Education

• MFA, University of Massachusetts, Dartmouth 2007
• B.A.  Art, Cum Laude, Luther College, Decorah, IA   1998
• University of Nottingham, Nottingham, England 1995-1996

Selected Exhibitions

2005            • NCECA Regional Student Juried Exhibition
2004            • Ink and Clay 29, Pomona, CA
2003            • ANA 32, Holter Museum of Art, Helena, MT  
2003            • 23rd July National Exhibition, Franklin Square Gallery, Southport, NC  
2003            • Feats of Clay XVI, Lincoln, CA
2002            • Ink and Clay 27, Pomona, CA
2001            • Art in Port Townsend, Port Townsend, WA

Group Exhibits 

2007    • Thesis Exhibition, University of Massachusetts, Dartmouth,
University Gallery at the Star Store Campus, New Bedford, MA
2007    •  3 Installations, Artworks! Gallery, New Bedford, MA

Solo Exhibits

2006            • Tensed Relations, Gallery 244, University of Massachusetts, Dartmouth, New Bedford, MA
2006            • New Bedford Open Studios, New Bedford, MA
2005    • Obstruction 1, Gallery 244
2002            • Olympia Arts Walk XXIV, Olympia WA
1998            • Artist’s Exhibition, Luther College, Decorah, IA

Honors/Award

2005    • Kiln God Scholarship, Watershed Center for the Ceramic Arts, Newcastle, ME
2003            • Best of Show, 23rd July National Exhibition, Southport, NC

Related Experience 

2006            • Vice President, Gallery 244, University of Massachusetts, Dartmouth, MA
2005-06    • Teacher of Record, University of Massachusetts, Dartmouth, MA.
Fall Semester  Ceramics--Handbuilding I
Spring Semester            Ceramics--Foundations Workshop.
• Ceramics Club President, University of Massachusetts, Dartmouth, MA,
2004-2005   • Kiln Technician, University of Massachusetts, Dartmouth, MA, 
• Treasurer, Gallery 244
1999-2001    • Ceramics Instructor, Olympia Artists and Potters Supply, Olympia, WA
1998-1999    • Ceramics Technician, Clay Arts, Tacoma, WA
1996-1998    • Teaching/Studio Assistant, Ceramics Dept, Luther College
1996-1997    • Academic Tutor, Art History, Luther College