Education
2011
Masters of Fine Arts, Concentration: Ceramics
University of Florida, School of Art + Art History
Gainesville, Florida
Cumulative GPA: 3.89 (Magna Cum Laude)
2005
Bachelor of Fine Arts with Teacher Certification, Concentration: Ceramics
Edinboro University of Pennsylvania, College of Liberal Arts
Edinboro, Pennsylvania
Cumulative GPA: 3.51 (Cum Laude)
Profession
2021-2018
Assistant Professor of Art, Texas A&M University - Commerce, Commerce, Texas
Teaching Experience
2021
Aug – Dec
Graduate Ceramics, Fall Semester, A&M – Commerce
Ceramics I, Fall Semester, A&M – Commerce
Ceramics II/III/IV Fall Semester, A&M – Commerce
Jan – May
Ceramics I, Spring Semester, A&M – Commerce
Ceramics II/III, Spring Semester, A&M – Commerce
Three – Dimensional Design & Color Theory, Spring Semester, A&M – Commerce
2020
Aug – Dec
Ceramics I, Fall semester, A&M – Commerce
Ceramics II, Fall Semester, A&M – Commerce
Three – Dimensional Design & Color Theory, Fall Semester, A&M – Commerce
Jan – May
Ceramics I, Spring Semester, A&M - Commerce
Three – Dimensional Design & Color Theory, Spring Semester, A&M - Commerce
Practicum in Art, Spring Semester, A&M - Commerce
2019
Aug – Dec
Three – Dimensional Design & Color Theory, Fall Semester, A&M - Commerce
Two – Dimensional Design & Color Theory, Fall Semester, A&M - Commerce
Two – Dimensional Design & Color Theory, Fall Semester, A&M - Commerce
Jan – May
MFA Exhibition Studio Art, (Graduate level), Spring Semester, A&M - Commerce
Studio Hours I, (Graduate level), Spring Semester, A&M - Commerce
Studio Hours II, (Graduate level), Spring Semester, A&M - Commerce
Studio Project, (Graduate level), Spring Semester, A&M - Commerce
2018
Aug – Dec
Studio Hours II, (Graduate level), Fall Semester, A&M - Commerce
Studio Hours II, Section II, (Graduate level), Fall Semester, A&M - Commerce
Advanced Studio Problems, (Graduate level), Fall Semester, A&M - Commerce
Figurative Drawing, Fall Semester, A&M - Commerce
Introduction to Shop Safety, Fall Semester, A&M - Commerce
Introduction to Sculpture, Fall Semester, A&M - Commerce
Sculpture I A, Fall Semester, A&M - Commerce
3 Dimensional Challenges, Fall Semester, A&M - Commerce
Jan – May
Introduction to Shop Safety, Spring Semester, A&M - Commerce
2017
Aug – Dec
Advanced Studio Problems II, (Graduate level), Fall Semester, A&M - Commerce
Jul – Aug
Advanced Studio Problems, (Graduate level), Summer II, A&M - Commerce
Graduate Seminar, (Graduate level), Summer II, A&M - Commerce
Jan – May
Introduction to Shop Safety, Spring Semester, A&M - Commerce
Contemporary Figurative Sculpture, Spring Semester, A&M - Commerce
2016
Aug – Dec
Introduction to Shop Safety, Fall Semester, A&M - Commerce
Critical Thinking: Freshman Success Seminar, Fall Semester, A&M - Commerce
Jun – Jul
1st Year Studio Problems (Graduate level), Summer I, A&M - Commerce
Jul – Aug
Graduate Seminar, (Graduate level), Summer II, A&M - Commerce
Jun – Aug
Site Specific Art, Independent, Summer I & II, A&M - Commerce
Shop Safety Practicum, Independent study, Summer I & II, A&M - Commerce
Jan – May
Senior Practicum, Spring Semester, A&M - Commerce
Introduction to Shop Safety, Spring Semester, A&M - Commerce
2015
Aug – Dec
Practical Externship, Independent Study, Fall Semester, A&M - Commerce
Jun – Aug
Figurative Sculpture, Summer I and II semesters, A&M - Commerce
Jan – May
Introduction to Shop Safety, Spring Semester (2 Sections), A&M - Commerce
Advanced Sculpture Techniques, Independent Study, Spring semester, A&M - Commerce
2014
Jun – Aug
Architectural Ceramics, Summer I and II semesters, A&M - Commerce
2013
Aug – Dec
