Okay, let’s tackle this. So Mark Soppeland has an impressive 123-year tenure as a professor of art, which is unprecedented. His role as a distinguished professor of art at The University of Akron and Myers School of Art, University of Akron, indicates a high level of expertise and dedication. His skills in art, art history, photography, teaching, curating, arts administration, drawing, studio art, and illustration are in high demand. Given his extensive experience and academic background, I estimate his hourly rate to be around $200, which is comparable to other professors with similar expertise and experience in the United States.