Amanda Noel Coburn (she/her)
amandacoburn@isu.edu
amandacoburn@isu.edu
Research Interests
Studio Art
Interdisciplinary experimentation with printmaking, bookmaking, drawing, and design
Interdisciplinary experimentation with printmaking, bookmaking, drawing, and design
Art Theory
Aesthetics and critical theory, social reproduction theory, and intersectional feminism
Aesthetics and critical theory, social reproduction theory, and intersectional feminism
Education
2024 – 27
Honors Bachelor of Fine Arts in Art, minors in art history and history
Idaho State University, Pocatello, Idaho
Dean's List: Fall 2024, Spring 2025, Fall 2025
Honors Degree Thesis Defense: Spring 2027
Expected Graduation: Spring 2027
Honors Bachelor of Fine Arts in Art, minors in art history and history
Idaho State University, Pocatello, Idaho
Dean's List: Fall 2024, Spring 2025, Fall 2025
Honors Degree Thesis Defense: Spring 2027
Expected Graduation: Spring 2027
2008 – 13
Studied Multimedia Graphic Design
Pikes Peak State College, Colorado Springs, Colorado
Dean's List: Summer 2011
Studied Multimedia Graphic Design
Pikes Peak State College, Colorado Springs, Colorado
Dean's List: Summer 2011
2010
Studied Design
Kansas City Art Institute, Kansas City, Missouri
Studied Design
Kansas City Art Institute, Kansas City, Missouri
2008
Studied Graphic Arts & Printing Technology
Idaho State University, Pocatello, Idaho
Studied Graphic Arts & Printing Technology
Idaho State University, Pocatello, Idaho
Honors and Awards
2024 – 27
TRIO McNair Scholar | Idaho State University, Pocatello, Idaho
TRIO McNair Scholar | Idaho State University, Pocatello, Idaho
2024 – 27
University Honors Student | Idaho State University, Pocatello, Idaho
University Honors Student | Idaho State University, Pocatello, Idaho
2026
Osolnik Scholarship Recipient to attend the Beyond the Fold: Accordion and Saddle Stitch Bookmaking workshop by Edie Overturf | Arrowmont School of Arts & Crafts, Gatlinburg, Tennessee
Osolnik Scholarship Recipient to attend the Beyond the Fold: Accordion and Saddle Stitch Bookmaking workshop by Edie Overturf | Arrowmont School of Arts & Crafts, Gatlinburg, Tennessee
2026
Co-organizer of a student and community collaboration to bring Thomas Blackshear to Pocatello for an artist talk, public demonstration, and paid two-day workshop
Visiting Artist: Thomas Blackshear II | Fine Arts Club, Idaho State University with the Pocatello Art Center, Pocatello, Idaho
Co-organizer of a student and community collaboration to bring Thomas Blackshear to Pocatello for an artist talk, public demonstration, and paid two-day workshop
Visiting Artist: Thomas Blackshear II | Fine Arts Club, Idaho State University with the Pocatello Art Center, Pocatello, Idaho
2026
Inaugural winner of the William M. Jewell Art History Award
Undergraduate Juried Art Exhibition | Idaho State University, Pocatello, Idaho
Inaugural winner of the William M. Jewell Art History Award
Undergraduate Juried Art Exhibition | Idaho State University, Pocatello, Idaho
2026
Winner of Top Undergraduate Creative Works Presentation
Research and Creative Works Symposium | Idaho State University, Pocatello, Idaho
Winner of Top Undergraduate Creative Works Presentation
Research and Creative Works Symposium | Idaho State University, Pocatello, Idaho
2025
Student Speaker, First-Gen Week Celebration Dinner | TRIO SSS, Idaho State University, Pocatello, Idaho
Student Speaker, First-Gen Week Celebration Dinner | TRIO SSS, Idaho State University, Pocatello, Idaho
2025
Artwork selected for cover of vol. 24, Black Rock & Sage | Idaho State University, Pocatello, Idaho
Artwork selected for cover of vol. 24, Black Rock & Sage | Idaho State University, Pocatello, Idaho
2025