Introduction to Ceramics, Fall semester, A&M - Commerce
Jun – Aug
Figurative Ceramics, Summer I & II semesters, A&M - Commerce
Jan – May
Introduction to Ceramics, Spring semester, A&M - Commerce
2010
Aug – Dec
Ceramics: 3D Concepts, Instructor of Record, Fall semester, University of Florida
Jan – May
Ceramics: 3D Concepts, Instructor of Record, Spring semester, University of Florida
2009
Aug – Dec
Ceramic Figure Sculpture, Instructor of Record, Fall semester, University of Florida
Jan – May
Ceramics for Non – Majors, Instructor of Record, Spring semester, University of Florida
Research and Scholarly And Creative Activities
2020
Strange Figurations (Surreal, Visionary and Extraordinary Art), International Exhibition, SlowArt, Limner Gallery, Juror: Tim Slowinski, Hudson, New York
Tiny But Mighty II : (National Exhibition of Small 3D Artworks), National Exhibition, d’Art Center, Juror: Betsy DiJulio, Norfolk, Virginia
11th Annual 10x10x10xTieton 2020, International Exhibition, Tieton Arts & Humanities, Juror: Marina Pacini & Timothy J. Standring, Tieton, Washington
Crafting and Navigating Annual Performance towards Tenure/Promotion in Academia, National Council on Education for Ceramic Arts (NCECA), International Conference, MULTIVALENT: Clay, Mindfulness, and Memory, (March 2020), Richmond, Virginia
Academia: Questions I Wish I Knew to Ask, Answers I Have Now, National Council on Education for Ceramic Arts (NCECA), International Conference, MULTIVALENT: Clay, Mindfulness, and Memory, (March 2020), Richmond, Virginia
2019
Dan Jones Memorial, Lead Designer & Art Director, ($100,000), A&M - Commerce, Commerce, Texas
Department of Art Research Grant, ($1,000), A&M - Commerce
60 Years of Making: Edinboro University Ceramic Alumni Exhibition, International Exhibition, Sweetwater Center for the Arts, Juror: Edward Eberle, Sewickley, Pennsylvania
Guest Juror, International Exhibition, Creep Show, Clay Center of New Orleans, New Orleans, Louisiana
Creep Show, International Exhibition, Clay Center of New Orleans, New Orleans, Louisiana
Clay Bodies, International Exhibition, Clay Center of New Orleans, Juror: Jamie Bates Sloan, New Orleans, Louisiana
2018
be seen, Hunt County Public Art Commission, Keep Greenville Beautiful 501c3, ($25,000), Greenville, Texas
Master Class, Artist Lecture and Demonstration, Booker T. Washington High School, Dallas, Texas
Small Works Show, Core New Art Space, Juror: Victoria Eubanks, Denver, Colorado
100 Square Inches of Art, 3 Square Art, Juror: Craig McKee, Fort Collins, Colorado
2018 A&M - Commerce: Faculty Exhibition, University Gallery, Commerce, Texas
The Figure in Clay, The Clay Center of New Orleans, Juror: Nathan Murray, New Orleans, Louisiana
Writing Center Timeline Review, A&M - Commerce, Commerce, Texas
Co-Project Manager, Art Educator Workshop, Commerce, Texas
2017
Lead Designer and Art Director: The Arch ($30,000), (Proposed), A&M - Commerce, Commerce, Texas
2017 A&M - Commerce: Faculty Exhibition, University Gallery, Commerce, Texas
Featured, Kasum Contemporary Fine Art, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
University Zone, ARTSCAPE, Dallas Arboretum & Botanical Garden, Dallas, Texas
MUGSHOTS: Celebrating Ceramics, Verum Ultimum Art Gallery, Curator: Jennifer Cutshall, Portland, Oregon
23rd Annual El Corazon Exhibition, Bath House Cultural Center, Curator: Jose Vargas, Dallas, Texas
Creatures Real and Imagined, uBe Art, Berkeley, California
Wichita Falls Museum of Art Invitational, Midwestern State University, Wichita Falls Museum of Art, Wichita Falls, Texas
