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EDUCATION



M.F.A.  1999  Ceramics and Sculpture (Summa Cum Laude)
University of Delaware, Newark, DE

                  [Graduate Teaching Assistantship/Tuition Scholar]

B. S.    1994   Studio Art:
Ceramics Towson University, Towson, MD


SOLO & TWO PERSON EXHIBITIONS



2005    S.W.I.R.L. – The Gallery, CCBC Essex, Baltimore, MD  

            Renascent Thoughts x2 – Vacant Store Front, Fleet Street, Baltimore, MD 

2004    Body Electric – Gallery ID8, Baltimore, MD

2002     The Jury’s In  – Recitation Hall Gallery, University of Delaware, Newark, DE

2000    Collages and Sculptures – The Galleries at the Columbia Association Art Center, Columbia,  MD

1999
    The Second Coming: An Interactive Viewer Experience – Hollingsworth Gallery, Newark, DE,

            Hale to the Ceramic Overlord – Old College Greens, Newark, DE

1998    Choking the Chicken – Bone Yard, Newark, DE




GROUP EXHIBITIONS    (  ) denotes number of works




2006    Three For Three - The Delaplaine Visual arts Education Center, Frederick MD (5)

   CCBC Faculty Art Exhibition - Essex Gallery, Essex MD

   Razor Edge: An Impossible Landscape - Lutheran Theological Seminary, Gettysburg, PA (2) 


  


2005    Micro Monumentals – Lynn Arts Inc., Lynn, MA

   American Al2O3 SiO2 2H2O: Contemporary Sculpture – Area 405, Baltimore, MD 

   Approach S.I. – Gallery ID8, Baltimore, MD (2) 

   Towson Alumni – Commons Gallery, Towson, MD

   Ceramic Art Competition – Gallery International, Baltimore, MD

   CCBC Faculty Exhibition – The Gallery, Dundalk, MD 




2004    Rive Gauche: The Art of Elegance – The Delaplaine Visual Arts Education Center, Frederick, MD(2)  

 
Monumental Micros -
Charlotte and Philip Hanes Art Gallery, Wake Forest University, Winston-Salem, NC   Drawing to SculptureDelaplaine Visual Arts Education Center, Frederick, MD juried:  Renee van der                        Stelt – Projects Coordinator for the Center for Art and Visual Culture UMBC, J. Susan                         Isaacs – Assoc. Prof of Art History, Towson Univ. and Adjunct Curator DCCA,                        Wilmington, DE and Hai-ou Hou – Director Gallery International, Baltimore, MD

   Monumental Micros – Muse Gallery, Philadelphia, PA




2003    Angelfall Studios Presents – Angelfall Studios, Baltimore, MD juried: Steve Archer, Donna Lynch  Archer, J. Hollis Albert  catalog

   CCBC Faculty Exhibition – Catonsville Gallery, Catonsville, MD

   Monumental Micros – Towson Commons Gallery, Towson, MD

   S.I. Members Show – Liriodendron Mansion, Bel Air, Maryland

   ITM Show – Baltimore Hebrew Congregation, Baltimore, MD juried: selection committee BHC




2002    Sculpture at Mill River’s End – Mill River Gallery, Ellicott City, MD

   Faculty Art Exhibit – Community College of Baltimore County Essex Campus (2)

   Group Show - PAPP Gallery, New York, NY (5)

   CONNECTIVE - Nexus Foundation for Today's ART, Philadelphia, PA, juried: John Murphy and Nexus Foundation Members




2001   DIVERSE CREATIONS - Korean Cultural Service Center, Embassy of the Republic of Korea, Washington D.C. (2)

   NEW EMERGING ARTISTS - PAPP Gallery, New York, NY (5)

   2001:  A Sculpture Odyssey – Mill River Gallery, Ellicott City, MD

   Al2O3-SiO2-2H2O National Ceramic Invitational – The Gallery, Dundalk, MD

   SURFACES – Hodson Gallery, Frederick, MD, juried: Hunt Prothro

   FISH OUT OF WATER: Baltimore’s Public Art Project – Baltimore, MD, juried: panel proposal accepted

