Bachelors of Fine Art at New York State College of Ceramics at Alfred University Minor in Art Education Dean’s list: 2012 – 2016
Magna Cum Laude
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Aug 2017 – July 2019 Studio Technician in Ceramics Department at Edinboro University of Pennsylvania, Edinboro, PA
Managing Shop Glazes and Slips
Studio Monitor for day-to-day operations - loading/unloading kilns, clean studio environments, stocking raw materials, kiln maintenance
Assisting undergraduate and graduate students in kiln firings and glaze formulation
March 2019 - July 2019 Interim Studio Coordinator at Erie Clayspace, Erie, PA
Managing Studio members, instructors, technicians
Ordering clay and materials, firing class kilns and maintenance on electric kilns
Sept 2018 - July 2019 Studio Technician/Ceramic Teacher at Erie Clayspace, Erie, PA
Mixing up clay for the students and members of Clayspace
Teaching Wheel-throwing and Family workshops
Wheel-throwing demonstrator for Gallery Nights
June-August 2018 Ceramic Teacher at MTBurton Gallery & 19th Street Clay Studio, LBI, NJ Artist-in-Residence at MTBurton Gallery & 19th Street Clay Studio, LBI, NJ Jewelry Assistant at Just Bead It, North Beach Haven, LBI, NJ March 2018 Table representative for Edinboro University of Pennsylvania at the National Council on Education for Ceramic Arts, Pittsburgh 2018 May-August 2017 Studio Assistant/Gallery Manager at MTBurton Gallery and Clay Studio, NJ Apprentice of Matt Burton, Surf City, NJ 2016 Student Teacher – Art, Genesee Valley Central School, Belmont NY Student Teacher – Art, Wellsville Elementary School, Wellsville NY Teaching Assistant, Haystack Mountain School of Craft, Deer Isle ME Ceramic Teaching Artist Summer Camps, Banana Factory, ArtsQuest, Bethlehem, PA 2014 - 2015 Summer Camp Assistant, Banana Factory, ArtsQuest, Bethlehem PA Glaze Assistant for Kala Stein, Alfred NY
SKILLS
Firing Gas, Atmospheric and Electric Kilns
Kiln building and maintenance
Health and Safety in a community studio environment
In-depth knowledge of raw materials; clay mixing of a variety of stoneware, terracotta, and porcelains for a range of temperatures.
Formulations and Testing of Glazes
Proficient in wheel-throwing, hand-building, and tile-making
Experience in Plaster mold-making
2D and 3D design; painting, photography, drawing, sculpture
ADDITIONAL SKILLS
Problem-solving and communication skills with a focus on positive studio environment.
Team Worker who can adapt in difficult situations and works well with others
Able to express and explain directions to others
Ability to accept and learn from criticism from peers and mentors
EXHIBITIONS
2019 Plate & Platter National Juried Ceramic Exhibition Juried by Chandra DeBuse, Carbondale, IL 2018
Gifted - Holiday Show - Invited artist, LUX Center, Lincoln, Nebraska Meadville Fine Art Gallery - Holiday Exhibition, Meadville, PA Solo Exhibition in Bates Gallery at Edinboro University of Pennsylvania, PA Community in Clay at Bates Gallery, Edinboro University of Pennsylvania, Edinboro, PA Teapot Invitational - Campbell Pottery, Cambridge Springs, PA Working Pots III at James May Gallery, Juried by Liz Pechacek, Algoma, WI CrossCurrent: Clay and Culture Ceramics Exhibition, Curated by Jennifer Zwilling At Andrew Carnegie Free Library and Music Hall in Carnegie, PA Western State University: Clay Guild Twin Cup National Ceramics, Juried by Mike Strumbas. Saint Joseph, MO Local Art at the Erie Local Art Gallery, Erie, PA 2017 Saucon Creek Juried Arts Festival, Hellertown, PA Soda2, Mantle Gallery, Louisville, KY Eye of The Dog’ s First Annual Juried Mug Show Juried by Renee LoPresti, San Marcos, TX 2016 Archie Bray’s 9th Annual Beyond the Brick Juried Exhibition Juried by Josh Deweese, Helena MT The Black Creek Arts Annual Juried Exhibition, Hartsville SC Faculty and Technical Assistant Exhibition, Haystack Mountain School of Craft, Deer Isle ME 1st Annual Cup Exhibition Juried by Jeremy Randall, Goggleworks, Reading PA BFA Group Thesis Exhibition, Harder Hall, Alfred University, Alfred, NY Through Many Hands Curator, Robert C. Turner, Alfred University, Alfred NY 2015 Olympus InVision College Photography Exhibition, Bethlehem PA Small Sites, Alfred University, Alfred NY
2014 Refractory, Alfred University, Alfred NY 2300 Degree: Baked Goods, Alfred University, Alfred NY Spring Student Art Exhibition at SUNY Plaza, Albany NY
AWARDS & CERTIFICATION
Initial Teaching Certification - New York State September 2018 - January 2024 The Mary Beasom Bishop and Francis Sumner Merritt Scholarship At Haystack Mountain School of Craft 2016 Alfred University’s Jonathan Allen Leadership Scholarship 2012-2016 DASA – Dignity for All Students Act – 2015 Substitute Teacher Certification in New Jersey - 2014 Mandated Reporter Training – 2014 New York State Violence Prevention Training - 2013
VOLUNTEERISM
Pots For Membership - Studio Potter - December 2018 Volunteer at American Pottery Festival, Northern Clay Center, MI 2017 Volunteer at Flower City Pottery Invitational, Rochester NY 2016