Biography

Beth Dedman is a member of the first cohort of the University of Arkansas’ Master of Design program. Her career has focused on journalism, online marketing, photography, social media and magazine production. She is passionate about life-centered design, as well as the development of community-driven social programs. Originally from Fort Worth, Texas, Beth’s heart now belongs to Fayetteville, as well as her partner, Colin, and her dogs, Gonzo and Goose. Beth is proud of her Chickasaw heritage, and works to amplify the voices and traditions of her tribe in her creative work, especially in her printmaking, photographic and design processes. She was a national finalist in the Society of Professional Journalists for the Best Student Magazine, as well as a presenter at the AIGA National Design Conference 2023. During the final semester of her master’s program, Beth was hired as the graphic design associate for TheatreSquared, a local nonprofit dedicated to providing a platform by which all voices might create and experience live theatre.