art & Interactivity
Digital Motion II: Video Animation

Indiana University - Henry Radford Hope School of Fine Arts, Bloomington, IN:                          
Adjunct Faculty : Summer 2009, Fall 2009
Classes: Intro to Digital Imaging; Digital Art
Associate Instructor : Academic Years 2006-2009
Classes: Computer Art Survey & Practice; Intro to Digital Imaging

example syllabus
examples of students' work