Jai Schmidt
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Mail code: 1505Campus: Tempe
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Student Information
Graduate StudentArt
Herberger Institute
Jai is an interdisciplinary artist, educator, and ceremonialist whose work blends natural materials, spiritual practice, and environmental stewardship. Rooted in the principles of slowness and intuition, they create transformative experiences through art, land-based living, and community engagement. They are the author of House Oracle Bibliomancy (2023), a self-published work that explores the intersection of art, land, and the paranormal through the practice of bibliomancy.
Since 2015, Jai has been dedicated to teaching, sharing creative processes in schools and alternative spaces. Their teaching journey has been complemented by a commitment to mental health advocacy and environmental justice, weaving these themes into both their creative and pedagogical practices.They have participated in residencies in New Mexico, Arizona, and Oregon and their work has been supported by organizations like Public Arts Advisory Council of California,
BFA Painting, Daemen College 2015
Permaculture Design Certification, Women’s Permaculture Guild, 2020
Birth Doula Certification, Mother Tree Doula, 2025
Courses
2026 Fall
| Course Number | Course Title |
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| ART 113 | Pictorial Investigations/Color |
2026 Spring
| Course Number | Course Title |
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| ART 113 | Pictorial Investigations/Color |