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Victor Hammer Fellowship

In 1998, Wells established the Victor Hammer Fellowship to benefit the College by offering courses in the practice and history of the book arts.

This fellowship brings an emerging book artist to Wells for two years.

Wells College and the Wells Book Arts Center have had the privilege to host the following talented individuals as Victor Hammer fellow:

Jocelyn Webb 1998–2000

Terrence Chouinard  2000–2002

Sarah Roberts  2002–2004

Margot Ecke  2004–2006

Rachel Wiecking  2006–2008

Sarah Bryant  2008–2011

Katie Baldwin  2011–2013

Laura Rowley  2013–2014

Jenna Rodriguez  2014–2016

Heather R. Buechler 2016–2018

Leah Mackin 2018–2020

Rebecca Gilbert 2023–2025