Curriculum Vitae
Education
2014 MFA in Glass and Ceramics, Tyler School of Art - Temple University, Philadelphia, PA
2011 BFA in Glass and Ceramics, Southern Illinois University Carbondale, Carbondale, IL
Professional Experience
2017 Glass Studio Supervisor, University of the Arts, Philadelphia, PA
Lecturer, Introduction to Glass, University of the Arts, Philadelphia, PA
Adjunct Faculty, Glass Casting and Pate de Verre, Salem Community College, Salem, NJ
Instructor, Kiln Kinesiology 101, Salem Community College - Glass Education Center, Salem, NJ
Instructor, Hot Glass Studio, Continuing Education, University of the Arts, Philadelphia, PA
Instructor, Glass Casting and Material Explorations, The Mainline Art Center, Haverford, PA
Instructor, Pre-College Institute at the University of the Arts, Philadelphia, PA
Instructor for The Professional Institute for Educators + MEd Programs, The University of the Arts, Philadelphia, PA
Co-Chair of the LGBTQ+ Committee at The University of the Arts, Philadelphia, PA
Advisor to Prism: LGBTQ+ Student Organization, University of the Arts, Philadelphia, PA
Staff Council Communications Committee Chair, University of the Arts, Philadelphia, PA
Member of NextFab, Philadelphia PA
2016 Glass Studio Supervisor, University of the Arts, Philadelphia, PA
Glass Instructor, Glass Casting and Material Explorations, The Mainline Art Center, Haverford PA
Member of NextFab, Philadelphia PA
Instructor of Pre-College Institute at The University of the Arts, Philadelphia, PA
Co-Chair of the Staff LGBTQ+ Committee at the University of the Arts, Philadelphia, PA
Staff Council Communications Committee Chair, University of the Arts, Philadelphia, PA
2015 Glass Studio Supervisor, University of the Arts, Philadelphia, PA
Instructor, Pre-College Institute at The University of the Arts, Philadelphia, PA
Member of NextFab, Philadelphia PA
2014 Glass Studio Supervisor, University of the Arts, Philadelphia, PA
Instructor of Pre-College Summer Program, University of the Arts, Philadelphia PA
Teaching Assistant for Heike Brachlow, Penland School of Crafts, Penland, NC
Teaching Assistant for Jessica Julius and Erica Rosenfeld, Pilchuck Glass School, Stanwood, WA
Graduate Teacher Assistant of Hot Casting Class, Tyler School of Art, Philadelphia, PA
University Glass Studio Technician Assistant, Tyler School of Art, Philadelphia, PA
Studio Assistant to Karyn Olivier, Philadelphia, PA
2013 Graduate Student Teacher of Glass for Non-Majors, Tyler School of Art, Philadelphia, PA
University Glass Studio Technician Assistant, Tyler School of Art, Philadelphia, PA
2012 Graduate Student Teacher of Glass for Non-Majors at Tyler School of Art, Philadelphia, PA
University Glass Studio Technician Assistant, Tyler School of Art, Philadelphia, PA
2011-2012
Gallery Preparator, Wexler Gallery, Philadelphia, PA
Assistant to Jessica Jane Julius, Philadelphia, PA
Volunteer Glass Studio Assistant, Wheaton Arts and Cultural Center, Millville, NJ
Teaching Assistant for CUD (John Drury and Robbie Miller), Carbondale, IL
Teaching Assistant for Jim Harmon, Millville, NJ
2010 Teaching Assistant for Erica Rosenfeld, Millville, NJ
Teaching Assistant for James Harmon, Millville, NJ
2009 – 2011
Gallery Assistant, SIUC University Museum, Carbondale, IL
Glass Studio Intern, Wheaton Arts and Cultural Center, Millville, NJ
2006 – 2008
Volunteer Teacher and Technician, 3rd Degree Glass Factory, St. Louis, MO
- Teaching paperweight and flameworking classes, facility maintenance
2006 Assistant to Eddie Bernard of Wet Dog Glass, New Orleans, LA
- Glassblowing, cold working, production, facility maintenance
2005 Studio Intern for Sam Stang and Kaeko Maehata, Augusta, MO
- Glassblowing assistant, flameworking, coldworking, facility maintenance
Publications/Awards
2017 Transparency Exhibition Catalog, National Liberty Museum, June 2017
Nichols, Larry. "Local Museum Breaks Glass Ceiling for LGBT Artists." PGN, Philadelphia, PA
2014 Semicolon - Graduate Catalog - Philadelphia, PA
2013 Learn.Make.Inspire - Jurors Finalist Award, 3rd Ward, Philadelphia, PA
2012 Callahan, Ashley. "Crafting Excellence." Ornament Jan. 2012: 44-49.
New Glass Review 33, Corning Museum of Glass, Corning, NY
Drury, John. “Jiyongians.” New Glass, Spring (1/12): 38-45.