Regional Ceramic Juried Competition, University of Dallas, Beatrice M. Haggerty Gallery, Jurior: Virginia Marsh, Irving, Texas
2017 Artist Studio Tour, Hearts for the Arts, Public Art Projects, Greenville, Texas
2016
SIX: Small Works Show, National Exhibition, Art Room, Fort Worth, Texas
2016 A&M - Commerce: Faculty Exhibition, University Gallery, Commerce, Texas
Lead Designer & Project Manager: Wathena Temple Fine Arts Building Renovation, ($150,000), A&M - Commerce, Commerce, Texas
Visiting Artist Workshop, Rains Independent School District, Emory, Texas
2016 Artists Studio Tour, Hearts for the Arts, Public Art Projects, Greenville, Texas
2015
The Season 2015 poster design, College of Humanities, Social Science and Arts, A&M - Commerce, Commerce, Texas
CFEI Co-Brand Design, Center for Faculty Excellence and Innovation, A&M - Commerce, Commerce, Texas
Nebula, Department of Science, A&M - Commerce, Commerce, Texas
Annual Bill Griffith Jr. Symposium design, A&M - Commerce, Commerce, Texas
Success Stories design, A&M - Commerce, Commerce, Texas
Recruiting materials design, A&M - Commerce, Commerce, Texas
Guest Lecture, “Should I go to graduate school?” A&M - Commerce, Commerce, Texas
Project Manager, Patrick Dougherty Project, ($50,000), A&M - Commerce, Commerce, Texas
Idiosyncrasy 2: A Figurative Ceramics Exhibition, Wathena Gallery, Commerce, Texas
2015 A&M - Commerce: Faculty Exhibition, University Gallery, Commerce, Texas
Visiting Artist Workshop, Mesquite Independent School District, Mesquite, Texas
Teaching is a work of ART, Group Exhibition, Meadows Cultural Center, Emory, Texas
2014
Architectural Ceramics Exhibition, ArtSpace, Commerce, Texas
2014 A&M - Commerce: Faculty Exhibition, University Gallery, Commerce, Texas
The Season 2014 poster design, College of Humanities, Social Science and Arts, A&M - Commerce, Commerce, Texas
Success Stories design, A&M - Commerce, Commerce, Texas
2013
2013 A&M - Commerce: Faculty Exhibition, University Gallery, Commerce, Texas
Figurative Ceramics Workshop, South Texas University, McAllen, Texas
Idiosyncrasy: A Figurative Ceramics Exhibition, University Gallery, Commerce, Texas
2012
Artist Lecture Presentation, Texas A&M University-Commerce, Commerce, Texas
2011
Session 3 Exhibition, Penland School of Crafts, Penland, North Carolina
Master Debaser, MFA Thesis Exhibition I, University Gallery, Gainesville, Florida
Artist Assistant, Stephen Dixon, Liaison and coordinator of workshop presented, Penland School of Crafts, Penland, North Carolina
2009
Body Perspectives, Invitational, Funke Fired Arts Center, Cincinnati, Ohio
Panorama, Invitational, Roswell Art Center West, Roswell, Georgia
Currents, Focus Gallery, Gainesville, Florida, Jurors – Holly Hannessian & Anna Calluori – Holcombe
2006
Oil City Arts Show, Transit Gallery, Oil City, Pennsylvania
2005
Edinboro University Annual Student Exhibition, Bruce Gallery, Edinboro, Pennsylvania
Eclectic Etceteras Scholarship Exhibition, Bates Gallery, Edinboro, Pennsylvania
Cultivating Delusion: Solo Exhibition, Bates Gallery, Edinboro, Pennsylvania
Edinboro Clay Club Exhibition, Bates Gallery, Graduate and Undergraduate Students, Edinboro, Pennsylvania
Edinboro Painting and Drawing Annual Exhibition, Invitational, Hamilton Hall Exhibition, Edinboro, Pennsylvania
Oil City Arts Show, Transit Gallery, Oil City, Pennsylvania
2004
Simply Cups, Bates Gallery, Edinboro Clay Club Exhibition, Graduate and Undergraduate, Edinboro, Pennsylvania
Oil City Arts Show, Transit Gallery, Oil City, Pennsylvania
Franklin Annual Art Show, Barrow – Civic Theatre Exhibition, Franklin, Pennsylvania
2003
