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2018 Pairings, Carbondale Clay Center, Carbondale, CO
2017 Holiday Invitational, Carbondale Clay Center, Carbondale, CO
Mutual Makers: New Works from CMC Aspen, Carbondale Clay Center, Carbondale, CO
Reminisce: 50 Years of Art at CMC, Aspen Art Gallery, Colorado Mountain College, Aspen, CO
Full Spectrum, Aspen Chapel Gallery, Aspen, CO
Pairings, Carbondale Clay Center, Carbondale, CO
2016 Holiday Invitational, Carbondale Clay Center, Carbondale, CO
Unbroken Traditions & Intuitive Teachings: The Life-Long Mentorship of Randy Johnston, Gallery 101, University of Wisconsin at River Falls, River Falls, WI
Valley Artists’, Carbondale Arts Mountain Fair, Sopris Park, Carbondale, CO
Pairings, Carbondale Clay Center, Carbondale, CO
* Dreaming about Thinking, ArtShare Gallery, Glenwood Springs, CO
Beyond Words, Aspen Chapel Gallery, Aspen, CO
2015 * Layered, Johnson Center for Fine Arts, Franklin College, Franklin IN
History in the Making, Carbondale Clay Center, Carbondale, CO
12 by 2: Conversations Between Poets and Visual Artists, R2 Gallery, Carbondale, CO
Pairings, Carbondale Clay Center, Carbondale, CO 2014 Pedestal to Pantry, Aspen Chapel Gallery, Aspen, CO
Be Here, Wheeler Opera House, Aspen, CO
Grounded in Wisconsin, Wisconsin Center, Milwaukee, WI
Dream On, R2 Gallery, Carbondale, CO
Hand in Hand, Colorado Mountain College Gallery, Aspen, CO 2013 Holiday Invitational, Carbondale Clay Center, Carbondale, CO
Past, Present, and Future, Colorado Mountain College Gallery, Aspen, CO
Mudworks, Aspen Chapel Gallery, Aspen, CO
Behind the Scenes, Carbondale Clay Center, Carbondale, CO 2012 Encaustic, Red Brick Center for the Arts, Aspen, CO
2011 * Surreal Responses, Studio for Arts and Works (SAW) Gallery, Carbondale CO
Roaring Fork Open, Aspen Art Museum, Aspen, CO 2010 970.org, Aspen Art Museum, Aspen, CO
* Maladaptivitis, MFA Thesis Exhibition, Jackson Gallery, San Diego State University, San Diego, CA
Kilnopening.edu. Southern California Ceramic Instructors and their Students, American Museum of Ceramic Art (AMOCA), Pamona, CA
Clay on the Wall: 2010 Clay National, Landmark Gallery, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX (Catalog, Juror: Elaine O. Henry)
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[email protected]Currents: Contemporary Ceramics, Focus Gallery, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL 2009 Into the Frying Pan. 2009 Graduate Review Exhibition, Everett Gee Jackson Gallery,
San Diego State University, San Diego, CA
San Diego State University Art Council Scholarship Recipient Exhibition, Athenaeum Music and Arts Library, La Jolla, CA
SDSU Ceramics Graduate and Alumni Exhibition, Hyatt Regency Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ
Student Award Exhibition 2009, School of Art, Design and Art History, Jackson and Flor y Canto Galleries, San Diego State University, San Diego, CA
NCECA Regional Student Juried Exhibition, Tempe Center for the Arts, Tempe, AZ 2008 Re-Entry, Graduate Review Exhibition, Jackson Gallery, San Diego State University,
San Diego, CA
!Sunshine y Silica! (in conjunction with CCACA) 435 G Street, Davis, CA
Sixth Annual Juried Exhibition and Auction, Jackson Gallery, San Diego State University, San Diego, CA
2007 Graduate Review Exhibition, Jackson Gallery, San Diego State University, CA 2006 Community Art Show, River Falls Public Library, River Falls, WI
New Bowls: Pot on the Spot, Open House, River Falls, WI
2004 Studio Assistant Invitational Exhibition, Arrowmont School of Arts & Crafts, Gatlinburg, TN
BFA Exhibition, Gallery 101, University of Wisconsin at River Falls, River Falls, WI 2003 Juried Student Show, Gallery 101, University of Wisconsin at River Falls, River Falls, WI 2002 11th Annual Outdoor Exhibit. University of Wisconsin at River Falls Campus,WI
Juried Student Show, Gallery 101, University of Wisconsin at River Falls, River Falls, WI 2001 10th Annual Outdoor Exhibit. University of Wisconsin at River Falls Campus, WI
2000 Front Range Community College Student Show, College Hill Public Library, Westminster, CO
Education
Master of Fine Arts: Ceramics (2010) San Diego State University, San Diego, CA
Bachelor of Fine Arts: Ceramics Major, Fibers Minor (2004) University of Wisconsin at River Falls, River Falls, WI
Associate of Arts (2000)
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[email protected]Teaching & Lecturing Experience
2015 - Adjunct Art Faculty, Colorado Mountain College, Aspen, CO
Teach all levels of ceramics at the undergraduate level in lecture/laboratory style courses that aim to retain student engagement. Develop course material and syllabi that adhere to statewide Common Course Numbering System Topical Outlines and IDEA Objectives. Participate in free demonstrations open to the public. Teach
introductory drawing. Develop and teach new course content in metal-clay; research and order supplies, materials and equipment.
