Kenney Mencher

I’m a professional artist and retired college professor with over 25 years of teaching experience in art history and studio art. My courses are designed to give students the same clear, structured learning I brought to accredited colleges in California, with a focus on making art history approachable and engaging.

I’ve taught thousands of students at institutions including Ohlone College and College of Lake County, and my work as an artist has been exhibited in galleries and museums across the United States. I bring that same passion for art and teaching into every Udemy course I create.

Whether you’re preparing for AP Art History, a college-level survey, or you simply want to deepen your love of art, my courses are designed to help you succeed.

My lecture style is casual and clear.  I don't believe in using a lot of jargon or overly complicated language.  Here's the rest of the stuff you might like to know about me:

Resume:  KENNEY MENCHER 

EDUCATION     

1993-1995  University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH  MFA Painting 

1991-1994 University  of California, Davis, CA  MA Art History -Thesis  Title:  "Vampires, the Audiences  they Consume." 

1988-1991 City University  of New York, Bronx, NY  Magna Cum Laude; BA  Art History 

1985-1986 University  of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH  & Spring 1988 

1981-1985 Art Students'  League, Manhattan, NY 

1978-1982 Art &  Design High School, Manhattan, NY

EMPLOYMENT     

2024-Present Adjunct Instructor in Humanities,  College of Lake County, Grayslake, Illinois

2022-Present Adjunct Instructor Art History and Studio Art, De Anza College, Cupertino, California

2019-2023 Instructor Art History, West Valley College, Saratoga, California

1999-2016  Professor of Art & Art History, Ohlone College, Fremont, California 

1998-1999 Instructor  of Art History & Western Civilization,  San Francisco University  High School 

1996-1998 Assistant  Professor of Art & Art History, Texas A&M University, Laredo,  TX 

1995-1996 Curator  of Visual Resources, University of Chicago, Chicago, IL 

1995-1996 Adjunct  Instructor, University of Chicago, IL 

EXHIBITIONS: Solo and  Two Person 

2022 Lone Star Saloon, San Francisco, CA  It's All About the Bears (Solo)

2012  Ohlone College, Fremont CA  Renovated  Reputations: Paintings, Installation  and Mixed Media by Kenney Mencher  with publication edited by the artist.  (Solo) 

2012  Elliott Fouts Gallery, Sacramento CA  Renovated  Reputations: Paintings, Installation  and Mixed Media by Kenney Mencher  with publication edited by the artist.  (Solo) 

2012  Santa Clara University, Santa Clara CA  Renovated  Reputations: Paintings, Installation  and Mixed Media by Kenney Mencher  with publication edited by the artist.  (Solo) 

2012  Art Museum of Los Gatos, Los Gatos CA   Renovated  Reputations: Paintings, Installation  and Mixed Media by Kenney Mencher  with publication edited by the artist.  (Solo) 

2011  ArtHaus Gallery, San Francisco, CA   Renovated  Reputations: Paintings, Installation  and Mixed Media by Kenney Mencher  with publication edited by the artist.  (Solo) 

2009  ArtHaus Gallery, San Francisco, CA   In  Black and White: Monochromatic Paintings by Kenney Mencher and Caroline  Meyer 

2009  Dahlia Woods Gallery, Dallas, Texas  Cool  Shades, Kenney Mencher and Linda Sheets 

2008  Art Museum of Los Gatos, California Sex, Politics and Misogyny Peter Langenbach  and Kenney Mencher 

2008  Sequential Art Gallery, Portland, Oregon  Cads  and Coquettes  (Solo) 

2008  Varnish Fine Art, San Francisco, California  Lovers  and Liars  (Solo) 

2007  Elliott Fouts Gallery, Sacramento, CA  Faces  and Farces  (Solo) 

2007  Dahlia Woods Gallery, Dallas, Texas  The  Return of the Maltese Falcon  (Solo) 

2007  Gallery 2611, Redwood City, California  Clichés  and Characters  (Solo) 

2006  Klaudia Marr Gallery, Santa Fe, New Mexico  Kenney  Mencher: Recent Work  (Solo) 

2006  Elliott Fouts Gallery, Sacramento, CA  Apperceptions  and Allegories  (Solo) 

2006  Norton Studio Gallery, Pacific Art League, Palo Alto, CA  Being  There  (Solo) 

2006  Esteban  Sabar Gallery, Oakland, CA  Similes and Sayings  (Solo Show) 

2006  Boehm Gallery,  Palomar College, San Marcos, CA  Mixed Metaphors  (Solo Show) 

2005  Dig Fine  Art, Providence, RI  Clichés  & Proverbs  (Solo Show) 

2005 Elliott Fouts  Gallery, Sacramento, CA  Hamlettes on Wry  (Solo Show) 

2005 Mountain View  Center for the Performing Arts, Mountain View, CA  (Solo Show) 

2004 Louie-Meager Art  Gallery, Gary Soren Smith Center, Ohlone College, CA  Dress Code  (Solo Show)