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Jerry Holsopple

POSITION: Professor of Visual & Communication Arts

DEPARTMENTS:
School of Sciences, Engineering, Art and Nursing
Visual and Communication Arts

LOCATION: Main Campus, Harrisonburg | UC 275B

PHONE: (540) 432-4215

EMAIL: jerry.holsopple@emu.edu

Jerry Holsopple, an artist, photographer and renowned videographer, teaches photography and digital media-related courses. Jerry was the Artist in Residence at The Henry Luce III Center for the Arts and Religion at Wesley Theological Seminary during the fall of 2015. He created a major project, 7×7: Laments for an Age of Sexualized Power. Jerry spent the 2009-2010 academic year as a Fulbright scholar at LCC International University in Lithuania. Jerry is the recipient of more than a dozen awards in recognition of his video, public service announcements, and websites. Journey Toward Forgiveness, a documentary that he produced, originally aired on ABC in December of 2001 and was aired again in 2003 and 2008 on the Hallmark Channel. Jerry’s photographic work has periodically been on exhibit and two series, “On the Way” and “Art of the Call” are permanently installed. While much of Jerry’s work focuses on the visual he also enjoys playing acoustic stringed instruments such as guitars, mandolins and bouzoukis, and writing songs. 

Education

MDIV, Associate Mennonite Bibilical Seminary
PHD, European Graduate School (Media & Communication)
BS, Eastern Mennonite College (Bible)

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