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EDUCATION 2004    B.S. in Art Education             Penn State University, University Park, PA 2001    M.F.A. in Ceramics             San Diego State University, San Diego, CA                                                                           1994    B.F.A. in Ceramics                   Penn State University, University Park, PA

 

EXHIBITIONS AND SHOWS

2010    "Digital Clay", Carbondale Clay Center, Carbondale, CO- Juried by Mark Burleson and K Rhynus Cesark
"San Diego Potters' Guild Show", Terminal 2 West, San Diego International Airport, San Diego, CA  
"California Clay Competition", The Artery, Davis, CA- Juried by Stan Welsh
 Two-Person Invitational Show: Patsy Cox and Eric Rempe
         Hyde Art Gallery, Grossmont College, El Cajon, CA
"Second Annual National Juried Cup Exhibition" Lux Center for the Arts,  Lincoln, NE- Juried by Linda Arbuckle
"Mad Hatter's Tea Party" Armory Art Center, West Palm Beach, FL- Juried
"Ink and Clay 36", W. Keith and Janet Kellogg University Art Gallery, Cal Poly University, Pomona, CA-Juried by Elaine Levin
"Big Fish, Small Pot IV: Fourth International Small Teapot Competition and Show"
            Saddleback College Art Gallery, Mission Viejo, CA- Juried by Guangzhen Zhou
"3rd Biennial Concordia Continental Ceramics Competition"
            Concordia University, St. Paul, MN- Juried by Wil Shynkaruk

2009    "Teapots: Object to Subject"
            William D. Cannon Art Gallery, Carlsbad, CA 92011-Invitational
“Drink Up! Ceramic Cup Invitational”
            The Armory Art Center, West Palm Beach, FL, 33401
  Featured Artist,  Coronado Art Walk, Coronado, CA

2008    “8 fl Ounces 3, A Bi-annual Juried/Invitational Cup Show”, Shaw Center for the Arts, Baton Rouge, LA- Juried by Mikey Walsh

2007    “3^rd Annual National Juried Cup Show”, University of Arkansas, Taylor Library  
             Gallery Monticello, AR- Juried by Connor Burns
"It’s Only Clay", The Bemidji Community Art Center, Bemidji, MN- Juried by Jeff Oestriche
"Bowls 2007", Cultural Building Arts Center, UNCW, Wilmington, NC- Juried by Virginia Scotchie
"Carbondale Clay National III",  Carbondale Clay Center, Carbondale, CO- Juried Doug Casebeer
"National Juried/Invitational Ceramic Cup Show", Isadore Gallery, Lancaster, PA
"7^th Annual National Juried Cup Show", Kent State University, Downtown Gallery,  Kent, OH- Juried By Bill Jones
"California Clay Competition", The Artery, Davis, CA- Juried by James Frederick Melchert

2006    "Glass, Clay, Wood, Metals, and Fibers: The Art of Contemporary Crafts”
            John Weatherhead Gallery, University of Saint Francis, Fort Wayne, IN- Invitational
“American Ceramics in Hokkaido”, Enzogama Gallery, Hokkaido, Japan- Invitational
“Jersey Shore Clay National”, M.T. Burton Gallery, Surf City, NJ- Juried by Doug Casebeer
“6^th Annual National Juried Cup Show”, Kent State University, Downtown Gallery,  Kent, OH- Juried By Jason Hess
“1^st Annual Juried Cup Show”, University of Arkansas, Taylor Library Gallery, Monticello, AR- Juried by Kirk Mangus
“International Orton Cone Box Show”, Two year traveling exhibition- Juried by Steven Hill, Don Reitz, Inge Balch

2005    "Glass, Clay, Wood, Metals, Stone and Fiber: The Art of Contemporary Crafts”, John Weatherhead
            Gallery, University of Saint Francis, Fort Wayne, IN- Invitational
“Pots: Objects of Virtue” Bedford Gallery, Walnut Creek, CA- Juried by Mark Pharis
“For Two-A Show of Contemporary Pottery Inspired by Pairs"
            Carbondale Clay Center, Carbondale, CO- Juried by committee
“Clay Cup X” University Museum, Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, IL- Juried by Virginia Scotchie
“Ceramic Art Competition” Gallery International, Baltimore, MD (NCECA)- Juried by Ron Lang and Adelaide Paul

2004    “Men’s Work” Tierra Solida: A Clay Art Gallery, Santa Barbara, CA- Invitational
                         Two Person Show ThreeCups Gallery, San Diego, CA- Invitational
                        “Eight Fluid Ounces-A Cup Show” LSU School of Art Gallery, Baton Rouge, LA- Juried by Michaelene Walsh

