Curtis Readel (instructor) has been at NIU since 2006, where he is studying for his master's degree in fine arts in printmaking. He is a graduate assistant for NIU printmaking professors Michael Barnes and Ashley Nason. His bachelor's degree in fine arts in printmaking is from the University of Iowa. He worked as a professional screen printer at Old Capitol Screen Printers. In the past year, he has had exhibitions in Chicago, New York, Manchester, and received a diploma of excellence in Tallinn, Estonia at the 14th International Tallinn Print Triennial.