Education
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MFA Ceramics, University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame, IN
BFA Ceramics, California State University of Long Beach, CA
AA Liberal Arts, Moorpark College, CA
Teaching Experience
2022 - Present
2021 - 2022
2018 - 2021
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2019
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2018 - 2019
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2017
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2014 - 2016
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2013 - 2014
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2012 - 2013
2009 - 2011
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Assistant Professor of Art, Ceramics and Sculpture (Tenure Track)
Clarke University, Dubuque, IA
Ceramics and 3D Area Head
Vincennes University, Vincennes, IN
Full-Time Visiting Lecturer of Ceramics and Ceramics Facilities Coordinator, University of Notre Dame, South Bend, IN
Ceramics Instructor- Beginning and Intermediate Ceramic Sculpture South Bend Museum of Art, South Bend, IN - Spring 2019
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Adjunct Faculty and Studio Coordinator- Ceramics and Sculpture
St. Louis Community College Forest Park, St. Louis, MO
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Sabbatical Faculty Replacement-Ceramics and Sculpture St. Louis Community College Forest Park, St. Louis, MO
Spring and Summer Semesters 2017
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Instructor of Record-Beginning/Advanced Ceramics,
University of Notre Dame, South Bend, IN
Graduate Teaching Assistant-Ceramics All Levels,
University of Notre Dame, South Bend, IN
Ceramics Instructor- Beginning Wheel Throwing, Echo Ceramics,
Los Angeles, CA
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Ceramics Teaching Assistant and Studio Technician
California State University Long Beach, Long Beach, CA
Exhibitions
Solo:
2023
2022
2019
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Group:
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2022
2021
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2019
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2018
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2017
2016
2015
2014
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2012
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2009
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2007
Material Decadence, Clarke University, Dubuque, IA
You Had the World, It Sold for You, East Central University,
Ada, OK
Circumstances of Whim, Iowa Ceramics Center, Cedar Rapids, IA
Requiem, University of Notre Dame, IN
State of Clay in Indiana III Group Exhibition, Grunwald Gallery, Indiana University Bloomington, IN (Curated by Dick Lehman)
AWARD RECEIVED: BEST OF SHOW
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DUMA Biennal 2023, Dubuque Museum of Art, Dubuque, IA
Eastern Iowa Arts Society Group Exhibition, Maquoketa Art Experience, Maquoketa, IA
Clarke University Faculty Exhibition, Clarke University,
Dubuque, IA
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Vincennes University Faculty Exhibition, Vincennes University,
Vincennes, IN
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Summer Haus, University of Notre Dame, IN
Royal West of England Academy 168th Annual Exhibition,
RWA, Bristol, England
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California Open Exhibition 2020, TAG Gallery, Los Angeles, CA
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42nd Annual Elkhart Regional Exhibition, Midwest Museum of American Art, Elkhart, IN
Beyond the Brickyard 2020, Archie Bray Foundation, Helena, MT (Curated by Chris Staley)
7th Central Time Ceramics Exhibition, Bradley University, Peoria, IL (Curated by Doug Jeppesen)
Galex 54 Exhibition, Galesburg, IL
Very Cool, 229 N. Lafayette Gallery, South Bend, IN
Unwedged, Pottery Northwest Gallery, Seattle, WA
(Curated by Tip Toland)
Blue, Webster Arts Gallery, St. Louis, MO
Anew,Intersect Arts Center, St. Louis, MO
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A.I.R Vallauris Resident Artist Group Exhibition, Vallauris, France
Here//Now, Intersect Arts Center, St. Louis, MO
STLCC Annual Faculty Exhibition, St. Louis Community College-Forest Park, St.Louis, MO
Identi-TEA: 16th Biennial Teapot Exhibition, Craft Alliance Center,
St. Louis, MO
Los Angeles Open Exhibition 2018, TAG Gallery, Los Angeles, CA
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California Open Exhibition 2017, TAG Gallery, Los Angeles, CA Awarded Honorable Mention
Rabbit Hole, Art St. Louis, St. Louis, MO
Trois, St. Louis Community College-Forest Park, St. Louis, MO
STLCC Annual Faculty Exhibition, St. Louis Community College-Forest Park, St. Louis, MO
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The Pop Up 2017, Studio Channel Islands, Camarillo, CA