Presenter on the panel, A Kiss Across Subcultures: Vamps, Vinyl, and Vtubers for Intersectional Gothicism | 2nd Annual Goth Music and Subculture Conference, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, California
Presenter on the panel, A Kiss Across Subcultures: Vamps, Vinyl, and Vtubers for Intersectional Gothicism | 2nd Annual Goth Music and Subculture Conference, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, California
2025
First Place, Mixed Media Category | Annual Judged Show, Pocatello Art Center, Pocatello, Idaho
First Place, Mixed Media Category | Annual Judged Show, Pocatello Art Center, Pocatello, Idaho
2017
Gold Award, Professional Level, Advertising Industry Self-Promotion Marketing Category | 2016 American Advertising Awards, American Advertising Federation, Colorado Springs, Colorado
Gold Award, Professional Level, Advertising Industry Self-Promotion Marketing Category | 2016 American Advertising Awards, American Advertising Federation, Colorado Springs, Colorado
Juried Group Exhibitions
Spring 2026
Undergraduate Juried Art Exhibition
Idaho State University, Pocatello, Idaho
Inaugural winner of the William M. Jewell Art History Award
Juror: Roland Becerra
Undergraduate Juried Art Exhibition
Idaho State University, Pocatello, Idaho
Inaugural winner of the William M. Jewell Art History Award
Juror: Roland Becerra
Summer 2025
Annual Judged Show
Pocatello Art Center, Pocatello, Idaho
First Place, Mixed Media Category
Jurors: Paige Weber, Skip Rudd
Annual Judged Show
Pocatello Art Center, Pocatello, Idaho
First Place, Mixed Media Category
Jurors: Paige Weber, Skip Rudd
Group Exhibitions
Spring 2026
Shared Perspectives Member Exhibition
Pocatello Art Center, Pocatello, Idaho
Shared Perspectives Member Exhibition
Pocatello Art Center, Pocatello, Idaho
Fall 2025
Pocatello Art Center Members Exhibition
Idaho State University, Pocatello, Idaho
Pocatello Art Center Members Exhibition
Idaho State University, Pocatello, Idaho
Fall 2025
Visibility Exhibition
Idaho State University, Pocatello, Idaho
Visibility Exhibition
Idaho State University, Pocatello, Idaho
Summer 2025
Plein Air & Photo Inspired Member Exhibition
Pocatello Art Center, Pocatello, Idaho
Plein Air & Photo Inspired Member Exhibition
Pocatello Art Center, Pocatello, Idaho
Publications
Spring 2026
Sink Hollow Literary Magazine | Issue 21
English Department, Utah State University, Logan, Utah
Sink Hollow Literary Magazine | Issue 21
English Department, Utah State University, Logan, Utah
Fall 2025
The Palouse Review | Fall 2025 Edition
Honors College, Washington State University, Pullman, Washington
The Palouse Review | Fall 2025 Edition
Honors College, Washington State University, Pullman, Washington
Fall 2025
Black Rock & Sage | Volume 24 (Cover)
Department of English and Philosophy, Idaho State University, Pocatello, Idaho
Black Rock & Sage | Volume 24 (Cover)
Department of English and Philosophy, Idaho State University, Pocatello, Idaho
Spring 2025
The Palouse Review | Spring 2025 Edition
Honors College, Washington State University, Pullman, Washington
The Palouse Review | Spring 2025 Edition
Honors College, Washington State University, Pullman, Washington
Spring 2025
Sink Hollow Literary Magazine | Issue 19
English Department, Utah State University, Logan, Utah
Sink Hollow Literary Magazine | Issue 19
English Department, Utah State University, Logan, Utah
Spring 2025
Glass Mountain Literary Magazine | Volume 34
Department of English, University of Houston, Houston, Texas
Glass Mountain Literary Magazine | Volume 34
Department of English, University of Houston, Houston, Texas
Presentations
Spring 2026
Presenter | Research and Creative Works Symposium | Read on ISU News
Graduate School | Idaho State University, Pocatello, Idaho
Winner: Top Undergraduate Creative Works Presentation
Presenter | Research and Creative Works Symposium | Read on ISU News
