Curriculum Vitae
EDUCATION
University of Mississippi, Oxford, MS. 2024
Master of Fine Arts in Studio Art with an emphasis in ceramics
University of North Alabama, Florence, AL. 2017
Bachelor of Fine Arts with a concentration in ceramics
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Hirschi Family Artist in Residence and Adjunct Professor – Midwestern State University Texas. 2024-25
• Team teach Ceramics I through V with ceramic professor Steve Hilton
• Managed ceramic studio with some technician responsibilities
• Teach 3D Design (adjunct)
• Teach Art Appreciation (adjunct, service course with dual enrollment)
• Teach community education wheel-throwing class
Kiln Technician, Ceramics – University of Mississippi. 2023-24
• Supervised reduction firings and clean ups for beginning class work
• Helped clean and maintain all kilns, including electric and gas kilns
Instructor of Record, Ceramics – University of Mississippi. 2022-24
• Provided demonstrations and techniques for beginning level ceramics (Art 340)
Graduate Teaching Assistant – University of Mississippi. 2022
• Assisted Andrew McIntyre with beginning level classes in preparation for teaching
Clay Technician – University of Mississippi. 2021-22
• Prepared clay for all beginning level classes
• Helped ensure that the clay mixing studio is organized and clean
Gallery Assistant – University of Mississippi. 2021-24
• Helped install/deinstall exhibitions for solo artists, group shows, faculty members, BFA students, and MFA students
EXHIBITIONS
2025
Pit Gallery, Midwestern State University, Wichita Falls, TX
Peyton Lawler: Current Work, solo invitational (forthcoming)
Marie Hull Gallery, Hinds Community College on the Raymond campus, Raymond, MS
Peyton Lawler: Current Work, solo invitational (forthcoming)
Foyer Gallery, Midwestern State University Texas, Wichita Falls, TX
From the Ceramics Studio, invitational, curated by Steve Hilton
Rocky River Public Library, Rocky River, OH
A New Century: Ceramics Inspired by the Legacy of Art Deco, juried, curator Gregory Hatch
Hopkins Center for the Arts, Hopkins, MN
30th Art North International 2025, juried
2024
Sedona Arts Center, Sedona, AZ
Small Works Exhibit, juried
Foyer Gallery, Midwestern State University Texas, Wichita Falls, TX
New Instructor Showcase, invitational, curator Jason Bly
Southwestern Gallery, Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum, West Texas A&M University, TX
2024 Regional Art Faculty Show, juried, curator Deana Craighead
Kennedy-Douglass Center for the Arts, Florence, AL
Furtherance: UNA Alumni Ceramic Exhibition, invitational, curator Aaron Benson
Gallery 130, Meek Hall, University of Mississippi, Oxford, MS
Relationships | Line and Object, solo (MFA thesis)
Meek Hall, University of Mississippi, Oxford, MS
Teeny Tiny Art Show, juried
Gertrude Ford Center, Oxford, MS
Medal for the Arts, invitational
Gallery 130, Meek Hall, University of Mississippi, Oxford, MS
Ole Miss’s First Teeny Tiny Print Exchange 2024, juried, curator Kaleena Stasiak
Saltstone Ceramics, Seattle, WA
Mug Madness 2024, juried, jurors Kristina Batiste, Maliya Travers-Crumb, and Community vote on Instagram
Gertrude Ford Center, Oxford, MS
TedxUniversityofMississippi, invitational
Good Earth Pottery, Bellingham, WA
2024 Annual Winter Warmers Cup Show, juried, juror Ann Marie Cooper
2023
Worcester Center for Crafts, Krikoran Gallery, Worcester, MA
2023 Annual Cup Show, juried, juror Maliya Travers-Crumb
MSClayworks, Tupelo, MS
Put the Blues in It, juried, jurors Antoinette Badenhorst and Gail Morton
Charlie Cummings Gallery, Gainesville, FL
Cup: The Intimate Object XIX, juried
Reuben Saunders Gallery, Wichita, KS
Wichita Ceramics National Exhibition, juried, jurors Chotsani Dean and David Hiltner
University of Mississippi, Oxford, MS
Student Summer Exhibition, juried (online), juror Jonathan Kent Adams
Honorable Mention for “Flower Brick”
Savannah Clay Community, Sulfur Studio, Savannah, GA
SIP: A Ceramic Cup Show, juried, juror Sarah Pike
Angelo State University, San Angelo, TX