Beyond the Brickyard 2016, Archie Bray Foundation, Helena, MT
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Replication/Consumption, Masters Thesis Exhibition Snite Museum, University of Notre Dame, South Bend, IN
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Part Two, Isis Gallery, University of Notre Dame, South Bend, IN
Solarium 2015, Solarium Gallery, University of Notre Dame,
South Bend, IN
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LAMCCA Annual Exhibition, LAMCCA, Los Angeles, CA
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New Faces, Isis Gallery, University of Notre Dame, South Bend, IN
Built, CALB Bungalow Galleries Downtown Long Beach,
Long Beach, CA
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INSIGHTS 2012, University Art Museum,
Cal State Long Beach, CA
Darkly, BFA Senior Exhibition, Max L. Gatov Gallery,
Cal State Long Beach, CA
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24/7 International Ceramic Exhibition, Max L. Gatov Gallery,
Cal State Long Beach, CA
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Phresh Crop, Moorpark College Art Gallery, Moorpark College, Moorpark, CA
Moorpark College Phyllis Arnold Scholarship Exhibition,
Moorpark College, Moorpark, CA
Buenaventura Art Association Group Exhibition,
Buenaventura Gallery, Ventura, CA
Moorpark Arts Festival Annual Exhibition, Moorpark, CA
Buenaventura Art Association Group Exhibition,
Harbor Village Gallery, Ventura, CA
Buenaventura Collegiate Scholarship Exhibition, Ventura, CA
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Westlake Village Annual Art Exhibition 2007, Westlake, CA
Residencies
2018
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2014​
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2012
A.I.R Vallauris International Ceramics Residency, Vallauris,
France- Summer 2018
St. Louis Community College Forest Park, St. Louis, MO-Fall 2018
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LAMCCA, Los Angeles, CA-Summer 2014
California State University Long Beach, Long Beach,
CA - Summer and Fall 2012
Awards and Honors
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2023
2022
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2018
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2017
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2009
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2007
Adjudicator: Culture and Conversation, Annual Art on the River Exhibition, Dubuque, IA
Invitational Art Contributor: The Way Up XXXVI- Developing Women Leaders in Iowa Higher Education conference, Des Moines, IA
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Artist Talk: Steven F. Austin State University, Nacogdoches, TX
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Artist Talk: Mendocino College, Ukiah, CA
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Artist Talk: East Central University, Ada, OK
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Artist Talk: University of Wyoming, Laramie, WY
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Grand Awarded: New Geil Electric Kiln
Vincennes University Ceramics, Vincennes, IN
Artist Talk and Workshop: Austin Community College -
Highland Campus, Austin, TX
Artist Talk: Webster University, Webster Groves, MO
Grant Awarded: Visiting Artist Lecture/Exhibition Series,
University of Notre Dame Presents: Matt Wedel-Ceramic Sculptor
Grant Awarded: Visiting Artist Lecture/Exhibition Series,
University of Notre Dame Presents: Emily Elliott-Sculptor
Grant Awarded: Materials Restoration Grant for New Ceramics Kiln Shelves and Potters Wheels-University of Notre Dame
Publication: Ceramics Monthly, March 2018, page 18
St. Louis Community College Forest Park Culinary Arts Gala Commission
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Juror: St. Louis Community College Forest Park Annual Student
Art Competition
Featured Artist/Performance Sculpture: The Will Flores Fund,
St. Louis, MO
Ceramics Workshop: Wheel Throwing Techniques-Fall 2017, University of Notre Dame, IN
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Nomination: University of Notre Dame Teacher of The Year
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Juror: Sunflower Art Festival, La Porte, IN
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Full Graduate School Tuition Scholarship Awarded:
University of Notre Dame, IN
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Recipient of CSULB Ceramic Arts Italy Travel Scholarship:
Rome, Florence, and Venice
Michael Capinegro Fine Arts Project Commission, Long Beach, CA
Publication:Moorpark College Review Magazine: www.moorparkcollege.edu/review
Excellence Award: Phyllis Arnold Scholarship Exhibition,
Moorpark, CA
1st Place: Moorpark Arts Festival, Moorpark, CA
Honorable Mention/Scholarship Award: Buenaventura Art Association Collegiate Competition, Ventura, CA
Honorable Mention: Westlake Village Art Guild Competition, Westlake, CA