   East Coast Kinetic Sculpture Race – Baltimore, MD

   PLAY  - 2nd Annual Juried National Exhibition – Kauffman Gallery, Shippensburg University, PA, juried: Ivan Karp – O. K. Harris Gallery, NY, NY      Faculty Art Exhibit – The Gallery, CCBC Dundalk Campus, MD (3)

   Contemporary Forms – Dubey’s Art and Antiques, Baltimore, MD




2000    Faculty Art Exhibit – CCBC Catonsville Campus, MD (3)

   Faculty Art Exhibit – CCBC Essex Campus, MD

   Inside Out – Gallery and Grounds, CCBC Dundalk Campus, MD, juried: Ann-Marie Hannawacker, David Krueger, Maman Rikin (2)

   ARTSCAPE 2000 – School 33 – Baltimore, MD, juried: panel (6)

   Boordy Vineyard – Hydes, MD, juried: Jed Dodds (2)

   East Coast Kinetic Sculpture Race – Baltimore, MD

   Towson Commons Alumni Show – Commons Gallery, Towson, MD

   Modified Examples – The Gallery, Dundalk, MD (2)

   Mill’ENNIUM Show – Mill River Gallery, Ellicott City, MD, juried: panel (2)





1999    Sculpture 99 – Holztman and Union Galleries, Towson, MD, juried

   Watch Your Step: Agricultural Paraphernalia – Botanical Gardens, University of Delaware, Newark, DE(2)
   Tile Invitational – Old College Gallery, Newark, DE

   The Last MFA Show of The Century – Old College Gallery, Newark, DE (12)

   ST. Andrew’s Art Gallery – ST. Andrew’s School, Middletown, DE (5)

   Roof Top Praise – Hollingsworth, Newark, DE





1998    Ghosts & Heroes: Dave Toman Memorial Exhibit – 2nd Floor Gallery, Newark, DE, juried

   Art Alumni Exhibit  – Union Gallery, Towson, MD, juror: Chris Bartlett

   28th Open Juried Exhibition – The York Art Association, York, PA, jurors: Virginia O’hara and Mary Cornin (2)

   17th Annual Hoyt National Art Show – The Hoyt Institute of Fine Art, New Castle, PA,  juror: Alison Helm

   The Razor’s Edge: An Impossible Landscape – Mary Condon Hodgson Art Gallery, Frederick, MD, juror: Cynthia Bush (2) catalog         

   Gorilla Clay Expo  – University of Delaware, Newark, DE (7)           

   Sculpture by the Sidewalk – Rainbow Exhibition Space, Newark, DE (4)





1997    Hollingsworth  – University of Delaware, Newark, DE

   New Works Exhibit  – University of Delaware, Newark, DE (3)

   The Metaphors of the Tower of Babel – Norman & Sarah Brown Gallery, Baltimore, MD





1996    Sculpture Coalition – Columbia Arts Center, Columbia, MD

   Ceramic Showcase – Towson, Maryland, curator: Greg Moring (3)

   Exchange Sculpture – St. Helens College of Art and Design, St. Helens, England




1995    Exchange Sculpture  – University of Central Lancashire - Preston, England

   Towsontown Center – Towson, MD

   Invitational Exhibition of Small Sculptures from Maryland– Gallery Art Club 21, Seoul, Korea (2)

   Small Scale Sculptures from Maryland – Dr. Chung’s Exhibition, Seoul, Korea (2)




1994    Holtzman Gallery – Towson, MD, juried (3)



1993    East Coast University Exhibition – ACC Craft Fair, Baltimore, MD, juried: John Fix (2)

   Holtzman Gallery – Towson, MD, juried



1992    Holtzman Gallery  – Towson, MD, juried

            

