SELECTED EXHIBITIONS & GROUP SHOWS

2021

  • Earth Action Initiative Conference Art Show, UC Berekely, Berekely, CA

2019

  • Solo Show, Sea Change, Adeline’s Lab Gallery, Berkeiey, CA

  • Dialogue of Opposites, San Pablo Art Gallery, Richmond, CA

  • Earth Action Initiative Conference Art Show, UC Berekely, Berekely, CA

2018

  • Selections from The Crucible & Kala Institute, Transmission Gallery, Oakland CA

  • Hand Made, Adeline’s Lab Gallery, Berkeley, CA

  • Fire & Light Soiree Art Show & Auction, The Crucible, Oakland, CA

2017

  • The Holiday Show, The Potters Studio, Berkeley, CA 94710

  • Annual Fundraiser, Gallery Aferro, Newark, NJ

  • Massachusetts Audubon Society Art Show, Habitat Education Center and Wildlife Sanctuary, Belmont, MA

2016

  • Standing Rock, Rogue Space Chelsea, New York, NY

  • Salon Show, Greenpoint Gallery, Brooklyn, NY

  • 2nd Anniversary Show, Raven Gallery, Jersey City, NJ

2015

  • Carrier Pigeon Issue 15 Group Exhibition, Chelsea Market, New York, NY

  • Freak Show, Raven Gallery, Jersey City, NJ

  • Braddock Park Art Festival Exibition, Public Library, Secaucus, NJ

  • Equus and Such, Mehu Gallery, New York, NY

  • Dialogues in Printmaking, Art Cologne Art Fair Messepl, Köln, Germany

  • International Edition Art Fair, Harbour City, Hong Kong, China

2014

  • Animals in Art, Mehu Gallery, New York, NY

  • Made Here Show, Guttenberg Arts, Guttenberg, NJ

PUBLICATIONS

  • Carrier Pigeon Illustrated Fiction and Fine Art Magazine, Issue 15, Featured Artist Portfolio

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

2018- Present, Ceramic & Mold Making Faculty, The Crucible, Oakland, CA www.thecrucible.org

The Crucible is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit arts education organization that fosters a collaboration of arts, industry, and community. The Crucible inspires creative exploration and expression through welcoming, hands-on arts education and experiences for people of diverse ages and backgrounds. As an innovative hub built around the industrial arts, The Crucible is a catalyst for individual growth and vibrant community connections. A leader in the Bay Area arts community, The Crucible is widely recognized for its exceptional learning experiences, rich and varied arts programs, skilled and committed faculty, and unparalleled educational facilities.

  • Teach classes in beginning ceramics, advanced ceramic, mold making, and slip casting.

  • Develop curriculum.

  • Maintain studio equipment, load and unload kilns, fire kilns.

  • Establish a welcoming, safe, and inclusive environment for the community.

  • Submit progress reports to department head.

2017- Present Technician, The Potters Studio, Berkeley, CA www.berkeleypottersstudio.com

The Potters' Studio is a one-of-a-kind ceramics center in Berkeley, California. Helping artists reach their full potential is an important goal, and as part of our program we provide hard-to-find training in studio skills that are important to serious artists, such as how to fire electric and gaskilns and how to mix glazes. Our artists sell their work in our gallery and all over the San Francisco Bay Area.

  • Keep up daily operations.

  • Assist members with clays, glazes, gallery purchases, and kiln needs.

  • Orient new members and visitors to the studios equipment, spaces, and safety policies.

  • Operate register, keep track of inventory, answer phone calls.

  • Maintain clay recycling area.

  • Formulate glazes.

  • Fire electric and gas kilns, unload and reload kilns.

2014 - 2017 Ceramic Studio Manager, Guttenberg Arts, Guttenberg, NJ   www.guttenbergarts.org

Guttenberg Arts is dedicated to increasing opportunities for artists that encourage artistic evolution while creating cultural experiences for the community that promote creative thinking. Since 2014, we have promoted the visual arts through providing practicing artists with the space and time to develop their work, engage with the public, and expand their community. 

  • Ceramic Studio Manager provides creative, technical, and material support to resident artists.

  • Fire kilns both electric and gas with a group schedule in mind.

  • Execute ceramic demonstrations and community based workshops in wheel throwing, hand building, glaze techniques, and plaster mold making.

  • Maintain clean, efficient and safe use of ceramic studio areas and equipment.

  • Implemented systems for studio renters, payed firing, fundraisers, and marketing strategies.

  • Work with outside galleries to promote the work being done at Guttenberg Arts.

2011 - 2016   Founder,  www.art2heart.me

Art to Heart is independently owned and operated business thats provides hands on after school fine art education for K-12 students. Art to Heart offers a wide variety of innovative, interactive lessons designed to inspire and instill a deep appreciation for the fine and applied arts. It is my personal goal to cultivate creativity, critical thinking, and positive experiences for every child that enters an art2heart classroom.

  • Teach painting, drawing, cartoon illustration, ceramics, printmaking, fashion design, origami, and creative play.

  • Partner with new clients and maintain strong long lasting partnerships.

  • Hire and train new educators in company curriculum and school policies.

  • Source the highest quality, non-toxic art materials with a cost effective budget.

  • Writing curriculum that combines fundamental cognitive skills with fun, engaging lesson plans

2011   Curriculum Development  The HobbyQuest, Englewood, NJ      http://hobbyquest.com/fashion-quest.html    

The HobbyQuest specializes in after school enrichment programs for children ages K-8th grade. My Fashion Program curriculum was purchased by the Hobby Quest in  March of 2011. The curriculum is currently offered in both public and private schools in the New York, New Jersey, Connecticut area as well as other community facilities (JCC, YMCA, local community centers).

  • Develop curriculum in the field of fashion, and fashion illustration.

  • Train teachers to effectively execute the written curriculum in a classroom setting.

  • Reinforcing classroom management skills, proper use of tools, and materials

  • Gathering teacher feedback, and presenting progress reports to upper management.

2009-2011    Private Art Teacher, NYC/ Englewood, NJ/ Tenafly, NJ                                                      

  • Teaching Drawing Fundamentals for Sculpture, Ceramics, and Sculpture

  • Teaching students of all ages curriculum based on skill, development, and personal inspiration.

  • Develop curriculum with a focus on art history as the context in which students can appreciate art and apply what they learn creating connections between history and practice.

  • Extensive knowledge of fundamental drawing and sculpture techniques using materials such as charcoal, ink, clay, adhesives, finishes, patinas and sealants.

EDUCATION

2003-2006 Rochester Institute of Technology, Rochester, NY

School for American Craft, Bachelor of Fine Arts,  Sculpture / Minor in Anthropology and Sociology

2002 -2003 California College of Art, San Francisco, CA