John J. Kolb received his MA from the University of Minnesota at Mankato and his MFA from the University of North Dakota in drawing and painting. He has exhibited work locally and regionally and has exhibited in many solo, invitational, and group exhibitions. His work is acrylic on canvas.

John has experience as an Assistant Curator of Exhibitions and Collections and has taught art in a variety of settings including Northwest Iowa Community College, National American University, Augustana University, University of Minnesota at Mankato, and various public schools. Originally from Minnesota, he lives in Sioux Falls, South Dakota with his wife, Linda.