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.