1990    Maryland College of Art and Design  – Silver Spring, MD, juried





COMMISSIONS


2007    Exterior Copper Trellis and Concrete Flower Pot, Frankfurt, DE

2006    Stained Glass Interior Wall Cavity Lighted Fixture, Columbia, MD

2005/6 Design and Fabrication: 3-floor living space renovation, Baltimore MD

2005    Custom marble floor design: Quaker Caretaker House, Baltimore, MD

2003    Decorative floral wall vine: fabricated steel, Columbia, MD

2002    ABOUT ME DAY SPA AND SALON: water fountain





HONORS & AWARDS 

2007    Haford Community College, Visiting Artist Workshop   Spring 2007
             Bucks County Community College, Visiting Artist Workshop  3/2007
             Montgomery County Community College, Guest Artist Workshop and Lecture 3/2007
             Mount saint Mary's University, Visiting Artist Lecture 2/2007
2002    University of Delaware, Annual Student Show Juror and Visiting Artist Lecture
2001    Sock Puppet Award, East Coast Kinetic Sculpture Race
2000    Golden Flipper Award, East Coast Kinetic Sculpture Race
            Visiting Artist, Towson University Sculpture Depa rtment
1999    University of Delaware Discretionary Fund Art Grant
            Tuition Scholar, University of Delaware
1998    Tuition Scholar, University of Delaware
            Hoyt Institute of Fine Art Slide Collection
1997/9 Graduate Teaching Assistantship, University of Delaware


PRINTED WORK     * = works in progress



2006
   Poster and Publicity Material - Shakespeare’s Titus Andronicus, El Lupo Theatre Productions,     London, UK*
            DVD Cover - Midnight Wired, Cookie Films, London, UK
            Cover Page Design and Logo -  99BURNING.com, St. Louis, MO
            Novel Dust Jacket - Midnight in America by D. Eminizer

2003    Publicity Material Production – custom shirt designs and printing; pencil, sticker, and magnet  designs Sculptors Inc., Baltimore, MD
            Announcement Card – ITM Show,
Baltimore Hebrew Congregation, Baltimore, MD

2002    Announcement Card – CONNECTIVE, NEXUS Foundation for Today's ART, Philadelphia, PA

2001    Announcement Card – Al2O3-SiO2-2H2O National Ceramic Invitational
            Announcement Card – DIVERSE CREATIONS,
Korean Cultural Service Center, Embassy of the Republic of Korea, Washington D.C.

1993    Nutz & Bolts: America’s Automotive Consumer Newsletter: Vol. 5, No. 2: Illustration
            Project Marj, Commission: Outerwear Illustration Design

1992    Wilderness Medicine Newsletter, May/June: Medical Illustrations

1991    Views From Inside the Kaleidoscope, Illustrations

1991/4 Towerlight, Towson University Paper, S.A.B. Page: Weekly Illustrated Advertisement for The RATT




PROFESSIONAL & RELATED EXPERIENCE   



2007          Visiting Artist Workshop:  Advanced Finishing Techniques – Airbrushing, Decals and  Transfers, Bucks County Community College, Newtown, PA *
                       
Visiting Artist Workshop:  Alternate Finishing Methods – RT Glazing,  Application Methods and Low-temp solutions, Montgomery County Community College, Blue bell, PA *
                  Visiting Artist Workshop: Glaze Basics and Advanced Finishing Techniques, Harford Community College, Bel Air, MD *
                  Visiting Artist Lecture: Mount Saint Mary’s University, Emmitsburg, MD*



2006          Artistic  Consultant, 99Burning; set design plans for the Electric Circus; cover art for web page and disc release
                  US Market Producer, El Lupo Films; production and graphic support for theater and film projects; creative insight and resource on American Genre’; personal actor resource London, UK and Cannes, FR
                        Cover Design, Midnight Wired, Cookie Films production; design cover for premiere release in the Short Film Corner at the 2006 Festival de Cannes
    
