jason pollen

Jason Pollen is an internationally acclaimed artist, designer and educator. He has been on the faculties of the Royal College of Art in London, Parsons School of Design and Pratt Institute in New York City and as Professor and Chair of the Fiber Department at the Kansas City Art Institute.

Jason has designed textiles for dozens of renowned fashion and home furnishings firms. He regularly collaborates as scenic designer for the Kansas City Ballet. He is President emeritus of the Surface Design Association and also an American Craft Council Fellow. The Penland School of Crafts in North Carolina will honor him with the Outstanding Artist Educator Award in August 2012.