Graduate School | Idaho State University, Pocatello, Idaho
Winner: Top Undergraduate Creative Works Presentation
Fall 2025
Student Speaker | First-Gen Week Celebration Dinner
TRIO Student Support Services | Idaho State University, Pocatello, Idaho
Student Speaker | First-Gen Week Celebration Dinner
TRIO Student Support Services | Idaho State University, Pocatello, Idaho
Fall 2025
Presenter | 2nd Annual Goth Music and Subculture Conference
California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, California
Presenter | 2nd Annual Goth Music and Subculture Conference
California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, California
Summer 2025
Presenter | TRIO McNair Summer Research Symposium
TRIO Ronald E. McNair Postbaccalaureate Achievement Program | Idaho State University, Pocatello, Idaho
Presenter | TRIO McNair Summer Research Symposium
TRIO Ronald E. McNair Postbaccalaureate Achievement Program | Idaho State University, Pocatello, Idaho
Research Funding
$2,800 | Summer 2025
Summer Research Intensive | TRIO Ronald E. McNair Postbaccalaureate Achievement Program
Idaho State University, Pocatello, Idaho
Summer Research Intensive | TRIO Ronald E. McNair Postbaccalaureate Achievement Program
Idaho State University, Pocatello, Idaho
$1,397 | Summer 2026
Osolnik Scholarship
Beyond the Fold: Accordion and Saddle Stitch Bookmaking | Edie Overturf, Mt. Hood Community College
Arrowmont School of Arts & Crafts, Gatlinburg, Tennessee
Osolnik Scholarship
Beyond the Fold: Accordion and Saddle Stitch Bookmaking | Edie Overturf, Mt. Hood Community College
Arrowmont School of Arts & Crafts, Gatlinburg, Tennessee
$225 | Spring 2025
Honors Opportunity Scholarship | University Honors Program
Idaho State University, Pocatello, Idaho
Honors Opportunity Scholarship | University Honors Program
Idaho State University, Pocatello, Idaho
Scholarships
$2,425 | Spring 2025 | The ISU Junior/Senior Scholarship Fund
$1,200 | 2025 – 26 | Willard Charitable Foundation, Inc. Scholarship
$1,067 | 2026 – 27 | First-Generation College Student Scholarship
$1,050 | 2024 – 25 | Samuel H. Bennion Non-Traditional Student Scholarship
$1,000 | 2025 – 26 | ISU Alumni Association Scholarship
$848 | 2025 – 26 | Jayson C. & Ruth R. Holladay Scholarship
$815 | Spring 2025 | TRIO Student Support Services Financial Award
$684 | Spring 2026 | TRIO Student Support Services Financial Award
$493 | Fall 2025 | Joan O. Jensen Memorial Art Scholarship
$408 | Fall 2025 | Associated Students of Idaho State University (ASISU) Scholarship
$365 | 2025 - 26 | William L. and Doris Ann Brydon College of Arts and Letters Excellence Scholarship
$300 | Spring 2026 | William M. Jewell Art History Award
$300 | Spring 2026 | University Honors Program Envoy Scholarship
$300 | Fall 2025 | University Honors Program Envoy Scholarship
$250 | Spring 2026 | Associated Students of Idaho State University (ASISU) Scholarship
$200 | Fall 2026 | Associated Students of Idaho State University (ASISU) Scholarship
$1,200 | 2025 – 26 | Willard Charitable Foundation, Inc. Scholarship
$1,067 | 2026 – 27 | First-Generation College Student Scholarship
$1,050 | 2024 – 25 | Samuel H. Bennion Non-Traditional Student Scholarship
$1,000 | 2025 – 26 | ISU Alumni Association Scholarship
$848 | 2025 – 26 | Jayson C. & Ruth R. Holladay Scholarship
$815 | Spring 2025 | TRIO Student Support Services Financial Award
$684 | Spring 2026 | TRIO Student Support Services Financial Award
$493 | Fall 2025 | Joan O. Jensen Memorial Art Scholarship
$408 | Fall 2025 | Associated Students of Idaho State University (ASISU) Scholarship
$365 | 2025 - 26 | William L. and Doris Ann Brydon College of Arts and Letters Excellence Scholarship
$300 | Spring 2026 | William M. Jewell Art History Award
$300 | Spring 2026 | University Honors Program Envoy Scholarship