              Cover Design, Midnight In America; full dust jacket cover design for pre-press soft-back publishing; novel currently undergoing editing and is slated for hardback printing through Viking Press mid 2007
                  Steering Committee Member, Sculptors Inc., Baltimore,  MD: volunteer position; coordinate digital submissions for juried exhibits; assist with the direction and leadership of the group
2005          Steering Committee Member, Sculptors Inc., Baltimore, MD: Volunteer position responsible for maintaining an online communication system; assist with the direction and leadership of the group
                  Exhibition Designer, American Al2O3 SiO2 2H2O: Contemporary Sculpture – Area 405, Baltimore, MD; organized to run concurrent with the 2005 NCECA in Baltimore – invited artists, juried works focused on mixed media ceramic sculpture, scheduled gallery monitors, established
publicity and promotion, organized installation, arranged de-installation and packing/shipping of work  
                  Exhibition Designer, Approach S.I.- Gallery ID8, Baltimore, MD; juried invitational of Sculptors Incorporated members for the NCECA 2005 Baltimore Conference  - selected jurors, invited artists, organized and installed work, oversaw publicity and promotion, de-installation and return  shipping of work



2004          Coordinator, Drawing to Sculpture; Delaplaine Center for Creative Arts, Frederick, MD; juried exhibition including members from Sculptors Inc, Philadelphia Sculptors, and Washington Sculpture Group – arranged jury panel, regional call for entry, publicity, installation and removal of work
                   Exhibition Designer, American Al2O3 SiO2 2H2O: Contemporary Sculpture – Area 405, Baltimore, MD; organized to run concurrent with the 2005 NCECA in Baltimore – proposed exhibition to not-for-profit gallery space, sought exhibition funding through grants, in-kind donations and
 sponsorship
                  Exhibition Designer, Approach S.I.- Gallery ID8, Baltimore, MD; juried invitational of Sculptors Incorporated members for the NCECA 2005 Baltimore Conference – proposed exhibition to commercial gallery, arranged for jury panel and forecast budget



2003          Arts Festival Coordinator, Organized and planned Sculptors Inc presence for Artscape 2003; group liaison; assembled current member information via slide presentation and printed material; arranged and scheduled booth representatives, organized promotional materials for distribution
                  Exhibition Coordinator/Liaison, Sculptors Inc and the Liriodendron Mansion, Bel Air, MD for an all member indoor/outdoor exhibition, arranged for installation and removal of all work, gallery monitors and promotional materials   
                  Juror, Dundalk Community Art Show, Dundalk, MD
                  Juror, ARTQUEST 2003, Harford County, MD



2002-04     President, Sculptors Inc., Baltimore, Maryland: Elected to position within a Baltimore based non-profit art organization averaging 100 members including artists, advocates, educators, professionals and students; organized meetings, events and  exhibitions; oversaw group direction



2002          Guest/Visiting Artist Lecturer, University of Delaware: Presentation to Freshman Colloquium students on the topics of exhibitions, jurying, and professionalism
                  Juror, University of Delaware Student Art Exhibition; juried over 350 works submitted art majors and minors in all disciplines; awarded cash prices, certificates, and memberships to accepted works
                  Coordinator, Exhibition exchange with NEXUS Foundation for Today's ART and Sculpture Inc. - Philadelphia, PA & Dundlak, MD: initiated and organized member exchange exhibition for installation in The Gallery on the CCBC Dundalk Campus and the Nexus space in Philadelphia – CONNECTIVE and NEXUS GOES SOUTH

     

2001          Curator, Al2O3-SiO2-2H2O National Ceramic Invitational – The Gallery, Dundalk, MD:  Co-conceived exhibition with Gallery Coordinator; organized and contact artists; exhibition design and installation; work packed for return shipping
                  Installation Assistant, Contemporary Forms, Dubey’s Art and Antiques, Baltimore, MD
                  Curator/Exhibition Designer, DIVERSE CREATIONS – Organized, selected and contacted participating artists; developed schedule; artist lea son to Embassy representatives; exhibition designed and installed exhibition; organized opening guest lecturer