2011 New Glass Review 32, Corning Museum of Glass, Corning, NY
Rickert-Ziebold Trust Award Recipient
Windgate Charitable Foundation Fellowship Award Recipient
2010 Windgate Charitable Foundation Educational Opportunity Grant, Carbondale, IL
Windgate Charitable Foundation Undergraduate Research Grant , Carbondale, IL
Southern Illinois Metal Smiths Exhibition Winner, Carbondale, IL
2009 Grand Prize Winner of the Student Programming Council Exhibition, Carbondale, IL
SIU Carbondale Purchase Award Finalist, Carbondale, IL
2008 Mitchell Scholarship from the School of Art and Design, Carbondale, IL
Talent Scholarship from the School of Art and Design, Carbondale, IL
2006 Fall Session Work Study Scholarship, Penland School of Crafts, Eddie Bernard, Penland, NC
Associations
University of the Arts, Staff Council, Communications Committee Chair
Staff LGBTQ+ Committee, University of the Arts
Prism: LGBTQ+ Student Organization
NextFab Philadelphia
Glass Art Society
Tyler Glass Guild
Southern Glass Works
Exhibitions
2017 Art Unleashed, University of the Arts, Philadelphia, PA
Transparency: An LGBTQ+ Glass Art Exhibition, The National Liberty Museum, Philadelphia, PA
2016 Art Unleashed, University of the Arts, Philadelphia, PA
Craft Now, Anderson Exhibition, University of the Arts, Philadelphia, PA
2015 Te(a)ch, Philadelphia Sculpture Gym, Philadelphia, PA
Art Unleashed, University of the Arts, Philadelphia, Pa
2014 FLUX: Four Artists Redefining Glass - Wexler Gallery, Philadelphia, PA
8th Annual Master Pieces - Manifest Gallery - Cincinnati, OH
FALLIBLE - MFA Thesis Exhibition - Temple Contemporary - Philadelphia, PA
Craft Exhibition - Tyler School of Art - Philadelphia, PA
Semicolon - New Boon(e) Gallery - Philadelphia, PA
2013 One and 1/2 - Delaware University Gallery - The Crane Arts Center- Philadelphia, PA
Learn. Make.Inspire Contest Winner's Exhibition - 3rd Ward, Philadelphia, PA
Shhhh! - Stella Elkins Gallery - Temple University, Philadelphia, PA
Tyler School of Art Annual Student Exhibition - Temple University, Philadelphia, PA
2012 Tyler School of Art Annual Student Exhibition - Temple University, PA
Local Artists Exhibition - Riverfront Renaissance Center for the Arts, Millville, NJ
2011 Art and Design Thesis Exhibition – Surplus Gallery – Carbondale, IL
Rickert-Ziebold Trust Award Exhibition - Surplus Gallery – Carbondale, IL
Matter in Mind - Thesis Exhibition - Surplus Gallery – Carbondale, IL
Art and Architecture Conference Exhibit – Art Alley Gallery – Carbondale, IL
Love at the Glove – Surplus Gallery – Carbondale, IL
2010 Night of the Living Doug – Douglass Art Place – Murphysboro, IL
SIMS Juried Exhibition – University Museum – Carbondale, IL
C4 Juried Exhibition – Surplus Gallery – Carbondale, IL
Love at the Glove – Surplus Gallery – Carbondale, IL
2009 SPC Art Exhibition – Art Alley – Carbondale, IL
BFA Review Exhibit – Surplus Gallery – Carbondale, IL
Plein Air Exhibition – Surplus Gallery – Carbondale, IL
SIUC Purchase Awards – Art Alley – Carbondale, IL
C4 Juried Exhibition – Surplus Gallery – Carbondale, IL
Love at the Glove – Surplus Gallery – Carbondale, IL
2008 SIUC Foundations Show – Surplus Gallery – Carbondale, IL
Arts and Crafts Show – Washington, MO
2007 The Art Center Gallery – Washington, MO
Art and Wine Festival – Washington, MO
Taste of the Arts Exhibition – Hermann, MO
2014 MFA in Glass and Ceramics, Tyler School of Art - Temple University, Philadelphia, PA
2011 BFA in Glass and Ceramics, Southern Illinois University Carbondale, Carbondale, IL
Professional Experience
2017 Glass Studio Supervisor, University of the Arts, Philadelphia, PA
Lecturer, Introduction to Glass, University of the Arts, Philadelphia, PA
Adjunct Faculty, Glass Casting and Pate de Verre, Salem Community College, Salem, NJ