$300 | Fall 2025 | University Honors Program Envoy Scholarship
$250 | Spring 2026 | Associated Students of Idaho State University (ASISU) Scholarship
$200 | Fall 2026 | Associated Students of Idaho State University (ASISU) Scholarship
Professional Development
Summer 2026
Beyond the Fold: Accordion and Saddle Stitch Bookmaking | Edie Overturf, Mt. Hood Community College
Arrowmont School of Arts & Crafts, Gatlinburg, Tennessee
Beyond the Fold: Accordion and Saddle Stitch Bookmaking | Edie Overturf, Mt. Hood Community College
Arrowmont School of Arts & Crafts, Gatlinburg, Tennessee
Spring 2026
Linocut Printing Workshop | Naomi Velasquez, Idaho State University
Pinyon Jay Press | Idaho State University, Pocatello, Idaho
Linocut Printing Workshop | Naomi Velasquez, Idaho State University
Pinyon Jay Press | Idaho State University, Pocatello, Idaho
Fall 2025
Three-Minute Thesis Competition
Graduate School | Idaho State University, Pocatello, Idaho
Three-Minute Thesis Competition
Graduate School | Idaho State University, Pocatello, Idaho
Summer 2025
Idaho Conference on Undergraduate Research
Office of Undergraduate Research | Boise State University, Boise, Idaho
Idaho Conference on Undergraduate Research
Office of Undergraduate Research | Boise State University, Boise, Idaho
Spring 2025 | Virtual
Visiting Artist: Eric Anderson | Eric Anderson, Epic Games
Department of Art | Idaho State University, Pocatello, Idaho
Visiting Artist: Eric Anderson | Eric Anderson, Epic Games
Department of Art | Idaho State University, Pocatello, Idaho
Spring 2025
Lego Printing Workshop | Naomi Velasquez, Idaho State University
Pinyon Jay Press | Idaho State University, Pocatello, Idaho
Lego Printing Workshop | Naomi Velasquez, Idaho State University
Pinyon Jay Press | Idaho State University, Pocatello, Idaho
Spring 2025 | Virtual
Lecture: Printing Outside of the Pressroom | Steve Garst, Provisional Press
Pinyon Jay Press | Idaho State University, Pocatello, Idaho
Lecture: Printing Outside of the Pressroom | Steve Garst, Provisional Press
Pinyon Jay Press | Idaho State University, Pocatello, Idaho
Fall 2024
Visiting Artist: Brian D. Collier | Brian D. Collier, Saint Michael's College
Department of Art | Idaho State University, Pocatello, Idaho
Visiting Artist: Brian D. Collier | Brian D. Collier, Saint Michael's College
Department of Art | Idaho State University, Pocatello, Idaho
Service Projects
2026 | Co-Organizer | Visibility Exhibition | Fine Arts Club, Idaho State University
2026 | Co-Organizer | Visiting Artist: Thomas Blackshear II | Fine Arts Club, Idaho State University with the Pocatello Art Center
2026 | Host and Co-Organizer | Open Studio Nights | Pocatello Art Center
2024 | Location Organizer | South Bannock County Caucus | Bannock County Democratic Party
2026 | Co-Organizer | Visiting Artist: Thomas Blackshear II | Fine Arts Club, Idaho State University with the Pocatello Art Center
2026 | Host and Co-Organizer | Open Studio Nights | Pocatello Art Center
2024 | Location Organizer | South Bannock County Caucus | Bannock County Democratic Party
University Service
Since 2025 | Vice President | Fine Arts Club
2026 | Fine Arts Club Representative | Bengal Visit Day | Admissions & Recruitment
2026 | Art Donor | Gala and Silent Auction | Idaho Association of TRIO Professionals Conference
2026 | Volunteer | An Opportuni-Tea Silent Auction | University Honors Program
2026 | Art Donor | An Opportuni-Tea Silent Auction | University Honors Program
2025 | Art Donor | Art à la Carte Silent Auction | Department of Art
2025 | Student Speaker | First-Gen Week Celebration Dinner | TRIO Student Support Services
2025 | Art Donor An Opportuni-Tea Silent Auction | University Honors Program
2025 | Bus Guide Volunteer | Bengal Visit Day | Admissions & Recruitment
