101 Beverly Dr. Baton Rouge, LA 70806
Education:
2002 MFA Ceramics. Louisiana State University. Baton Rouge, LA.
1997 BFA Ceramics. University of Minnesota-Twin Cities. Minneapolis, MN.
Teaching Experience:
Baton Rouge Community College. Baton Rouge, LA.
2006-present Department Chair: Art, Music, Theater, & Entertainment Tech.
2004-present Instructor. Ceramics, 2 &3-D Design, Sculpture, Intro to Art.
2004 Adjunct Instructor. 3-D Design & Introduction to Art. Spring and Summer
Semesters.
2003 Adjunct Instructor. Introduction to Art. Fall Semester.
Southern University. Baton Rouge, LA.
2003 Adjunct Instructor. Ceramics and Introduction to Art. Fall Semester.
University of Wisconsin-Stout. Menomonie, WI.
2003 Lecturer. Beginning, Intermediate,& Advanced Ceramics. Spring Semester.
Louisiana State University. Baton Rouge. LA.
2002 Instructor. Beginning Throwing. Spring Semester.
2001 Instructor. Beginning Handbuilding. Fall Semester.
2001 Teaching Assistant. Intermediate Ceramics, Mold Making. Spring Semester.
2000 Instructor. Beginning 2-D Design. Fall Semester
2000 Teaching Assistant. Beginning Handbuilding. Spring Semester.
Archie Bray Foundation for the Ceramics Arts. Helena, MT.
2000 Instructor. Beginning Handbuilding, Kid’s Class. Summer Session.
Matthew’s Park Community Center. Minneapolis, MN.
1997 Instructor. Beginning Handbuilding. Winter and Spring Quarters.
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities. Minneapolis, MN.
1996 Teaching Assistant. Beginning Throwing. Fall Quarter.
1995 Teaching Assistant. Beginning Handbuilding. Spring Quarter.
Professional Experience:
LSU Museum of Art. Baton Rouge, LA.
2004 Contract Preparator. Assist with the inventory, handling and packing of
permanent collection as they prepare for move to new facility. Assist with
installation if traveling exhibit.
Burts Cason Inc. Baton Rouge, LA.
2002-3 Potter/ Lab Technician. Responsible for production of ceramic lamps
both handbuilt and thrown forms, glazing and firing. Maintaining studio
equipment, kilns, and supplies.
Internships, Visiting Artist, & Residencies:
Watershed Center for the Ceramic Arts. Watershed, ME.
2006 Artists Invite Artists Resident.
Louisiana State University. Baton Rouge, LA.
2005 Visiting Artist.
Southern University. Baton Rouge, LA.
2004 Visiting Artist.
Archie Bray Foundation for the Ceramic Arts. Helena, MT.
2000 Summer Resident Artist.
Weisman Art Museum. Minneapolis, MN.
1998-9 Intern. Assisted potter Warren MacKenzie in the process of cataloging his
personal art collection that was endowed to the Weisman Museum.
Awards, Publications, & Memberships:
2007 NCECA Emerging Artist. Louisville, KY.
2006 “Ceramic Artists Take Captivating Look at Human Condition”. The
Advocate. Anne Price. January 8.
2005 “APU Galleries: Mother-Daughter Show” Anchorage Daily News. Don
Decker. October 13. Review of “Familiar”. Anchorage Press. October.
2005 “Varied BR Gallery Exhibit” The Advocate. John Wirt. June 12.
2004 Juried Artist Member. Baton Rouge Gallery for Contemporary Art.
Baton Rouge, LA
Artist Mini-Grant Recipient. Louisiana Division of the Arts. Baton Rouge, LA
“Crafters Coast to Coast”, Syndicated Television Program. HGTV
Editorial Board/ “Seen” Monthly Art Columnist. Jetbunny Magazine.
Baton Rouge, LA.
“Snapshot” Jetbuuny Magazine. June.
“Thirsty”, Jetbunny Magazine. February.
“First Erection”, Jetbunny Magazine. January
Louisiana State University. Baton Rouge. LA.
1999-02 Graduate Teaching Assistantship.
1999-02 Graduate Academic Enhancement Award.
2001 Summer Graduate Assistantship. Awarded for participation of the Art and
Design Collaboration in Mexico City, Mexico.
2000-1 President. Ceramic Art Student Association.
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities. Minneapolis, MN.
1997 Brown/MacKenzie Scholarship.
Joel and Aja Ceramic Scholarship.
Katherine Nash Scholarship.
Selected Exhibitions:
*indicates juried exhibition **indicates solo exhibition ***indicates invitational
2007 La Mesa; Santa Fe Clay Exhibition*** Louisville, KY.
Post Millennium Exponent*** Louisville, KY.
Appetite’s Syntax** Baton Rouge Gallery. Baton Rouge, LA.
2006 Mapping** Gallery Lafayette. Lafayette, LA.
Post Millennium Exponent*** Lawrence, KS.
Instinct** Baton Rouge Gallery. Baton Rouge, LA.
8 Fluid Ounces II* Shaw Center. Baton Rouge, LA.
Tea Time: The Art of the Teapot*** Kalamazoo Art Institute, Kalamazoo, MI.
Teapots: Universal Adoration*** Pewabic Pottery. Detroit, MI.
Salt and Pepper Show*** Baltimore Clay Works, Baltimore, MD.
Art of the Pot Reunion*** Clay Ways Gallery, Austin, TX.
2005 NCECA National.* Baltimore ,MD.
Art Of The Pot.*** Austin, TX.
Tender.* Baton Rouge Gallery. Baton Rouge, LA.
Hot Stuff/Clay Tigers.*** Signature Gallery. Atlanta, GA.
Familiar.** Alaska Pacific University. Anchorage, AK.
Pots: Objects of Virtue.* Bedford Gallery, Walnut Creek, CA.
Gifted.*** The Clay Studio. Philadelphia, PA.
2004 Soft Animal**.Oculus Gallery. Baton Rouge, LA.
Art Melt*. Fuqua Building. Baton Rouge, LA.
BRCC Faculty Show.*** Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College.
Gautier, MS.
2003 Dinner is Served*. Worcester Center for Crafts. Worcester, MA.
52 Pick-Up**. Red Star Bar. Baton Rouge, LA.
2002 In the Dark. *** Oculus Gallery. Baton Rouge, LA.
Puffed Up**. News Bee Gallery. Baton Rouge, LA.
Full: MFA Thesis Exhibit**. Foster Gallery. Baton Rouge, LA.
Nien-Thing. ***Oculus Gallery. Baton Rouge, LA.
2001 50th Anniversary Auction.*** Archie Bray Foundation. Helena, MT.
2000 Current Views* Furlong Gallery. Menomonie, WI.
Focus on Function: Ceramics Biennial* Nash Gallery. Minneapolis, MN.
Archie Bray Resident Exhibition*. Helena, MT.
Ninefold.*** Houston Community College-Central. Houston, TX.
Foot in the Door Show. Minneapolis Institute of Art. Minneapolis, MN.
