The MN NICE exhibition is now on view in Northern Clay Center’s Galusha Gallery! Come see the stunning work of the second years’ graduating class.
Maker Focus at Schaller Gallery
My new functional work will be highlighted at Schaller Gallery October 26, 2021. Recently, I have returned to the fundamentals of decoration–dots and lines, playing with these simple elements to create dynamic patterns and motifs.
Florilegium News
Florilegium, an exhibition I curated at Northern Clay Center, was recently highlighted on Cfile. The catalog and essay are now included in the cfile.libary.
2017 Applications
MN NICE, an advanced certificate program in ceramics, is now accepting applications for our January 2017 start date. Join us for the third year of this innovative program! Check out detailed information on the Northern Clay Center website or our blog.
Upcoming Workshops
Join me and fellow ceramic artists for a series of ceramic workshops designed specifically for art educators. With funding from the MN State Arts Board, Northern Clay Center has partnered with art institutions around the state.
Upcoming Exhibition
I currently have a solo exhibition at The Ceramic Center in Cedar Rapids, IA. Vestiges will run form April 27-June 17th. Please stop by if you’re in the area!
NCECA Lecture
I will be presenting a co-lecture, “Outside the Academy,” with Thomas Orr at 2016 NCECA Conference. We will discuss MN NICE, the Ash Street Project, and new educational models in ceramics.
CM Article
I wrote an article looking back at the first year of MN NICE in the September issue of Ceramics Monthly. The issue focuses on learning models outside of traditional academia.
MN NICE Podcast
Ben Carter of the Red Clay Rambler recently interviewed me, Dustin Yager, and a few students reflecting on the first year of the MN NICE program. Listen to the podast here!
Project Website
I am currently exhibiting new tile work at the Andersen Horticultural Library at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum. More information about this MN State Arts Board project can be found on the website.