Angelo State University Graduate Ceramics Juried Exhibition: 2023 (38th) San Angelo Ceramics
Symposium, juried, juror Brad Schwieger
Gertrude Ford Center, Oxford, MS
TEDxUniversityofMississippi, invitational
Good Earth Pottery, Bellingham, WA
2023 Annual Winter Warmers Cup Show, juried, juror Ann Marie Cooper
2022
Gallery 130, Meek Hall, University of Mississippi, Oxford, MS
Graduate Exhibition, invitational
Rain City Clay, Seattle, WA
Percolate, juried, juror Jennifer Fujimoto
Charlie Cummings Gallery, Gainesville, FL
Cup: The Intimate Object XVIII, juried
Savannah Clay Community, Sulfur Studio, Savannah, GA
SIP: A Ceramic Cup Show, juried, juror Kevin Snipes
River Oaks Square Art Center, Alexandria, LA
Dirty South Cup Competition, juried, juror Renee LoPresti
Gertrude Ford Center, Oxford, MS
TEDxUniversityofMississippi, invitational
Saltstone Ceramics, Seattle, WA
Chroma, invitational, curator Juan Barroso
2021
Gallery 130, Meek Hall, University of Mississippi, Oxford, MS
Graduate Exhibition, invitational, curator Bryce Heesacker
2020
Good Earth Pottery, Bellingham, WA
Function: Luncheon, juried, juror Kip O’Krongly
2018
33rd Annual Alabama Clay Conference, Montgomery, AL
Annual Professor Student Exhibition, juried
2017
Elaine Bailey Augustine Art Gallery, University of North Alabama, Florence, AL
BFA Thesis Show
Elaine Bailey Augustine Art Gallery, University of North Alabama, Florence, AL
Lights and Shadows, juried
Elaine Bailey Augustine Art Gallery, University of North Alabama, Florence, AL
Lights and Shadows, juried
EXHIBITIONS CURATED
2023
Gallery 130, Meek Hall, University of Mississippi, Oxford, MS
2023 National Juried Graduate Exhibition
WORKSHOPS AND DEMONSTRATIONS
2025
Dallas College North Lake Campus, Irving, TX
Throwing and Constructing Demonstration (forthcoming)
Juanita and Ralph Harvey School of Visual Art, Midwestern State University, Wichita Falls, TX
Slip, Stain, Sig, and Glaze: Variations of Surface (forthcoming)
2024
Juanita and Ralph Harvey School of Visual Art, Midwestern State University, Wichita Falls, TX
Firing Salt
2021
School of Visual Art, University of North Alabama, Florence, AL
SOAR Throwing Demonstration for incoming freshmen
2017
School of Visual Art, University of North Alabama, Florence, AL
Tile and Surface Workshop
School of Visual Art, University of North Alabama, Florence, AL
Introduction to Clay Demonstration for the local Girl Scouts
School of Visual Art, University of North Alabama, Florence, AL
Introduction to Throwing Demonstration and studio tour of new gas kiln for President Kenneth Kitts and faculty
School of Visual Art, University of North Alabama, Florence, AL
Introduction to Clay demonstration: Pottery 101 (fall, spring) hosted by The Outdoor Adventure Center & Outdoor Club
EXPERIENCE
Shop Technician – University of North Alabama, Florence, AL. 2016-17
• Oversaw the ceramic studio inventory and material orders
• Fired and monitored kilns, as well as made food safe glazes
• Maintained a clean work environment
• Assisted in preparing for the accreditation process
Flor-Ala page designer – University of North Alabama, Florence, AL. 2015-16
• Designed pages for the campus newspaper
• Worked with Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign
AWARDS AND HONORS
Graduate Achievement Award. 2024
Kappa Pi International Art Honor Society. 2022-24
The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi. 2022-24
President of the Mud Daubers Ceramics Association. 2022-24
Gamma Beta Phi Honor Society. 2022
Mud Daubers Ceramics Association. 2021
Graduate Assistantship. 2021-24
Cum Laude (Bachelor of Fine Arts). 2017
Dean’s List. 2013-17
Ceramics Guild President. 2017
Administrator of the UNA Ceramics social media accounts. 2016-17
Kappa Pi International Art Honor Society. 2016
Ceramics Guild Vice President. 2016-17
Sigma Alpha Pi National Society of Leadership and Success. 2015
Art Club member (University of North Alabama). 2015
Phi Eta Sigma National Honor Society. 2014
Alpha Lambda Delta National Academic Honor Society. 2014
SERVICE
2024
Empty Bowls – Midwestern State University Texas, Wichita Falls, TX
