Academic History

2010-2012
M.F.A. Master of Fine Art, Ceramics, New York State College of Ceramics at Alfred University, Alfred, New York

2004-2005
Post Baccalaureate Student, Ceramics, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, Louisiana

1998-2004
B.F.A. Bachelor of Fine Art, Ceramics, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio
B.A.E. Bachelor of Art Education, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio

Selected Research and Publications

R E S I D E N C I E S
2017
Ash Street Project, Portland, Oregon
2016
Belger Crane Yard Studios, Kansas City, Missouri
2015
Emmanuel College Artist’s Residency, Emmanuel College, Boston, Massachusetts

McKnight Residency for Ceramic Artists, McKnight Foundation, Northern Clay Center, Minneapolis, Minnesota
2014
Summer Artist in Residence, Harvard Office Of the Arts, Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts

Summer Artist in Residence, Watershed Center for the Ceramic Arts, Newcastle, Maine

2013
C.R.E.T.A. Rome, Rome, Italy

Awards and Honors

G R A N T S A N D A W A R D S
2015
College of Arts and Sciences Faculty Enhancement Grant, Kansas State University, Manhattan, Kansas

Emmanuel College Artist’s Residency Grant, Emmanuel College, Boston Massachusetts

2014
McKnight Residency Grant for Ceramic Artists, Northern Clay Center, Minneapolis, Minnesota

2012
University Small Research Grant, awarded by the Office of Research, Kansas State University, Manhattan, Kansas

Professional Development Grant, New York State College of Ceramics at Alfred University, Alfred, New York

2011
CAA Fellowship in the Visual Arts, Honorable Mention, College Art Association, New York, New York

2010
Professional Development Grant, New York State College of Ceramics at Alfred University, Alfred, New York

2008
International Residency Grant, Fireworks Studio, Art Council of Wales, Wales Art International, Cardiff, Wales

Emerging Artist, Ceramics Monthly, American Ceramic Society