RESUME

EDUCATION

  • 1999: M.F.A. Ceramics, Edinboro University of Pennsylvania

  • 1997: B.A. Ceramics, Southern Utah University, Cedar City, Utah

  • 1993: A.A. Dixie College, St. George, Utah

WORK EXPERIENCE

  • 2023-Present: Professor of Art, Utah Tech University, St. George, Utah

  • 2018-2023: Associate Professor of Art, Dixie State University, St. George, Utah

  • 2012-2018: Assistant Professor, Art Department, Dixie State University, St. George, Utah

  • 2013-2019: Chair, Art Department, Dixie State University, St. George, Utah

  • 2004-2012: Ceramics Instructor, Snow Canyon High School, St. George, Utah

  • 2004-2012: Adjunct Professor of Art, Ceramics, Dixie State College, St. George, Utah

  • 2006-2008: Adjunct Professor of Art, Ceramics, Southern Utah University, Cedar City, Utah

  • 1999-2004: Assistant Professor of Art, Western Texas College. Teaching Ceramics, Glass Fusing, Sculpture, 2-D Design, 3-D Design, and Art Appreciation.

COURSES TAUGHT

  • ART 2570: Intro to Ceramics

  • ART 3570R: Intermediate Ceramics

  • ART 4570R: Advanced Ceramics

  • ART 4000R: Ceramics Technology

  • ART 4950R: Art Internship

  • ART 4990R: Seminar in Art

LECTURES AND WORKSHOPS

  • 2022: Workshop, lecture, and demonstration, Diego Valles and “The Firm” Clay Con West Ceramics Conference keynote speaker/lecturer, Clay Con West Ceramics Conference sales exhibitor

  • 2021: Workshop, lecture, and demonstration, Purdue University, Ft. Wayne, Indiana

  • 2019: ISCAEE Conference, presenter/lecturer/workshop, Dan Guk University, Seoul, South Korea

  • 2018: Lecture and Workshop, Dan Guk University, Seoul, South Korea

  • 2017: Workshop and lecture, Utah Valley University, Orem, Utah

  • 2016: Workshop and lecture at Western Illinois University, Macomb, Illinois

  • 2015: Workshop and lecture at Utah Valley University, Orem, Utah

  • 2014: Decal Workshop and Demonstration, Washington County School Educators

  • 2013: Workshop at Morehead State University, Morehead, Kentucky

  • 2010: Onggi Expo Ulsan, South Korea; 10-day residency and workshop

  • 2007: The Firm at BYU, 3-day workshop, lecture, and exhibit

EXHIBITIONS

  • 2022: Robert N. and Peggy Sears Dixie State University Gallery, St. George. International Ceramics Teapot Exhibition, Tong-In Gallery, Seoul, South Korea

  • 2021: “The Firm 20 Years,” DSU Eccles Lobby Gallery, St. George, Utah

  • 2020: “The Firm,” Goodyear Gallery, Jekyll Island, Georgia

  • 2019: ISCAEE Conference Exhibition, Dan Guk University, Seoul, South Korea

  • 2018: Lecture and Workshop, Dan Guk University, Seoul, South Korea

  • 2017: "Photography: Sight Site," DSU Sears Art Museum Gallery, St. George, Utah

  • 2016: "Sustain: Clay to Table," UNF Gallery at MOCA Jacksonville, Jacksonville, FL

  • 2015: "Dixie State University Faculty Exhibit," DSU North Plaza Gallery, Art Department, Saint George

  • 2014: The FIRM – Juried Exhibition. Saratoga Clay Art Sachacht Gallery, Schuylerville, NY

  • 2012: Pacific Road “Ceramics from the Pacific Rim” Korean Cultural Center, Los Angeles, CA

PUBLICATIONS

  • 2011: Weber State University, The Contemporary West “Featured Artist,” spring/summer

  • 2000: Ceramic work featured in article entitled “Functional Ceramics,” Ceramics Monthly, October

HONORS

  • 2017: First Place, Sears Invitational, Dixie State University, St. George, Utah

  • 2016: Second Place, Sears Invitational, Dixie State University, St. George, Utah

  • 2014: Honorable Mention, Sears Invitational, Dixie State University, St. George, Utah

  • 2000: Merit Awards, Three awards of merit, 23rd Annual Fall Juried Art Exhibition, Midland Arts Association, Midland, Texas

RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE

  • 1995-Present: Studio Potter

  • 1999-2004: Gallery Coordinator, Fine Arts Gallery, Western Texas College. Scheduling and installing exhibitions, maintenance, and general upkeep of the gallery.

  • 1998-1999: Studio Assistant, Edinboro University of Pennsylvania. Maintenance, repair, and rebuilding of equipment, including gas and electric kilns, Brent and Randall wheels, clay mixers, etc.