2003    “Great Wall of Cups” Tierra Solida: A Clay Art Gallery, Santa Barbara, CA- Invitational
                        “Cup: The Intimate Object II” Charlie Cummings Clay Studio, Fort Wayne, IN- Juried by Julia Galloway
                        "Clearly Black and White”  Tierra Solida: A Clay Art Gallery, Santa Barbara, CA-  Juried by Michael Arntz
                        “Generations: Impending Lineage” Art and Industry Gallery, San Diego, CA, (NCECA)- Invitational
                        “SDSU Alumni Exhibition for NCECA” Regency Conference Center, San Diego, CA-Invitational
                        “The Art in Place”- In Place Kitchen Design Studio, La Jolla, CA (NCECA)- Invitational
                        “The Clay Cup IX” University Museum, Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, IL- Juried by Richard Shaw

2001    “A Revolt Against the Lowest Common Denominator” MFA Thesis Exhibition
                        San Diego State University, San Diego, CA- Solo
            “8+1”, Traveling Exhibition
                        Fine Arts Museum, Murmansk, Russia
                        Sami Parliment, Karashok, Norway
                        Savio Museum, Kirkenes, Norway
                        The Sami House, Karesuando, Sweden
            “Earth and Fire: The Contemporary Tea Pot” The Lancaster Museum of Art, Lancaster, PA- Invitational
            “SDSU Student Ceramic Exhibition” San Diego State University, San Diego, CA

2000    “Graduate Review Show” San Diego State University, San Diego, CA
            “The Mug Show” Vermont Artisan Designs, Brattleboro, VT- Juried
            “Get a Grip, Pottery with Handles” Vermont State Craft Center, Middlebury, VT- Juried by Karen Karnes
            "2^nd Annual Mixed Media International Juried Art Exhibition” Period Gallery, Omaha, NE- Juried
            “11^th Annual California Clay Competition” The Artery, Davis, CA- Juried by Gerald and Kelly Hong, Catalog
            “Fine Crafts 2000” Artists Unlimited, Tampa, FL- Juried by Emily Kass
            “Teapots for the 21^st Century” Chiaroscuro Galleries, Chicago, IL-Juried
            “Chef John Folse Culinary Institute 2nd Annual Utilitarian Ceramics National”
                        Nicholls State University, Thibodaux, LA- Juried by Bill Griffith

1999    “Graduate Review Show” San Diego State University, San Diego, CA

            “Whimsical and Functional Ceramic Drinking Cup Competition” Earthen Artworks, Los Angeles, CA- Juried
            “Student Purchase Award Exhibition” San Diego State University, San Diego, CA- Juried
            “Ceramic and Textile Exhibit” Emerald Plaza, San Diego, CA
 

1996    “Dick Ressel and Former Students Eric Rempe and Rose Benson” 

                        Central Market Art Company, Lancaster, PA

1995    “Solo Exhibit” The Artworks at Donneckers, Ephrata, PA

            1994    “Container/Containment” The Clay Place, Pittsburgh, PA- Juried

1992    “Penn State Exhibit at NCECA” Philadelphia, PA
 

AWARDS/ HONORS

2010    The Qulye Kilns Award for a Functional Piece

                    "California Clay Competition", The Artery, Davis, CA- Awarded by Stan Welsh

2006    Purchase Award, International Orton Cone Box Show
 

2003    Distinguished Teacher Award, San Diego County, CA

2002    Mary Beasom Bishop and Francis Sumner Merritt Scholarship
                        (Grant received for being technical assistant to Chris Staley) Haystack Mountain School of Crafts, Deer Isle, ME

2001    John and Jane Adams Award
                        (Grant for a study trip in Ecuador) San Diego State Foundation, San Diego, CA
            John and Jane Adams Award
                        (Grant to fund a traveling exhibition in Norway and Russia)
                        San Diego State Foundation, San Diego, CA

            2000    Special Recognition Award,  "2^nd Annual Mixed Media International Juried Art Exhibition", Period Gallery, Omaha, NE
                        John and Jane Adams Award (Grant for two-week study trip in Norway) San Diego State Foundation, San Diego, CA
                        Grant from the Norwegian Government for study in Russia

1999    John and Jane Adams Award (Grant for a museum study trip in New York City) San Diego State Foundation, San Diego, CA

1989    Penn Savings Bank Merit Award for Ceramics, Lancaster, PA
            Echo Valley Craft Award, Lancaster, PA
            Ceramic work chosen for permanent display, Lancaster Catholic High School Library, Lancaster, PA

 

 EMPLOYMENT/TEACHING EXPERIENCE
 

2005-Present        Full time instructor: Ceramics

                              Coronado High School, Coronado, CA

2006 (Fall)            Beginning and Advanced Throwing:  Adult Education Program, Coronado High School, Coronado, CA

2001-2005             Full time instructor: Ceramics and woodworking

                              Coronado High School, Coronado, CA

2004 (Summer)     Affiliate Faculty: Hired to build a 55 cubic foot salt kiln, Penn State University, University Park, PA