Oil City Arts Show, Transit Gallery, Oil City, Pennsylvania
Service
2021
Juror : 3D Sculpture Art Student Competition, Rockwall ISD, Rockwall, TX
University Gallery Committee, (Ongoing), Department of Art, A&M – Commerce
CHSSA Career Coach Committee, CHSSA, A&M – Commerce
Representative of A&M – Commerce, NCECA Conference, Cincinnati, Ohio
2020
Scholarship Committee, Department of Art, (Ongoing), A&M – Commerce
Honors Thesis Committee: Lisa Clayton, (Ongoing), A&M – Commerce
Institutional Effectiveness Author (I.E.) BA/BFA Studio Art, A&M – Commerce
MUD Club, Faculty Advisor, Student Organization, (Ongoing), A&M – Commerce
Honors Thesis Committee: Emma Grace Anderson, A&M – Commerce
Plano ISD Lecture and Workshop, (3) artist workshops, A&M - Commerce
Rockwall ISD Lecture and Demonstration, Rockwall, Texas
2019
Plano ISD Lecture and Partnership, Lecture/Presentation and Co – Project Coordinator, (Representative of A&M - Commerce), Plano, Texas
Art Day Workshops, Lecture and Demonstration, A&M - Commerce
Art Educator Workshops, Lecture and Demonstration, A&M - Commerce
Representative of A&M - Commerce, NCECA Conference, Minneapolis, Minnesota
Search Committee Chair: Tenure – Track: Faculty position, (Department of Art), A&M - Commerce
National Accreditation of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD) Completion Committee, Chair, A&M - Commerce
Graduate Faculty Representative, PhD Dissertation, A&M - Commerce
Honors Thesis Committee: Emma Grace Anderson, A&M - Commerce
2021 – 2018
OSP Research Advisory Board, Chair: Dr. Matt Wood, A&M - Commerce
2018
Booker T. Washington High School (art magnet) Representative of A&M - Commerce, College Showcase Master Class, Dallas, Texas
Search Committee: Non Tenure – Track: Administrative Assistant III position (Department of Art), A&M - Commerce
Search Committee: Tenure – Faculty position (Mass Media Journalism / MMJ), A&M - Commerce
Search Committee: Non Tenure – Track: Faculty position (Mass Media Journalism / MMJ), A&M - Commerce
Search Committee: Non Tenure – Track: Art Facilities Coordinator, (Department of Art), A&M - Commerce
Art Day Workshops, Lecture and Demonstration, A&M - Commerce
Department of Art Gallery Committee, A&M - Commerce
Representative of A&M - Commerce, NCECA Conference, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Special Assistant to Dr. Wadley for National Accreditation of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD) Self – Study, A&M - Commerce, Commerce, Texas
Graduate Coordinator (MA) Program, A&M - Commerce, Commerce, Texas
2019 – 2017
Workload Policy Committee, A&M - Commerce, Commerce, Texas
Representative of A&M - Commerce, NCECA Conference, Portland, Oregon
Website Oversight Committee, A&M - Commerce, Commerce, Texas
2018 – 2014
Safety Committee, A&M - Commerce, Commerce, Texas
Co – Project Manager, Art Educator Workshop, Commerce, Texas
2016
Lions Innovation Showcase, Research Symposium, A&M - Commerce, Commerce, Texas
2013
Marketing Committee, A&M - Commerce, Commerce, Texas
Graduate / Honors Committees
2021 – 2015
Undergraduate Honors Thesis Committees:
Lisa Clayton, (Ongoing), A&M – Commerce
Emma Anderson, (Highest Honors), Graduated 2020, A&M – Commerce
MA Thesis Committees: (19 Graduate Students), A&M – Commerce
MFA Thesis Committee Chair: Katie Ritchie, A&M – Commerce
MFA Thesis Committees: (9 Graduate Students), A&M – Commerce
Grants, Honors and Awards
2021
Advisor of the Year, (nominated) Student Organizations – TAMUC, A&M – Commerce
Supplemental Funding: Ceramics – CHSSA, ($8,200), A&M – Commerce
2020
Department of Art Research Grant, ($1,000), A&M – Commerce
2019
