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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

 

 



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