2016 - Instructor of Ceramics, Carbondale Clay Center, Carbondale, CO
Teach beginning through advanced wheel throwing, hand-building, and mold making classes in ceramics.
2016 Summer Workshop Instructor (ceramics), Aspen Art Museum, Aspen, CO
Co-design projects with ties to current exhibitions and co-teach a summer workshop for children called “Mad Potters”.
2015 Visiting Artist Lecturer, Franklin College Art Department, Franklin, IN
Ship and install a body of work onsite. Deliver a one hour slide lecture to students, faculty and visitors, host a Q&A session in conjunction with one person exhibition. 2010 - 11 Artist-in-Residence/ Instructor, Carbondale Clay Center, Carbondale, CO
Teach community classes in ceramics throughout the year. Develop a body of work over the course of one year and conclude with a solo exhibition and lecture. Participate in fundraising and outreach events. Assist in gallery with exhibitions and openings. 2009 Visiting Artist Lecturer, Mesa College Ceramics Department, San Diego, CA
Present a lecture to ceramics students at the college, host a Q&A session.
Teaching Assistant, Intermediate/ Advanced Ceramics, Joanne Hayakawa, San Diego State University, San Diego, CA
Design and deliver lectures with the mentorship of the instructor, assist with grading, and work with individual and groups of students.
Teaching Assistant, Clay and Glaze Technology, Richard Burkett, San Diego State University, San Diego, CA
Design and deliver lectures with the mentorship of the instructor, and support individual and groups of students throughout the semester with lab work.
2008 Instructor, 2-D Design & Color, School of Art, Design, & Art History, San Diego State University, San Diego, CA
Design and teach foundational coursework while working within departmental guidelines that prepare students for upper level art classes.
2007 - 08 Instructor’s Assistant (Grader/Proctor), Intro to Art, David Hewitt, San Diego State University, San Diego, CA
Read and grade written essays, proctor written exams.
2004 Instructor’s Assistant, Sculptural Exploration with Metal & Clay with Lisa Clague, Penland School of Crafts, Penland NC
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[email protected]Prepare glazes, clays, and materials; load and fire kilns; assist instructor with preparation and support student objectives with projects as needed.
2003 Faculty Assistant, What Does a Cup Hold? with Jim Lorio, Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts, Gatlinburg TN
Prepare glazes, clays, and materials; load and fire kilns; assist instructor with preparation and support student objectives with projects as needed.
Technical Experience
2016 Interim Ceramics Technician / Art Gallery Assistant, Colorado Mountain College, Aspen, CO
Mix glazes, load and fire gas and electric kilns, maintain studio, inventory and order supplies. Install artwork, signage, and set lighting, organize artwork and artist information, maintain gallery.
2010 - 16 Art Handler/Installation Crew, Aspen Art Museum, Aspen, CO
Receive, unpack, install, move artworks of all of all media with a team of staff, and at times couriers, registrars, and artists. Maintain gallery spaces and lighting. Paint/ modify gallery furniture/walls/spaces as needed.
2007 - 10 Ceramics Lab Technician, San Diego State University, San Diego, CA
Load and fire gas and electric kilns, mix and modify glazes as needed, mix/pug/bag reclaimed clay for re-sale, maintain studios and kilns, maintain inventory and place orders as needed, train incoming technicians, facilitate visiting artist workshops, adhere to safety standards, work with faculty and students.
2009 - 10 Ceramics Studio Assistant, Nancy Creech, San Diego, CA
Prepare clay and glazes, assist the artist with art production and mold making.
Gallery Assistant, University Art Gallery, SDSU, San Diego, CA
Discuss exhibitions with visitors, monitor exhibitions, assist with gallery maintenance. 2005 - 06 Ceramics Studio Assistant, S.C. Rolf, River Falls, WI
Mix clay and glazes, assist in construction of studio furniture, maintain workspace, assist with events.
2004 Studio Assistant, Summer Session, Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts, Gatlinburg, TN Maintain a variety of studios and throughout facility, maintain galleries and assist curator with exhibition installation, assist visiting faculty during courses, prepare materials and supplies for rotating classes, shuttle faculty and fetch supplies, assist students as needed.
97-2000 Ceramics Lab Technician, Front Range Community College, Westminster, CO Load and fire electric kilns, maintain kilns and studio space, mix glazes.