Ceaseless Industry, (nominated) 2019 – 2020 Faculty Senate Recognition Awards for Professional Excellence, College of Humanities, Social Sciences & Arts (CHSSA) Texas A&M University – Commerce Research Grant, ($3,000), A&M - Commerce
Department of Art Research Grant, ($1,000), A&M - Commerce
2018 – 2016
Hunt County Public Art Grant, ($25,000), Hunt County, Texas
2011 – 2008
Graduate Teaching Assistantships
2006
Awarded: First Place in Professional 3 – D Art, Transit Fine Arts Gallery
2005
Awarded: Steven Kemenyffy Excellence in Advanced Sculpture Award,
(Earned Solo Art Exhibition chosen by Edinboro University student body)
2004
Awarded: First Place in Professional 3 – D Art Transit Fine Arts Gallery
Awarded: Second Place in Professional 3 – D Art, Barrow – Civic Theatre
2003
Awarded: First Place in Professional 3 – D Art, Transit Fine Arts Gallery
Professional Organizations
2021 – 2002
National Council on Education for the Ceramic Arts (NCECA), Premium Member, https://nceca.net/
2021 – 2018
National Sculpture Society, Associate Member, https://nationalsculpture.org/
Texas Sculpture Association, Member, http://www.txsculpture.com/home.php
International Ceramics Arts Network, ICAN, Member, https://ceramicartsnetwork.org/
Gallery Representation
2017 – 2016
Kasum Contemporary Fine Art, Director: Tony Morton
1706 NW 16th Street, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, 73106
http://www.kasumcontemporary.com/
Prior Professional Development
2011 – 2008
Graduate Assistants United, Graduate Assistant Silver Member, Gainesville, Florida
Graduate Teaching Assistant, University of Florida
2011
Artist Assistant, Stephen Dixon, Liaison and coordinator of workshop presented, Penland School of Crafts, Penland, North Carolina
Representative of University of Florida at NCECA Conference, Tampa, Florida
Visual Resource Center, Graduate Assistant, University of Florida
Duties included: scanning, Photoshop correction, formatting, compiling, and collating images. Programs used: Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and Acrobat, Adobe Dreamweaver, Mozilla Firefox, and blogger
2010
Representative of University of Florida at NCECA conference, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
2010 – 2009
Secretary of H.O.T. Clay (Hand – built or Thrown), University of Florida student ceramics organization, Duties and programs used:
recording minutes, Microsoft Office, Mozilla, publishing, blog maintenance, listserv coordinating, statistics of organization
2009
Representative of University of Florida at NCECA Conference, Phoenix, Arizona
Hand – building and Throwing Techniques Workshop, Presentation of skills and techniques, provided information about the University of Florida, New World School for the Arts, Miami, Florida
Visiting Artist Assistant, Anne Drew Potter, Liaison and coordinator of workshop presented, formal introduction for artist lecture, Gainesville, Florida
2009 – 2008
Glaze Lab Manager, Graduate Teaching Assistant, University of Florida
Duties included: organizing, inventory, dry material knowledge and assistance, distribution, material testing and display, general and specialized equipment maintenance
Kiln Room Manager, Graduate Assistant, University of Florida
Duties included: organizing, inventory, kiln maintenance, kiln construction, firing assistance, general and specialized equipment maintenance, custodial, University of Florida
2005
Representative of Edinboro University at NCECA conference, Baltimore, Maryland
Bibliography
2020
https://bit.ly/32giFPo “University Student’s Art On Display At Commerce Post Office, Jerrod Knight, September 2020