Instructor, Kiln Kinesiology 101, Salem Community College - Glass Education Center, Salem, NJ
Instructor, Hot Glass Studio, Continuing Education, University of the Arts, Philadelphia, PA
Instructor, Glass Casting and Material Explorations, The Mainline Art Center, Haverford, PA
Instructor, Pre-College Institute at the University of the Arts, Philadelphia, PA
Instructor for The Professional Institute for Educators + MEd Programs, The University of the Arts, Philadelphia, PA
Co-Chair of the LGBTQ+ Committee at The University of the Arts, Philadelphia, PA
Advisor to Prism: LGBTQ+ Student Organization, University of the Arts, Philadelphia, PA
Staff Council Communications Committee Chair, University of the Arts, Philadelphia, PA
Member of NextFab, Philadelphia PA
2016 Glass Studio Supervisor, University of the Arts, Philadelphia, PA
Glass Instructor, Glass Casting and Material Explorations, The Mainline Art Center, Haverford PA
Member of NextFab, Philadelphia PA
Instructor of Pre-College Institute at The University of the Arts, Philadelphia, PA
Co-Chair of the Staff LGBTQ+ Committee at the University of the Arts, Philadelphia, PA
Staff Council Communications Committee Chair, University of the Arts, Philadelphia, PA
2015 Glass Studio Supervisor, University of the Arts, Philadelphia, PA
Instructor, Pre-College Institute at The University of the Arts, Philadelphia, PA
Member of NextFab, Philadelphia PA
2014 Glass Studio Supervisor, University of the Arts, Philadelphia, PA
Instructor of Pre-College Summer Program, University of the Arts, Philadelphia PA
Teaching Assistant for Heike Brachlow, Penland School of Crafts, Penland, NC
Teaching Assistant for Jessica Julius and Erica Rosenfeld, Pilchuck Glass School, Stanwood, WA
Graduate Teacher Assistant of Hot Casting Class, Tyler School of Art, Philadelphia, PA
University Glass Studio Technician Assistant, Tyler School of Art, Philadelphia, PA
Studio Assistant to Karyn Olivier, Philadelphia, PA
2013 Graduate Student Teacher of Glass for Non-Majors, Tyler School of Art, Philadelphia, PA
University Glass Studio Technician Assistant, Tyler School of Art, Philadelphia, PA
2012 Graduate Student Teacher of Glass for Non-Majors at Tyler School of Art, Philadelphia, PA
University Glass Studio Technician Assistant, Tyler School of Art, Philadelphia, PA
2011-2012
Gallery Preparator, Wexler Gallery, Philadelphia, PA
Assistant to Jessica Jane Julius, Philadelphia, PA
Volunteer Glass Studio Assistant, Wheaton Arts and Cultural Center, Millville, NJ
Teaching Assistant for CUD (John Drury and Robbie Miller), Carbondale, IL
Teaching Assistant for Jim Harmon, Millville, NJ
2010 Teaching Assistant for Erica Rosenfeld, Millville, NJ
Teaching Assistant for James Harmon, Millville, NJ
2009 – 2011
Gallery Assistant, SIUC University Museum, Carbondale, IL
Glass Studio Intern, Wheaton Arts and Cultural Center, Millville, NJ
2006 – 2008
Volunteer Teacher and Technician, 3rd Degree Glass Factory, St. Louis, MO
- Teaching paperweight and flameworking classes, facility maintenance
2006 Assistant to Eddie Bernard of Wet Dog Glass, New Orleans, LA
- Glassblowing, cold working, production, facility maintenance
2005 Studio Intern for Sam Stang and Kaeko Maehata, Augusta, MO
- Glassblowing assistant, flameworking, coldworking, facility maintenance
Publications/Awards
2017 Transparency Exhibition Catalog, National Liberty Museum, June 2017
Nichols, Larry. "Local Museum Breaks Glass Ceiling for LGBT Artists." PGN, Philadelphia, PA
2014 Semicolon - Graduate Catalog - Philadelphia, PA
2013 Learn.Make.Inspire - Jurors Finalist Award, 3rd Ward, Philadelphia, PA
2012 Callahan, Ashley. "Crafting Excellence." Ornament Jan. 2012: 44-49.
New Glass Review 33, Corning Museum of Glass, Corning, NY
Drury, John. “Jiyongians.” New Glass, Spring (1/12): 38-45.
