BRIANNA SHIMER
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EDUCATION

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

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  • CV
  • Portolio
    • Celastracae: Solo Ceramic Exhibition
    • 2018
    • Late 2017
    • BFA Thesis Exhibition
    • Undergraduate Portfolio
  • Artist Statement
  • Contact