Curriculum Vitae

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts, Ceramics, University of Mississippi, Oxford, MS (Dean and Chancellor’s Honor Roll)

2017-2022

Professional Experience

2023

Teaching Assistant, Peyton Lawler, Beginner Ceramics, University of Mississippi

Honors and awards

2024

Mud Daubers Award, University of Mississippi, Oxford, MS

Academic Merit Scholarship, University of Mississippi, Oxford, MS

1st Place for Design Portfolio, Columbia Scholastic Press Association

1st Place in Typography, Gaia, Columbia Scholastic Press Association

1st Place in Single Spread Design, Gaia, Columbia Scholastic Press Association

Finalist for Graphic Illustration, Stained, Mississippi Scholastic Press Association

2017

2016

(2) Silver Keys in Writing, Scholastic Art and Writing

Workshops attended

Florida Heat Wood Fire Workshop, Morean Center for Clay, St. Petersburg, Florida. Presentors Matt Long, Brad Schwieger, John Balistreri, and Trey Hill.

2024

2023

John Balistreri, The University of Mississippi Visiting Artist workshop, Oxford, Mississippi.

Group Exhibitions and Invitationals

Summer is Served: Garden Party, Charlie Cummings Gallery, Gainesville, FL

2024

2022

BFA Exhibition Show, Group Exhibition, Meek Gallery 180, University of Mississippi, Oxford, Mississippi

Senior Art Show, Group Exhibition, Mary Katharine Loyacono McCravey Gallery, Jackson Preparatory School, Jackson, Mississippi

Alumni Show, Group exhibition, Mary Katharine Loyacono McCravey Gallery, Jackson Preparatory School, Jackson, Mississippi

2020

2017

Juried Exhibitions

Sip: A Ceramic Cup Show, Clayer & Co Gallery, Savannah, Georgia. Juror: Jen Allen.

2024

The Clay Cup VI: Vessel, Icon, Canvas, The University of Missouri, Columbia, Missouri. Juror: Wes Brown.

2023

5th Juried Annual Cup Show, The Hudgens Center, Duluth, Georgia. Juror: Martha Grover.

Sip: A Ceramic Cup Show, Clayer & Co Gallery, Savannah, Georgia. Juror: Sarah Pike.

Publications

Clay Hale, “UM art alumna molds local pottery business,” Daily Mississippian, April 20 2023, pg 8

2023

Edwin B. Smith, “Ceramics Students Showcased at Oxford City Grocery,” University of Mississippi News, September 24 2021

2021

volunteer work and activities

Participated in making trophies for Double Decker Race

Participant/Organizer for Mud Daubers at Double Decker Arts Festival, Oxford, Mississippi

Participant/Organizer for Mud Daubers Holiday Sale, The University of Mississippi Student Ceramic Organization

Created plate set for City Grocery, Oxford, Mississippi

Throwing bowls for Empty Bowls Charity benefiting Oxford Food Pantry

Participated in making trophies for Double Decker Race

Participant/Organizer for Mud Daubers at Double Decker Arts Festival, Oxford, Mississippi

2024

2023

Treasurer of Mud Daubers, The University of Mississippi Student Ceramic Organization

Participant/Organizer for Mud Daubers at Double Decker Art Festival, Oxford, Mississippi

Created plate set for Snackbar, Oxford, Mississippi

Throwing bowls for Empty Bowls Charity benefiting Oxford Food Pantry

2022

Assisted building soda and salt kilns, The University of Mississippi Student Ceramic Organization

Secretary of Mud Daubers, The University of Mississippi Student Ceramic Organization

Participant/Organizer for Mud Daubers Holiday Sale, The University of Mississippi Student Ceramic Organization

Created plate set for City Grocery, Oxford, Mississippi

2021

Secretary of Mud Daubers, The University of Mississippi Student Ceramic Organization

2020

2019

Throwing bowls for Empty Bowls Charity benefiting Oxford Food Pantry