2011 New Glass Review 32, Corning Museum of Glass, Corning, NY
Rickert-Ziebold Trust Award Recipient
Windgate Charitable Foundation Fellowship Award Recipient
2010 Windgate Charitable Foundation Educational Opportunity Grant, Carbondale, IL
Windgate Charitable Foundation Undergraduate Research Grant , Carbondale, IL
Southern Illinois Metal Smiths Exhibition Winner, Carbondale, IL
2009 Grand Prize Winner of the Student Programming Council Exhibition, Carbondale, IL
SIU Carbondale Purchase Award Finalist, Carbondale, IL
2008 Mitchell Scholarship from the School of Art and Design, Carbondale, IL
Talent Scholarship from the School of Art and Design, Carbondale, IL
2006 Fall Session Work Study Scholarship, Penland School of Crafts, Eddie Bernard, Penland, NC
Associations
University of the Arts, Staff Council, Communications Committee Chair
Staff LGBTQ+ Committee, University of the Arts
Prism: LGBTQ+ Student Organization
NextFab Philadelphia
Glass Art Society
Tyler Glass Guild
Southern Glass Works
Exhibitions
2017 Art Unleashed, University of the Arts, Philadelphia, PA
Transparency: An LGBTQ+ Glass Art Exhibition, The National Liberty Museum, Philadelphia, PA
2016 Art Unleashed, University of the Arts, Philadelphia, PA
Craft Now, Anderson Exhibition, University of the Arts, Philadelphia, PA
2015 Te(a)ch, Philadelphia Sculpture Gym, Philadelphia, PA
Art Unleashed, University of the Arts, Philadelphia, Pa
2014 FLUX: Four Artists Redefining Glass - Wexler Gallery, Philadelphia, PA
8th Annual Master Pieces - Manifest Gallery - Cincinnati, OH
FALLIBLE - MFA Thesis Exhibition - Temple Contemporary - Philadelphia, PA
Craft Exhibition - Tyler School of Art - Philadelphia, PA
Semicolon - New Boon(e) Gallery - Philadelphia, PA
2013 One and 1/2 - Delaware University Gallery - The Crane Arts Center- Philadelphia, PA
Learn. Make.Inspire Contest Winner's Exhibition - 3rd Ward, Philadelphia, PA
Shhhh! - Stella Elkins Gallery - Temple University, Philadelphia, PA
Tyler School of Art Annual Student Exhibition - Temple University, Philadelphia, PA
2012 Tyler School of Art Annual Student Exhibition - Temple University, PA
Local Artists Exhibition - Riverfront Renaissance Center for the Arts, Millville, NJ
2011 Art and Design Thesis Exhibition – Surplus Gallery – Carbondale, IL
Rickert-Ziebold Trust Award Exhibition - Surplus Gallery – Carbondale, IL
Matter in Mind - Thesis Exhibition - Surplus Gallery – Carbondale, IL
Art and Architecture Conference Exhibit – Art Alley Gallery – Carbondale, IL
Love at the Glove – Surplus Gallery – Carbondale, IL
2010 Night of the Living Doug – Douglass Art Place – Murphysboro, IL
SIMS Juried Exhibition – University Museum – Carbondale, IL
C4 Juried Exhibition – Surplus Gallery – Carbondale, IL
Love at the Glove – Surplus Gallery – Carbondale, IL
2009 SPC Art Exhibition – Art Alley – Carbondale, IL
BFA Review Exhibit – Surplus Gallery – Carbondale, IL
Plein Air Exhibition – Surplus Gallery – Carbondale, IL
SIUC Purchase Awards – Art Alley – Carbondale, IL
C4 Juried Exhibition – Surplus Gallery – Carbondale, IL
Love at the Glove – Surplus Gallery – Carbondale, IL
2008 SIUC Foundations Show – Surplus Gallery – Carbondale, IL
Arts and Crafts Show – Washington, MO
2007 The Art Center Gallery – Washington, MO
Art and Wine Festival – Washington, MO
Taste of the Arts Exhibition – Hermann, MO
