Brian McCallum
M.F.A., Kansas State University
B.F.A., Kansas State University
Brian K. McCallum is an artist and educator whose work in ceramics is often figurative and deeply emotional,
focusing on the human condition. His allegorical figures, which sit on pedestals like
deities demanding worship, convey a profound understanding of human emotions and experiences.
His courses include History of Art, Appreciation of Art, Sculpture, Design, and all
levels of ceramics, and he has received numerous awards in national and international
competitions. His peers voted him Outstanding Faculty Member of the Year in 2020.
His work appears in the book "500 Figures in Clay" by Lark Press. In addition to his
sculptural work, Mr. McCallum is an accomplished potter. Pottery lovers have quietly
collected his practical work for several years. He is incredibly proud of his students
and their accomplishments, as many Garden City Community College art graduates have
gone on to earn honors degrees from several universities.