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EDUCATION
2001mmMaster of Fine Arts in Ceramics, Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green, OH
1998mmVirginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA
1997mmUniversity of Oregon, Eugene, OR
1997mmBachelor of Art in Leadership Studies, University of Richmond, Richmond, VA

SELECTED EXHIBITIONS
Coming
2012mmAnywhere But Here, Pelham Art Center, Pelham, NY
2012mmSolo Exhibition, Delaware Center for the Contemporary Arts, Wilmington, DE
2012mmTracing Lines, Urban Arts Space, Ohio University, Columbus, OH
2012mmCub Creek Foundation, Academy of Fine Arts, VA, Erlham College, IN, Juniata College, PA
2012mmTri-Color, Schein-Joseph International Museum of Ceramic Art, Alfred, NY
2011mmLe Decor est Planté, Bernadaud Foundation, Limoge, France
2011mmOn the Edge, Archie Bray Foundation, Helena, MT
2011mmImpact, Red Lodge Clay Center, Red Lodge, MT
2010mmAAron Macy Legacy Exhibition, NAU Art Museum, Flagstaff, AZ
2010mmAAron Macy Legacy Exhibition, Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green, OH
2010mmCub Creek Foundation, Coe College, Cedar Rapids, IA
2010mmEarth Matters: NCECA Invitational, Moore College of Art, Philadelphia, PA
2010mmThe Souvenir Shop, ArtStar Gallery, Philadelphia, PA
2010mmArtist/ Educator, Rowan University, Glasboro, NJ
2010mmTransmuting Craft: Making Craft Sculptural, Montgomery College, MD
2009mmCommodities and Projection Series, The Clay Studio, Philadelphia, PA
2009mmNCECA Clay National, Arizona State University, Phoenix, AZ (catalog)
2009mmY= f(x), NCECA Conference, Phoenix, AZ
2009mmSurface, Brooklyn Artist Gym, Brooklyn, NY
2009mmWashington Project for the Arts, Katzen Art Museum, Washington, D.C. (catalog)
2009mmBirth of a Notion, Quirk Gallery, Richmond, VA
2008mmGifted II, The Clay Studio, Philadelphia, PA
2008mmFine Contemporary Crafts, Artspace, Juror: Tom Spleth, Raleigh, NC
2008mmCup Invitational, Meredith Gallery, Baltimore, MD
2008mmFaculty Exhibition, Rowan University, Glassboro, NJ
2008mmInternational Triennial of Silicate Arts, Foundation for Contemporary Ceramic Arts and
2008mmmInternational Ceramics Studio, Jurors: Aage Birck, Monica Gass, Imre Schrammel,
2008mmmJanos Probstner, and Janet Mansfield, Kecskemét, Hungary (catalog)
2008mmSan Angelo National Ceramic Competition, San Angelo Museum of Fine Arts,
2008mmmJuror: Anna Harris, TX (catalog)
2008mmY= f(x), Red Lodge Clay Center, Curator: Stephanie Lanter, Red Lodge, MT
2008mmEarthMap: Of It/ On It, Loyola College Julio Fine Arts Gallery,
2008mmmCurator: Deborah Bedwell, Baltimore, MD
2008mmThe Clay Studio Resident’s Show, MT Burton Gallery, NJ
2008mmHome and Garden, Pewabic Pottery, Detroit, MI
2008mmSmall Favors Invitational, The Clay Studio, Philadelphia, PA
2008mmNew Year: New Residents, The Clay Studio, Philadelphia, PA
2007mmContemporary Castings, Lora Robbins Gallery, University of Richmond, VA
2007mmEnsemble, Cité International des Arts, Paris, France
2007mmCeramic Abstraction, CAW, Juror: Paula Winikour, New Haven, CT
2007mmNCECA Clay National, Louisville Art Museum, Jurors: Syd Carpenter, Nick Kripal and
2007mmmSilvie Granatelli, Louisville, KY (catalog)
2007mmMaterials: Hard & Soft, Denton Arts Council, Juror: Paula Owen, Denton, TX (catalog)
2006mmThe Art of Earth and Fire, Tremmaine Galley, Lakeville, CT
2006mmBlue Clay National, Yeiser Art Center, Juror: John Utgaard, Paducah, KY
2006mmArt About Science, Permanent Collection of Longwood Center for Visual Arts, VA
2005mmStrictly Functional Pottery National Exhibition, Juror: John Glick, PA (catalog)
2005mmMastery in Clay, The Clay Studio, Philadelphia, PA
2005mmNew Directions, Barrett Art Center, Juror: Steve Evans, Poughkeepsie, NY
2005mmGifted, The Clay Studio, Philadelphia, PA
2004mmSouth of 460, Three person exhibition, Arts and Science Center, Bluefield, WV
2003mmKingston Sculpture Biennial, Curator: Judy Pfaff, Kingston, NY (catalog)
2003mmFaculty Exhibition, State University of New York, New Paltz, NY
2003mmMade in Virginia, Longwood Center for the Visual Arts, Farmville, VA
2002mmFaculty Exhibition, State University of New York, New Paltz, NY
2001mmLiminal Observations, Studio Art Centers International, Florence, Italy
2001mmLima Art Space Annual Juried Show, Lima, OH
2001mmM.F.A. Thesis Exhibition, Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green, OH
2000mmClay by the Books, Wood County Library, Bowling Green, OH
2000mmNatural Materials, Central Michigan University, Mt. Pleasant, MI
2000mmSummer Work, Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green, OH
2000mmMud in the Green Room, Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green, OH
1999mmFunctional Fire: International Woodfired Cup Show, Iowa City, IA
2000mmRiver of Fire Exhibition: Potters of the Goochland Anagama, Farmville, VA (catalog)
2000mmStrictly Functional Pottery National Exhibition, Juror: Warren MacKenzie, PA (catalog)
1998mmAstra Design Gallery, Richmond, VA
2000mmJohn Williams - Potter, Joanne Roulette Happ Gallery, Winchester, VA
2000mmShockoe Bottom Art Center Juried All Media Show, Richmond, VA

ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE
2008-10mmAdjunct Instructor, Rowan University, Glassboro, NJ
2008-10mmInstructor, The Clay Studio, Philadelphia, PA
2008-10mmCeramic Technician, Main Line Art Center, Haverford, PA
2008-10mmAdjunct Instructor Summer Session, University of Hartford, CT
2008-10mmInstructor, Fleisher Art Memorial, Philadelphia, PA
2005-07mmAssistant Professor of Art, Longwood University, Farmville, VA
2004-05mmLecturer, Longwood University, Farmville, VA
2003-04mmAdjunct Ceramics Instructor, Longwood University, Farmville, VA
2001-03mmCeramic Technician, Adjunct Ceramics Instructor, Fine Arts Building Coordinator
2008-10mmState University of New York, New Paltz, NY
2000-01mmTeacher of Record, Bowling Green State University, OH

AWARDS & RESIDENCIES
2007-10mmResidency, The Clay Studio, Philadelphia, PA
2009-10mmEmerging Artist Award, NCECA, Phoenix, AZ
2009-10mmIndependence Foundation Artist Fellowship, Philadelphia, PA
2007-10mmResidency, Cité International des Arts, Paris, France
2003-04mmResidency, Cub Creek Foundation for the Ceramic Arts, Appomattox, VA
2000-10mmGraduate Teaching Assistantship, Bowling Green State University, OH
2007-10mmToledo Community Foundation Pottery Scholarship
1999-10mmMedici Circle Grant, Bowling Green State University, OH
2007-10mmGraduate Assistantship, Bowling Green State University, OH
1997-10mmPhilip Frederick, Jr. Memorial Award in Art, University of Richmond, VA
2007-10mmChristian A. Johnson Endeavor Grant, University of Richmond, VA

PUBLICATIONS
2010mmCeramic Artists Shape a Medium, Philadelphia Inquirer, April 4, by Edward Sozanski
2010mmMainlining Ceramics, Ceramics Monthly, June (work pictured)
2009mm500 Sculptures, Lark Books
2008mmYou Are Here: The Journal of Creative Geography, Univ. of Arizona, Summer 2008 (cover)
2008mm"Contemporary Castings", Monthly Ceramic Art, Korea, by Suk Jin Choi
2008mm500 Plates, Lark Books
2007mm"Domain: An Artistic and Geographical Approach", Cultural Geographies in Practice,
2007mmmedited by Catherine Nash
2005mm"John Williams", Monthly Ceramic Art, Korea, August, by Suk Jin Choi
2005mm500 Cups, Lark Books
2001mm"Natural Materials", Ceramics Monthly, May
2000mm"Clay by the Books", Toledo Blade, Dec. 8. (Work featured)

PRESENTATIONS & LECTURES
2012mmAmerican Association of Geographers, New York, NY
2009mmNCECA Conference Presenter, Phoenix, AZ
2009mmRowan University, Glassboro, NJ
2009mmMain Line Art Center, Haverford, PA
2008mmKingsborough Community College, Brooklyn, NY
2008mmPenn Art Club, University of Pennsylvania, PA
2008mmTyler School of Art, Philadelphia, PA
2007mmContemporary Castings, The Potters Council, Richmond, VA
2006mmArts in Education Symposium: The Art of Earth and Fire, The Hotchkiss School, Lakeville, CT
2006mmDomain: An Artistic and Geographical Approach, Association of American
2006mmmGeographers Conference, Chicago, IL
2005mmLook More, Think Less, Longwood Center for the Visual Arts, Farmvile, VA
2004mmAmerican Pitfire, Longwood Center for the Visual Arts, Farmville, VA
2003mmPorcelain Workshop, Longwood Art Department, Farmville, VA