Education: 2011 Masters of Fine Art, West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV 2007 Bachelors of Fine Art, Utah Valley University, Orem, UT Professional Experience Current-2011 Studio Manager/Resident Artist, ZenClay, Morgantown, WV 2011-2009 Graduate Assistant, WVU Office of International Programs, Morgantown, WV 2010 International Forum, Coordinator, West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV Dialogue on Africa, Coordinator, West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV 2009 Dialogue on China, Coordinator, West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV 2009-2007 Studio Assistant, Lab Tech, West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV 2008 Production Studio Assistant, West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV 2007-2005 Ceramic Lab Technician, Utah Valley University, Orem, UT Selected Awards: 2010 Global Education Opportunities (GEO) Grant, West Virginia University 2010-2009 College of Creative Arts International Travel Grant, West Virginia University Luce Foundation China Fellowship, West Virginia University, 2009-2007 Tuition Waiver, West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV 2008 China Initiative Travel Grant, Henry Luce Foundation College of Creative Arts International Travel Grant, West Virginia University College of Creative Arts Domestic Travel Grant, West Virginia University 2007 Outstanding Academic Achievement Award, Utah Valley University, Orem, UT Award of Excellence, Utah Valley University student Exhibition, Ceramics 2006 Award of Merit, Utah Valley University Student Exhibition, Watercolor 3rd place, “Who am I?”, Utah Valley University, Orem, UT Selected Solo Exhibitions: 2012 ZenClay, Morgantown, WV, Daily Connection ZenClay, Morgantown, WV, Relics 2011 ZenClay, Morgantown, WV, Polar Opposites Pierce Art Gallery, Montgomery, WV, WVU: Institute of Technology, Objects of Status 2010 Mesaros Gallery, Morgantown, WV, WVU, (In)Significant Objects Selected Group Exhibitions: 2012 Clay Place, Columbus, OH, ReBoot: Deux Parkersburg Art Center, Parkersburg, WV, 69th Annual AAWV Juried Exhibition 2011 Stifel Fine Arts Center, Wheeling, WV, West Virginia Juried Exhibition Clay Place, Carnegie, PA, Ceramic Artists of West Virginia Invitational West Virginia University, Morgantown WV, Student Showcase ZenClay, Morgantown, WV, Graduate Exhibition 2010 The Clay Studio of Missoula, Missoula, MT, Soda Salt National V, Juried Exhibition Fast Forward Gallery, Pittsburgh, PA, You’re a Cheese Sandwitch Glasses Gallery, Baton Rouge, LA, 8 fluid ounces, Juried Exhibition 2009 ZenClay, Morgantown, WV, WVU Ceramics Dept. Randolph Arts Guild, Asheboro, NC, Symposium Exhibition 2008 Robert P. Anderson Gallery, Jingdezhen Ceramic Institute, China NCECA Student Show: Shared Journeys, Juried Exhibition ZenClay, Morgantown, WV, WVU students X 6 ZenClay, Morgantown, WV, WVU Alumni Exhibition 2007 Woodbury Art Museum, Orem, UT, BFA Exhibition Woodbury Art Museum, Orem, UT, Student Exhibition, Juried Exhibition 2006 Woodburn Gallery, Orem UT, Who am I, Juried Exhibition Woodbury Art Museum, Orem, UT, Student Exhibition, Juried Exhibition Presentations & Workshops 2011-2009 West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV, Study Abroad 101 Seminars 2011 WVU Institute of Technology, Montgomery, WV, Demonstration/Discussion 2010 NCECA: Independence, Philadelphia, PA, Graduate Lecture forum Conferences Attended 2011 NCECA: Shared Journeys II, Morgantown, WV 2010 NCECA: Independence, Philadelphia, PA NCECA Pre-Conference, West Virginia University, Morgantown,WV 2009 NCECA: Ceramic Interface: From Dawn to Digital, Phoenix, AZ 22nd Annual North Carolina Pottery Conference, Ashboro, NC 2008 NCECA: Shared Journeys, Jingdezhen, PR China NCECA: Confluence, Pittsburgh, PA NCECA Pre-Conference: West Virginia University, Morgantown,WV 2007 NCECA: Old Currents/New Blends, Louisville, KY Travel Experience 2010 Talavera Ceramics and Spanish in Mexico: Immersion in Guanajuato, Mexico 2009 North Carolina Pottery Research: Mint Museum, Seagrove, Penland 2008 Ceramics In China: Fall semester study abroad program in Jingdezhen, China 2007 Study Abroad Art History: Italy. France, Netherlands, Czech Republic 2006 Utah Valley University: Art and Visual Communications in NYC, New York 2000 International Construction and Cultural Experience, Gotemba, Japan Clubs & Associations 2010-2006 NCECA Member 2010-2009 West Virginia University Ceramics Guild 2012-2009 Golden Key National Honor Society, West Virginia University Volunteer Work & Charitable Donations 2012 Empty Bowls Monongalia, Morgantown, WV 2011 Empty Bowls Monongalia, Morgantown, WV 2010-2007 $3500 donated to WVU student ceramics guild from Studio Sales 2010 Lockbridge Pottery Exhibitions, Lockbridge WV Empty Bowls Monongalia, Morgantown, WV NCECA Pre-Conference Volunteer: West Virginia University, Assistant to Sara Jaeger 2009 Lockbridge Pottery Exhibitions, Lockbridge WV Empty Bowls Monongalia, Morgantown, WV 2008 NCECA: Shared Journeys Symposium Volunteer, Jingdezhen, China, Assistant to Beth Cavaner Stichter & Peter Beseaker NCECA Volunteer, Surveys, Pittsburgh, PA NCECA Pre-Conference Volunteer: West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV, Assistant to Tara Wilson. 2007 Empty Bowls Monongalia, Morgantown, WV Collections Jingdezhen Ceramic Institute, permanent collection, Jingdezhen, China |
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