Jan Kather

Jan Kather is a photographer and media arts teacher at Elmira College in Elmira, New York, where she has taught since 1979. She moved from traditional darkroom work into collaborative global projects, including Berkeley Commonplace efforts. After Kolaj Institute's 2024 virtual residency she began exploring in-camera collage, which led to her 'Reframing the Chemung' series. She also served as juror for a 2026 New Orleans Photo Alliance and Kolaj Institute open call.