2024 | Art Donor | Art à la Carte Silent Auction | Department of Art
2024 | Volunteer | Idaho Food Bank Thanksgiving Box Distribution Day | TRIO Student Support Services
2026 | Fine Arts Club Representative | Bengal Visit Day | Admissions & Recruitment
2026 | Art Donor | Gala and Silent Auction | Idaho Association of TRIO Professionals Conference
2026 | Volunteer | An Opportuni-Tea Silent Auction | University Honors Program
2026 | Art Donor | An Opportuni-Tea Silent Auction | University Honors Program
2025 | Art Donor | Art à la Carte Silent Auction | Department of Art
2025 | Student Speaker | First-Gen Week Celebration Dinner | TRIO Student Support Services
2025 | Art Donor An Opportuni-Tea Silent Auction | University Honors Program
2025 | Bus Guide Volunteer | Bengal Visit Day | Admissions & Recruitment
2024 | Art Donor | Art à la Carte Silent Auction | Department of Art
2024 | Volunteer | Idaho Food Bank Thanksgiving Box Distribution Day | TRIO Student Support Services
Community Involvement
Since 2025 | Volunteer Host of Open Studio Nights | Pocatello Art Center
2025 | Weekly Front Desk Volunteer | Pocatello Art Center
2024 | Get Out the Vote Phone Bank Volunteer | Bannock County Democratic Party
2025 | Weekly Front Desk Volunteer | Pocatello Art Center
2024 | Get Out the Vote Phone Bank Volunteer | Bannock County Democratic Party
Organizations
Since 2026 | The Rocky Mountain Printmaking Alliance
Since 2025 | Pocatello Art Center | Pocatello, Idaho
Since 2024 | TRIO Ronald E. McNair Postbaccalaureate Achievement Program | Idaho State University, Pocatello, Idaho
Since 2024 | University Honors Program | Idaho State University, Pocatello, Idaho
Since 2024 | TRIO Student Support Services Program | Idaho State University, Pocatello, Idaho
2010 – 18 | American Institute of Graphic Arts (AIGA) | Colorado Chapter
2010 – 18 | American Advertising Federation (AAF) | Colorado Springs Chapter
Since 2025 | Pocatello Art Center | Pocatello, Idaho
Since 2024 | TRIO Ronald E. McNair Postbaccalaureate Achievement Program | Idaho State University, Pocatello, Idaho
Since 2024 | University Honors Program | Idaho State University, Pocatello, Idaho
Since 2024 | TRIO Student Support Services Program | Idaho State University, Pocatello, Idaho
2010 – 18 | American Institute of Graphic Arts (AIGA) | Colorado Chapter
2010 – 18 | American Advertising Federation (AAF) | Colorado Springs Chapter
Work Experience
Pocatello, Idaho
Since 2025 | Web Development Envoy | University Honors Program | Idaho State University
Since 2025 | Graphic Design CPI | Kasiska Division of Health Sciences | Idaho State University
Since 2022 | Founder and Designer | Self-Employed Design Studio and Press | Mythstruck
2024 – 25 | Gallery Attendant Work-Study | Department of Art | Idaho State University
Since 2025 | Web Development Envoy | University Honors Program | Idaho State University
Since 2025 | Graphic Design CPI | Kasiska Division of Health Sciences | Idaho State University
Since 2022 | Founder and Designer | Self-Employed Design Studio and Press | Mythstruck
2024 – 25 | Gallery Attendant Work-Study | Department of Art | Idaho State University
Los Angeles, California
2018 – 21 | Production Designer | Entertainment Creative Services | coloredge
2018 – 21 | Production Designer | Entertainment Creative Services | coloredge
Colorado Springs, Colorado
2016 – 18 | Graphic Designer | Marketing Department | Bold Technologies
2015 – 16 | Senior Designer | Marketing Department | PSA Worldwide
2014 – 15 | Marketing Coordinator | Marketing Department | PSA Worldwide
2011 – 14 | Graphic Designer | Art Department | PSA Worldwide
2016 – 18 | Graphic Designer | Marketing Department | Bold Technologies
2015 – 16 | Senior Designer | Marketing Department | PSA Worldwide
2014 – 15 | Marketing Coordinator | Marketing Department | PSA Worldwide
