Education
2006-2012 Non-matriculated, ceramics classes, Raritan Valley Community College (RVCC) – Branchburg, NJ
1989 MFA (Graphic Design), Rochester Institute of Technology – Rochester, NY
1987 BA (Studio Art), University of Vermont (UVM)– Burlington, VT
Workshops & Other Education
2019 2-Day Workshop with Doug Peltzman, CCA – Bedminster, NJ
2017 2-Day Workshop with John Dix, CCA – Bedminster, NJ
2016 7-day Journey Workshop with Steven Hill, Saratoga Clay Arts Center, Schuylerville, NY
2-Day Workshop with Beth Cavener, Saratoga Clay Arts Center, Schuylerville, NY
2015 2-day Workshop with Steven Hill, Potters’ Guild of NJ
1-day Paper Clay Workshop with Jennie Chien, Alison Palmer Studio, S. Kent, CT
2014 2-Day Workshop with Mary Barringer, Alison Palmer Studio, S. Kent, CT
2013-2019 Ceramics classes, The Center for Contemporary Art (CCA) – Bedminster, NJ
2013 Master Wheel Throwing with Joyce Michaud, Hood College – Frederick, MD
2012 6-Week Raku class with Ann Tsubota, RVCC – Branchburg, NJ
2011 1-Day Workshop with John Dix, RVCC – Branchburg, NJ
2009 1-Day Workshop with Jim Jansma, RVCC – Branchburg, NJ
2008 3-Day Workshop: “Firings Galore”, with Bruce Denhert, Peters Valley – Layton, NJ
2007 1-Day Workshop with Jeff Shapiro – Accord, NY
2006 Studio Visit with Bennet Bean, Bennet Bean Studio – Blairstown, NJ
2001 Papermaking Class, Dieu Donné Papermill – NY, NY
1994-1996 Ceramics classes with Larry Michelotti, Larry Michelotti Studio – Hoboken, NJ
Juried Exhibitions
2021 2020 International Orton Cone Box Show – NCECA (virtual exhibit)
Juror: Winnie Owens-Hart, ceramic artist, cultural researcher, curator, film maker, educator, author
2020 CCA Members’ Juried Exhibition – Watchung Arts Center, Watchung, NJ
Jurors: Doris Ettlinger, illustrator, and Michael McFadden, art and design professor
2015 Studio Montclair’s 18th Annual Open Juried Exhibition, ViewPoints 2015 – Aljira, Newark, NJ
Juror: Jeffrey Wechsler – curator for the Sylvia Wald and Po Kim Art Gallery, NY, NY
2014 25th Annual NJ Small Works Show – The Art School at Old Church, Demarest, NJ
Juror: Wes Sherman – exhibitions chair, trustee at CCA, Bedminster, NJ
2013 Rites of Spring, Gallery At 14 Maple – Morristown, NJ
Juror: Jeanne Brasile – gallery director, Walsh Gallery, Seton Hall University
2012 2012 International Juried Exhibition, CCA – Bedminster, NJ
Juror: Edwin Ramoran – curator at large for the Bronx Council on the Arts
Juried Student Show, RVCC – Branchburg, NJ
Juror: John Yau – poet/critic; associate professor, Mason Gross School of the Arts, Rutgers, U.
2011 Juried Student Show; RVCC – Branchburg, NJ
Juror: Mark Shetabi – painter, sculptor, assistant professor, Tyler School of Art, Temple University
2007 Juried Student Show, RVCC – Branchburg, NJ
Juror: Jim Toia – artist, art professor and director of Grossman Gallery, Lafayette College
2006 Juried Student Show, RVCC – Branchburg, NJ
Juror: Adam Rogers – director of admissions, School of Visual Arts
Group Exhibitions
2022 - Studio Union: An Art Junction, group exhibition, Redux Contemporary Art Center, Charleston, SC
2020 - Annual Members’ Non-juried Exhibit, CCA – Bedminster, NJ
2019 - Annual Members’ Non-juried Exhibit, CCA – Bedminster, NJ
- ARTsee Happening – performed raku demos – Ross Farm, Basking Ridge, NJ
2018 - Annual Members’ Non-juried Exhibit, CCA – Bedminster, NJ
- ARTsee Happening – performed raku demos – Ross Farm, Basking Ridge, NJ
- Earth Wood & Fire, group exhibition, Gallery on Division – Somerville, NJ
2017 - Annual Members’ Non-juried Exhibit, CCA – Bedminster, NJ
- ARTsee Happening – performed raku demos – Ross Farm, Basking Ridge, NJ
- The Journey Workshop Exhibition, Saratoga Clay Arts Center, Schuylerville, NY
- ARTsee Open Studio Tour – Basking Ridge and Bernardsville, NJ
2016 - Annual Members’ Non-juried Exhibit, CCA – Bedminster, NJ
- ARTsee Happening – performed raku demos – Ross Farm, Basking Ridge, NJ
- ARTsee Open Studio Tour – Basking Ridge and Bernardsville, NJ
2015 - Annual Members’ Non-juried Exhibit, CCA – Bedminster, NJ
- ARTsee Happening – performed raku demos – Ross Farm, Basking Ridge, NJ
- ARTsee Open Studio Tour – Basking Ridge and Bernardsville, NJ
- Bernards Twp Parks & Rec. Community Art Show, Environmental Ed. Center, Basking Ridge, NJ 2014
- Annual Members’ Non-juried Exhibit, CCA – Bedminster, NJ
- ARTsee Open Studio Tour – Basking Ridge and Bernardsville, NJ
2013 - Annual Members’ Non-juried Exhibit, CCA – Bedminster, NJ
- ARTsee Open Studio Tour – Basking Ridge and Bernardsville, NJ
- Bernards Twp Parks & Rec. Community Art Show, Environmental Ed. Center, Basking Ridge, NJ
2012 - 2nd Annual Alumni Art Exhibit, Davis Center, UVM – Burlington, VT
- ARTsee Group Exhibit, Somerset County Cultural & Heritage Commission – Somerville, NJ
- Student Show, RVCC – Branchburg, NJ
- ARTsee Open Studio Tour – Basking Ridge and Bernardsville, NJ
- Independent Study Students Exhibition, RVCC – Branchburg, NJ
- Bernards Twp Parks & Rec. Community Art Show, Environmental Ed. Center, Basking Ridge, NJ
2011 - ARTsee Open Studio Tour– Basking Ridge and Bernardsville, NJ
- ARTsee Group Show; Farmstead Arts – Basking Ridge, NJ
- Student Show, RVCC – Branchburg, NJ
- Independent Study Students Exhibition, RVCC – Branchburg, NJ
2009 - Remains of the Day - Group Show, RVCC – Branchburg, NJ
2008 - Student Show, RVCC – Branchburg, NJ
1989 - Masters Thesis Show, Rochester Institute of Technology – Rochester, NY
Recognitions & Awards
2020 Honorable Mention, Annual Members’ Non-juried Exhibit, CCA – Bedminster, NJ
2018 Award of Excellence, Annual Members’ Non-juried Exhibit, CCA – Bedminster, NJ
2014 Award of Excellence, Annual Members’ Non-juried Exhibit, CCA – Bedminster, NJ
2013 Award of Excellence, Annual Members’ Non-juried Exhibit, CCA – Bedminster, NJ
2013 Nota Bene Award, RVCC – Branchburg, NJ
2008 Nota Bene Award, RVCC – Branchburg, NJ
Other Experience
1989-1999 Graphic Designer, Lewis Gace Bozell – Fort Lee, NJ
1986 Graphic Design Intern, Herman & Lees – Cambridge, MA