     
2000-02     Vice President, Sculptors Inc., Baltimore, MD: Elected to position within a Baltimore based non-profit art organization averaging 100 members including artists, advocates, educators, professionals and students; organized meetings, events and exhibitions; oversee group direction; represented the organization at public and private affairs; distributed information to members and the public; created working and usable slide library of members work; established and maintained an active email communication system for the membership

 

2000–05    Newsletter Editor/Publisher, SCULPTORS INK, Sculptors Inc., Baltimore, MD:  Designed, edited   and published a diverse multi-page arts  newsletter distributed to area artists, advocates, and  organizations via mail and web based documents; developed and manage a web based communication system     


2000          Curator, Inside Out, The Gallery, Dundalk, MD: Designed exhibition and assisted in selection process of submitted work, arranged call-for-entry, artists liaison
     
            Steering Committee Member, Sculptors Inc., Baltimore, MD: Voluntary position responsible for assigned task completion – exhibition install, gallery sitting, phone tree



1999-03     Exhibition Designer, The Gallery, CCBC Dundalk: Gallery preparation; fixture construction; designed and installed student and professional exhibitions; worked closely with Gallery Coordinator during decision process for exhibition selection, scheduling, and general gallery issues; a volunteer service exchange position     



1999          Preparatory Assistant, University Gallery, University of Delaware:  Worked closely with gallery’s Head Preparator for idea execution, labeling, and  organization; constructed and prepared display components and archival quality fixtures for traveling museum exhibition including objects from local and national air and space institutions, e.g., Goddard Space Flight Center; prepared and finished interior walls for exhibition installations; installed student, faculty and professional work in gallery space
                  WorkshopAssistant, Gary Greenberg, Clarion University, Wood-fired Ceramics: fired Anagama style wood-fire kiln



1998/9       Studio Assistant and Facilities Manager, Sculpture Department, University of Delaware:  Organized facility maintenance schedule and oversaw assigned duties; repaired and maintained equipment, e.g., exhaust and intake air systems, fork lift and man hoists, hand and power tools,
 paint booths, sand blasting systems, welders; analyzed budget assessment and ordered of supplies; assessed studio loss and developed  studio loss prevention system
                  Co-Treasurer, Student Ceramics Guild Pottery Sale Fund, University of Delaware:  Maintained records and accounts for ceramic students; reserved transportation, lodging and registration for national ceramic conference and group workshop trips



1998          Installation Assistant, Spine Sculpture Exhibit, University of Delaware
                  Curator, Sculpture by the Sidewalk, Newark, DE:  site acquisition and negotiation; artist      selection; publicity design and distribution
                 Workshop/Artists Assistant, Horst Werk, Airbrushing Ceramic Material: assisted artist during workshop with product preparation and demonstration, organized publicity and promotional material for distribution to various area institutions       
                  Workshop/Artist Assistant, Tom Supensky, Hand-building and Underglaze Application: Set-up and breakdown of lecture materials, organized publicity and promotional material distributed to various area institutions      
                  Workshop/Artist Assistant, Dick Hay, Large Wheel-thrown platters:  Prepared clay and space for artist; trimmed and glazed ware; organized publicity and promotion for event



1998-99     Display Designer, Student Ceramics Guild Pottery Sale, University of Delaware



1997          Workshop, Keith Exstam, Hand-building with Wheel–thrown forms



1995/7       Studio Assistant, Sculpture Department, Towson University:  Opened and monitored studio; assisted introduction and intermediate students with equipment and safety issues; equipment repair and maintenance; studio organization and cleaning
                  Member, Sculpture Coalition, Towson University:



1992/5       Studio Assistant, Ceramics Department, Towson University: Made studio and special request clay; mixed glazes; fired student work; monitored          studio and assisted beginning students