2023-24
Search Committee for Chair position, Department of Art and Art History – University of Mississippi, Oxford, MS
• Served on the committee alongside Interim Chair, Michael Barnett, in conducting research • and interviews to fill the Chair position for the Department of Art and Art History
Student Jury Committee for the Yokna Sculpture Trail – University of Mississippi, Oxford, MS
• Assisted in the installation of a sculpture in front of Meek Hall at the University of Mississippi
City Grocery Commission – Oxford, MS
• Crafted a series of plates as donations to City Grocery restaurant in Oxford
Empty Bowls – Wichita State University, Wichita, KS
2022
Search Committee for Ceramics Technician position – University of Mississippi, Oxford, MS
• Assisted Professor Matt Long in conducting research and interviews to fill the Technician Position for the Ceramics area
Snack Bar Commission – Oxford, MS
• Crafted a series of plates as donations to Snack Bar restaurant in Oxford
2022-24
Double Decker Spring Run Trophies – Oxford, MS
2021-24
Empty Bowls – University of Mississippi, Oxford, MS
2015-17
Lions Under the Lights – University of North Alabama, Florence, AL
• Designed, created, and provided around 30 ceramic service ware items, such as platters and large serving bowls for a formal dinner hosted by the culinary department
Empty Bowls – University of North Alabama, Florence, AL
TRADE SHOW EVENTS
2022-24
Double Decker – University of Mississippi, Oxford, MS
• Participated in setting up booths to sell work with the University of Mississippi Mud Daubers during the Double Decker event in Oxford, MS
2021-23
Christmas Sales – University of Mississippi, Oxford, MS
2014-17
First Fridays – University of North Alabama, Florence, AL
•Participated in setting up booths to sell work with the University of North Alabama’s Ceramic Guild during the First Friday events every month
Christmas Sales – University of North Alabama, Florence, AL
Mother’s Day Sales – University of North Alabama, Florence, AL
PUBLICATIONS
2024
Texoma’s – Wichita Falls, TX. Interviewed about the Empty Bowls Project
Shaping Your Pottery Podcast – online, interview with Nic Torres
2017
University of North Alabama Rise and Roar – Florence, AL
•https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2GCCEeZHHu4
Times Daily – Florence, AL
• “UNA Unveils New Kiln”
SET Magazine – Florence, AL
• “A Different Kind of Street Art”
CONFERENCES ATTENDED
2025
NCECA (National Council on Education for the Ceramic Arts) – Salt Lake City, UT (forthcoming)
2024
NCECA (National Council on Education for the Ceramic Arts) – Richmond, VA
2023
Mississippi Clay Conference – Tupelo, MS
NCECA (National Council on Education for the Ceramic Arts) – Cincinnati, OH
2016
NCECA (National Council on Education for the Ceramic Arts) – Kansas City, MO
VISITING ARTIST WORKSHOPS ATTENDED
2024
John Balistreri – University of Mississippi
2022
John Balistreri – University of Mississippi
2019
Doug Casebeer – University of North Alabama
Simon Levin – Union University
2018
Matt Scheimann – University of Mississippi
2017
Chandra DeBuse and Tommy Frank – University of Mississippi
Jack Troy – Union University
2016
Von Venhuizen – University of Mississippi
2015
David Hiltner – University of Mississippi
EVENTS PARTICIPATED
2025
Kiln Building – Midwestern State University Texas (forthcoming)
2024
Wood Firings – Oxford, MS
2023
Aluminum Pour Event – Oxford, MS
Iron Pour Event – University of Mississippi
Wood Firings – Oxford, MS
2022
Iron Pour Event – University of Mississippi
Wood Firings – Oxford, MS
2021
Steamroller Event – University of Mississippi
Wood Firing – Oxford, MS
RELATED ACTIVITIES
2018
Visiting Artist/Consultant – University of North Alabama, Florence, AL
• Spent 4 months creating a body of work for the University of North Alabama’s Art Department for display
NASAD Assistant – University of North Alabama, Florence, AL
• Assisted Professor Chen and Professor Benson in ensuring the ceramic and sculpture facilities were up to par with regulations in order to meet the criteria for accreditation