Drew Peterson is an artist, educator, and collaborative printmaker based in Minneapolis. Growing up with the influence of artistic mentorship, Peterson benefitted from the guidance and support of professional teaching artists. That experience shapes his approach to artmaking and community connection where he pursues a balance between his family, his role at JXTA, his independent studio work, and collaborative print projects working with other artists. In 2018, Peterson developed Entity Editions + EDU–a fine art printmaking resource committed to the publication, production, and education of print media through collaboration with emerging  artists, educational workshops, and consultation. Peterson has exhibited his work in numerous solo and group exhibitions nationally. His current focus at JXTA is focused on strengthening the programs through Instructor mentorship, exhibition curation, and art direction.

2020 Arthur “Red” Motley Exemplary Teaching Award Nominee, University of Minnesota
McKnight Fellow in Printmaking, Highpoint Center for Printmaking
Visual Artist Fund Grantee, Midway Contemporary, Andy Warhol Foundation
Artist Initiative Grant, Minnesota State Arts Board
2019 Next Step Grant, Metropolitan Regional Arts Council
2018 Artist Initiative Grant, Minnesota State Arts Board
2017-18 Arts Learning Grant, Minnesota State Arts Board
2014 Jerome Fellowship, Highpoint Center for Printmaking, Minneapolis MN