1993          Artist Assistant: Thomas Throop, Black Creek Designs, ACC Craft Fair, Baltimore, MD: Display booth set-up and take down; product familiarization for booth presence; customer service
                  General Exhibition Artist Assistant, ACC Craft Fair, Baltimore, Maryland: booth monitor
   
 


1993/4       Intern, Baltimore Clayworks: designed and constructed – raku kiln, shelving and storage systems for classroom and communal areas; fired gas kiln; installed and monitored gallery exhibitions; supervised resident work sales in gallery
                  Studio Technician and Assistant – Sarah Barnes, Beth Carruthers, Maggie Towne, Joe Vitek
                   Installation Assistant, Contemporary Eastern European Ceramics Exhibit, St. Stanislaus Convent  Exhibition, Baltimore, MD
                  Artist Assistant – Czeslaw Polesny:  Constructed artist’s work space below Contemporary Eastern European Ceramics Exhibit, St. Stanislaus Convent; assisted artist while working on site to create new work



1993          General Exhibition Assistant, ACC Craft Fair, Baltimore, MD: loading, unloading, assembly and removal of booths



1992/4       Owner/operator, Green Grenade Graphics: custom airbrushing, screen prints and dyes, fliers and ads
                  Advertising/Entertainment Manager, The Ratt, Towson, Maryland:  Developed implementation of logo on all staff uniforms and promotional material; designed weekly and monthly advertisements for nightly entertainment and promotional events; reviewed and selected local and national bands and performers to improve establishments profit loss balance and patron approval  



1991            Designer, The RATT, Commission: Logo Design and Uniform Shirt Design



1989            Designer, Cryptanalytic Technical Support T151, Commission: Logo Design



BIBLIOGRAPHY  



2006       Screen International, Cannes 2006

2004       The Sun - Live, Thursday, March 25, 2004
               CITY PAPER
Baltimore- Dinning Guide. Thursday, February 25, 2004
               Art Matters -
Philadelphia, PA. January 2004

2002       GALLERY BILL – New York. September andOctober 2002
               CITY PAPER -
Philadelphia.  January 2 - January 10, 2002 #868. First Friday Focus - NEXUS

2001       ART NOW New York Gallery Guide. December 2001, SOHO, PAPP Gallery, Inc.
               The
Dundalk Eagle. November 15, 2001, Vol. 33, No. 28:Ceramic show at Dundalk Gallery offers whimsy and tradition
               The
Dundalk Eagle. February 15, Vol.32, No 41:  Art Exhibit Shows Why CCBC Teachers Are At The Head Of The Class                        Faculty Show, exhibition announcement with photograph, Dundalk, MD, February 7 –  March 14, 2001  
               CCBC Cable Network Interview:  Tri-Campus Faculty Art Exhibition in the Dundalk Gallery

2000       The Dundalk Eagle. October 12, Vol. 32, No. 23: Sculpture Exhibit Sets Tone For New Season At Dundalk Gallery
              
Columbia Flier. September 28, 33rd year, No. 40: Art Center Moves Heaven and Mirth
               CITY PAPER Baltimore, July 26: The Art of Artscape
               CCBC Cable Network Interview:  Sculptors Inc., Group Exhibition in the Dundalk Gallery

1999       CCBC Cable Network interview: Student Art Show in the Dundalk Gallery
               University of Delaware Messenger, Summer, Vol. 8, No. 3: Bike Safety for Art Sake
               Bicycle USA. July/August, Vol. 35, No. 4: The Second Coming 
               The Review: April 27, Vol. 125, No. 49: Artist Pain Saturates Exhibit
               The Review: April 9, Vol. 125, No. 44: Annual Master’s of Fine Arts Exhibit Begins
               The Garth: February, Vol. 3, issue 1: Ceramic artist in Gallery

1998       Show catalogue: The Razor’s Edge: An Impossible Landscape
               The News Journal: December 14: Student Ceramics Artists
               The Review: September 18, vol. 125, No. 5: Gorilla Sculpture coverage




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