2004 (Spring)        Beginning Throwing: San Diego State University, San Diego, CA

2003 (Summer)     Beginning Ceramics: Adult Education Program, Coronado High School, Coronado, CA

2002 (Summer)     Technical Assistant to Chris Staley, Haystack Mountain School of Crafts, Deer Isle, ME

1999 (Summer)     Beginning Throwing: San Diego State University, San Diego, CA

1997 (Fall)            Introduction to Ceramics/Lab Technician: University of California San Diego, Grove Craft Center, San Diego, CA

                                      

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

            2007-Present          Juried Member of The San Diego Potters Guild

            2007-Present          Empty Bowls Coordinator, Coronado High School Ceramics, Coronado, CA- $35,000 raised and donated so far

            2009                        Juror: Kids Best/Ceramics, Del Mar Fair, Del Mar, Ca
           
            2001-2006               Designed and supervised the construction of a state of the art ceramics facility, Coronado High School,     
                                            Coronado, CA

            2005                        Invited Resident Artist: The Gift House, Hanalei, Kauai

            2004                        Built a 55-cubic-foot sprung arch salt kiln, Penn State University, University Park, PA

            2001                        Lecture: San Diego State University, San Diego, CA
                                            Lecture: Universidad Central del Ecuador, Quito, Ecuador

            1999                        Workshop: Lancaster Catholic High School, Lancaster, PA

            1998                        Designed and built an experimental wood kiln, San Diego State University, San Diego, CA

 

PUBLICATIONS

2008    500 Plates and Chargers- Innovative Expressions of Function & Style,  New York, Lark, 2008

2007    "National Clay, ‘Road’ Photos Mark 1st Fridays", The Valley Journal, Volume 33, Number 20, Pages A1, A15,
                         Carbondale, CO
            “Cups in all shapes, concepts”, The Record Courier, June 6^th, 2007, Kent, OH
            “Eighteenth Annual California Clay Competition Catalog”, The Artery, Davis, CA

2006    “A Day In the Life Of a Ceramics Teacher”, Coronado Eagle and Journal, Pages 1 and 26, Jan 18, 2006

2005    500 Cups-Ceramic Explorations of Utility & Grace, New York, Lark, 2004, pg 34

2004    “Spotlight on Contemporary Ceramic Art”, CASA Santa Barbara, Page 26
            “The Gallery” Clay Times, January/February 2004

2003    “From an Old Pile of Bricks” Pottery Making Illustrated, January/February 2003

2001    “A Revolt Against the Lowest Common Denominator” MFA Thesis, San Diego State University, San Diego, CA

2000    “11^th Annual California Clay Competition Catalog”, The Artery, Davis, CA

 

LECTURES AND WORKSHOPS ATTENDED

            2010    Silvie Granatelli: Coronado High School, Coronado, CA
                        Lana Wilson: Coronado High School, Coronado, CA
            2009    Linda Arbuckle: San Diego State University, San Diego, CA
            2008    Utilitarian Clay Conference: Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts, Gatlinburg, TN
                        Lesley Baker: San Diego State University, San Diego, CA
                        Chuck Aydlett: Mesa College, San Diego, CA         

            2007    Tom Bartel: San Diego State University, San Diego, CA

            2006    Karen Massaro: San Diego State University, San Diego, CA
                        NCECA: Portland, OR

            2005    Julia Galloway: San Diego State University, San Diego, CA
                        Liz Quakenbush: San Diego State University, San Diego, CA

2004    Christa Assad: San Diego State University, San Diego,
                        Utilitarian Clay Conference: Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts, Gatlinburg, TN

2003    Esthela Dagua and Miriam Vargas-Quichua Potters: San Diego State University
                        NCECA: San Diego, CA

2002    Chris Staley: Haystack Mountain School of Crafts, Deer Isle, ME
                        Ian Currie: Nottingham Art Center, San Marcos , CA
                        Lou Marak: San Diego State University, San Diego, CA

2001    Lana Wilson: San Diego State University, San Diego, CA
                        Peter Beasecker: San Diego State University, San Diego, CA

2000    James Watkins: San Diego State University, San Diego, CA
                        Chuck Aydlett: San Diego State University, San Diego, CA

            1999    Patty Warashina: San Diego State University, San Diego, CA
                        Jim Klueg: San Diego State University, San Diego, CA
                        Sandy Simon and Robert Brady: San Diego State University, San Diego, CA

            1998    Jeff Oestreiche: San Diego State University, San Diego, CA

1992    David Shaner: Haystack Mountain School of Crafts, Deer Isle, ME
            NCECA: Philadelphia, PA

1991    Michael Simon: Penn State University, University Park, PA

            1990    Kim Dickey: Penn State University, University Park, PA