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2010 Aftosa Award by Juror’s Selection. 2010 California Clay Competition, Juror Stan Welsh, The Artery, Davis, California (Catalog)
2009 Associated Students Study Abroad Scholarship, San Diego State University
Paul Lingren Family Memorial Scholarship, San Diego State University San Diego State University Art Council Scholarship, San Diego, CA
The Juror’s Award, Student Award Exhibition 2009, School of Art, Design and Art History, San Diego State University, San Diego, CA
2008 Patricia Clapp Memorial Scholarship, San Diego State University, San Diego, CA 2007 Windgate Foundation Applied Design Endowment Scholarship, San Diego State
University, San Diego, CA
2005 Tuition Scholarship, Anderson Ranch Arts Center, Snowmass, CO
2003 Kurt and Ruth Wild Scholarship, University of Wisconsin at River Falls, River Falls, WI
Award for Excellence in Ceramics, Juried Student Show, University of Wisconsin at River Falls, River Falls, WI
2002 Kurt and Ruth Wild Scholarship, University of Wisconsin at River Falls., River Falls, WI
Award for Excellence in Fibers, Juried Student Show, University of Wisconsin at River Falls, River Falls,WI
2000 Tuition Scholarship, Anderson Ranch Arts Center, Snowmass, CO
Related Service
2016 - Aspen Campus Art Scholarship Review Committee Member, Colorado Mountain College, Aspen, CO
2010 - Volunteer (staffing events, fundraising, making pottery for events), Carbondale Clay Center, Carbondale CO
2007 - 10 Treasurer, Ceramic Art Association. San Diego State University, San Diego, CA
Gallery Assistant (exhibition layout and art installation), Student Galleries, San Diego State University, San Diego, CA
2006 Sales Gallery Assistant, American Pottery Festival, Northern Clay Center, Minneapolis, MN
2004 Ceramics Demonstrator, Weekend Artwalk, Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts, Gatlinburg, TN
2002-04 Ceramics Demonstrator, High School Visitation Days, University of Wisconsin at River Falls, River Falls, WI
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2015 Effective Teaching, Colorado Mountain College, Aspen, CO
Title IX Training, Colorado Mountain College, Aspen, CO
2006 Hand-built Earthenware Pottery with Margaret Bohls. Northern Clay Center, Minneapolis, MN
2005 The Conversation:Lawrence Weschler, Robert Irwin, Michael Govan. Anderson Ranch Arts Center, Snowmass Village, CO
2004 Utilitarian Clay IV: Celebrate the Object, National Symposium. Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts, Gatlinburg, TN
Lisa Clague: Sculptural Exploration with Metal and Clay. Penland School of Crafts, Penland, NC
Hand-building with Porcelain Slabs: Margaret Bohls. Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts, Gatlinburg, TN
Ideas fro Developing Forms and Surfaces with Sandra Blain. Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts, Gatlinburg, TN
2002 Anagama Design and Kiln Building wth Randy Johnston and Donovan Palmquist.
University of Wisconsin at River Falls, River Falls, WI
2000 Fall Ceramics Intensive with Chris Gustin and Peg Malloy. Anderson Ranch Arts Center, Snowmass, CO
Takashi Nakazato: Demonstration Workshop. Arvada Center for the Arts, Arvada, CO 1999 Castable Kiln Building with R. Jack McClennen. Boulder Potters Guild, Boulder CO
Related Professional Experience
2016- Bookkeeper (current), Operational Assistant and Customer Service Representative, Peak Fine Art Services, Inc., Carbondale, CO
Manage accounts payable/ invoicing. Maintain financial and art storage inventory records, process payroll and payroll taxes, and maintain employee records, train and supervise other employees in the bookkeeping department. Assist in the warehouse, other offices, or in the field as needed with art handling, customer service, scheduling, and incoming/outgoing shipments.
2016- Administrative Assistant/ Bookkeeper, Locke/Surls LLC (art production), Carbondale, CO
Process payroll and maintain records. Assist with artist documentation as needed (bio, resume, etc.).
2012 - 14 Administrative & Gallery Assistant/ Bookkeeper, Carbondale Clay Center, Carbondale, CO
Register students and coordinate class schedule. Participate in the curation, layout, and installation of exhibitions in the gallery. Prepare press releases, signage and represent CCC at openings. Assist with fundraising and special events. Coordinate volunteer staffing. Process accounts payable/receivable, maintain records.
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[email protected]2009 - 08 Art Department Administrative Assistant, School of Art, Design, and Art History, San Diego State University, San Diego, CA
Mange incoming graduate student applications and the associated database. Maintain files and office supplies, send/receive mail, prepare departmental correspondence, receive inquires from students, faculty, and visitors. Attend and host departmental events. Assist art faculty with copies and faxes.
2001-04 Art Department Administrative Assistant, School of Art & Design, University of Wisconsin at River Falls, WI
Process registration for summer art classes and maintain associated database. Support faculty and staff with any office needs.