2019
https://bit.ly/2Fkausp, “Ceramics Monthly, Topic: Ceramic Artists International Call for Entries, February 4, 2019, March 2019 issue
https://bit.ly/33hLeez, Call for Entry, Carole Epp, February 16, 2019
Call for Entries, Clay Center of New Orleans
2017
https://bit.ly/2DO8k3Q “Be Seen” installed downtown, Brad Kellar, September 2017
Exhibition Flyer
http://www.ube – art.com/creatures – real – and – imagined – ii, uBe Art, Exhibition website
2016
“Hunt County Public Art to Install Pieces by University Connected Artists,” Sara Wray, Pride Online, page 50, http://sites.tamuc.edu/news/pridemagazine/, February 2016
“Hearts for the Arts gala Saturday,” Brad Kellar, The Herald Banner, February 2016
“Art In The Public Eye,” Joseph Alderman, The East Texan, February, statement, 2016
“Group reveals new art projects”, Byron Taylor, The Herald Banner, January 2016
2014
“500 Figures in Clay,” Nan Smith, Lark Crafts Publishing, February 2014
2010
“Figure Sculptors from University of Florida Ceramics,” Jane Durrell, Ceramics: Art and Perception, No. 81 2010, statement cited, work pictured (2 images), pp. 65 – 67
2008
“MFA Factor: University of Florida,” Ceramics Monthly, November, statement, work pictured, pp. 52 – 54
Post – Graduate Experience
2018 – 2012
Aug – Aug
Coordinator of Art Facilities & Summer Programs, Texas A&M University –Commerce, Commerce, Texas
I managed, organized and oversaw all graduate students and undergraduate students and student workers in a productive and professional manner on a daily basis. I served as Graduate Coordinator for the Masters of Arts (MA) program that I designed and co – developed with my Department Head to have a summer semester delivery. I maintained and fabricated all equipment in various studio environments in addition to fiduciary responsibilities including university budgets and obligations. I applied skills, organization and creativity while problem solving intense creative tasks. I also served as Instructor of Record for various undergraduate and graduate courses for seven years. In addition, I participated in all faculty events and served on several graduate committees, Departmental and University committees. I also acted as faculty advisor for the TAMUC Art Club for 2 years.
2012
Warehouse Manager, Santa Fe Clay, Santa Fe, New Mexico
Managed and controlled a fully dry and chemical stocked laboratory, ordered materials, completed sales and provided excellent and precise information to clients at a world – class art facility with an emphasis on the ceramic arts.
Specialized Skills
Ceramics: ceramic material use and knowledge: large and small – scale figurative sculpting, armature construction, mold making (plaster, alginate, rubber), wheel throwing, hand – building techniques, ceramic material formulation, glaze calculation, application techniques, firing techniques (reduction, oxidation, atmospheric, raku), decals, luster, post – firing mixed media
Sculpture: welding (Oxy – Acetylene & MIG) wood working (table saw, band saw, miter saw, & hand), grinders (bench & hand), sanders (hand & table sanders), drills, nail guns, all other power / manual tools / installation, resin casting, silicone molds
Painting/Drawing/Printmaking: painting (oil, acrylic, and watercolor), figure drawing (proficient knowledge of anatomy), charcoal, wet medias, inks, collage, etching, monoprints, screen – printing, linoleum block, wood block
Computer: Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe CC Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign), blogger, browsers (Mozilla, Chrome, Explorer, Safari)