Fine Arts Photographer and Educator and alum Art Wolfe (BA 1975) is among the recipients of the 54th annual University of Washington Awards of Excellence. The awards honor outstanding alumni, faculty, staff, students and retirees who contribute to the richness and diversity of our University community.
The son of commercial artists, Art Wolfe was born on September 13, 1951 in Seattle, Washington, and still calls the city home. He graduated from the University of Washington with Bachelor’s degrees in fine arts and art education in 1975, where he studied under professors such as Jacob Lawrence. His photography career has spanned six decades, a remarkable testament to the durability and demand for his images, his expertise, and his passionate advocacy for the environment and indigenous culture. During that time he has worked on every continent, in hundreds of locations, and on a dazzling array of projects.