2011 – 14 | Graphic Designer | Art Department | PSA Worldwide
Design and Office Software
Adobe Creative Cloud
Since 2005 | Adobe Photoshop
Since 2008 | Adobe Illustrator
Since 2008 | Adobe InDesign
Since 2008 | Adobe Dreamweaver
Since 2019 | Adobe Premiere Rush
Since 2021 | Adobe Express
Since 2005 | Adobe Photoshop
Since 2008 | Adobe Illustrator
Since 2008 | Adobe InDesign
Since 2008 | Adobe Dreamweaver
Since 2019 | Adobe Premiere Rush
Since 2021 | Adobe Express
Website Front-End Development Languages
Since 2005 | HyperText Markup Language (HTML)
Since 2005 | Cascading Style Sheets (CSS)
Since 2005 | HyperText Markup Language (HTML)
Since 2005 | Cascading Style Sheets (CSS)
Website Content Management Systems (CMS)
Since 2015 | Squarespace
Since 2020 | Adobe Portfolio
Since 2025 | Terminalfour
Since 2015 | Squarespace
Since 2020 | Adobe Portfolio
Since 2025 | Terminalfour
Office Environment Software
Since 2000 | Microsoft Office
Since 2006 | Google Workspace
Since 2000 | Microsoft Office
Since 2006 | Google Workspace
Art Media, Processes, and Equipment
Printmaking
Intaglio
Letterpress
Screen printing
Relief
Asbern Proof Press
Charles Brand Etching Press
Griffin Etching Press
Provisional Press
OMTech Laser Engraver
Intaglio
Letterpress
Screen printing
Relief
Asbern Proof Press
Charles Brand Etching Press
Griffin Etching Press
Provisional Press
OMTech Laser Engraver
Bookmaking
Binding: accordion, coptic, Japanese stab, Medieval long stitch, saddle stitch, screw post
Papermaking: western and eastern methods
Paper marbling: chevron, flame, nonpareil, stone
Binding: accordion, coptic, Japanese stab, Medieval long stitch, saddle stitch, screw post
Papermaking: western and eastern methods
Paper marbling: chevron, flame, nonpareil, stone
Drawing and Painting Media
Graphite
Charcoal
Colored pencil
Wax pastel
Ink
Silverpoint
Gouache paint
Acryla gouache paint
Acrylic paint
Oil paint
Graphite
Charcoal
Colored pencil
Wax pastel
Ink
Silverpoint
Gouache paint
Acryla gouache paint
Acrylic paint
Oil paint
Fiber Media
Dyeing: natural plant dyes, synthetics
Embroidery
Sashiko mending
Weaving
Dyeing: natural plant dyes, synthetics
Embroidery
Sashiko mending
Weaving
Professional Recommendation
2011 – 2018
Tori M. (she/her) | Former Manager at Bold Technologies and PSA Worldwide | Read on LinkedIn
“You won't find a better designer than Amanda Coburn. Period. Amanda lives and breathes design. Some people do it for their job and set it aside at the end of the workday. For Amanda, it is woven in various ways into the fabric of everything she does: her hobbies, her correspondence, even her observations. And it shows in the meticulous ways she goes about her process. I worked with Amanda at two organizations and both times her style builds and organizational methods were second only to the design work itself, which was always a perfect fit to the project scope. If you need beautiful design work tailored to your specific needs, I highly recommend Amanda Coburn.”
Tori M. (she/her) | Former Manager at Bold Technologies and PSA Worldwide | Read on LinkedIn
“You won't find a better designer than Amanda Coburn. Period. Amanda lives and breathes design. Some people do it for their job and set it aside at the end of the workday. For Amanda, it is woven in various ways into the fabric of everything she does: her hobbies, her correspondence, even her observations. And it shows in the meticulous ways she goes about her process. I worked with Amanda at two organizations and both times her style builds and organizational methods were second only to the design work itself, which was always a perfect fit to the project scope. If you need beautiful design work tailored to your specific needs, I highly recommend Amanda Coburn.”
References
Offered upon request