Education
- 2014 - 2016: MFA with an emphasis in Sculpture & Ceramics, Houston Baptist University, Houston, TX - Full Scholarship
- 2007-2013: BFA in Studio Art with a Ceramics Emphasis, Lamar University, Beaumont, TX, Cum Laude
- 2009-2011: Undergraduate Courses at SFASU, Nacogdoches, TX
Work Experience
- 2022 - Current: Full-Time Instructor, Visual Arts Coordinator, and Fine Arts Gallery Curator, Galveston College, Galveston TX
- 2017- 2020: Adjunct Instructor of Ceramics, Galveston College, Galveston, TX
- 2017 - 2020: Adjunct Instructor of Art History and Art Appreciation, Alvin Community College, Alvin, TX
- 2016 - Current: Professional Fine Artist and freelance Artist, Houston, TX
- 2016 - 2017: Ceramics Instructor at Houston Christian High School, Houston, TX
- 2013 - 2016: Teaching Assistant in Ceramics 1, 2, & 3 at Houston Baptist University, Houston, TX
- 2006 - Current: HEB, Pharmacy Technician, Houston, TX
Current and Upcoming Exhibitions
2024
- Solo Exhibition, "Ethereality" - Iron Gate Studios, Beaumont, TX (exact dates TBD)
2023
- "Synergy" - 4 Woman Group Exhibition - Galveston College Fine Arts Gallery - Galveston, TX (10/23/23 - 11/25/23)
- "Flux" Clay Houston Members Exhibition, Houston, TX (9/22/23 - 11/10/23)
- CAMEO Emerging Artists - Lee College - Baytown, TX (9/1/23 - 10/21/23)
- Art Faculty Exhibition at Galveston College Fine Art Gallery - Galveston, TX (9/7/23 - 10/7/23)
Past Exhibitions
2022
- CAMEO Emerging Artists - UT Tyler - Tyler, TX
2021
2020
- A Common Occurrence of Time - Two Woman Solo Show with Artist Kailee Viator - Art Studio, Inc - Beaumont TX - February 1, 2020
2019
- Annual Bayou Area Faculty Exhibition at University of Houston Clear Lake
2018
- WHAM - Juried Arts Market - Houston, TX
- Annual Faculty Exhibition - ACC
2017
- TASIMJAE: The Art Studio, Inc. Members Juried Art Exhibition - Beaumont TX
- Annual Faculty Exhibition - ACC
2016
- Clarke and Associates Show in Conjunction with Fine Arts Fairs - Houston, TX - October 1
- Known and Underknown - Smith Gallery - Houston, TX - May 5th Opening Reception from 5:30 - 7pm - Curated by Sally Reynolds
- TASIMJAE: The Art Studio, Inc. Members Juried Art Exhibition - Beaumont TX - April 4 Juror- Michael Meazell
- (un)sheltered - Master's Thesis Exhibition at Houston Baptist University in Gallery 220 on April 21st from 6:00- 8:00 pm
2015
- Rising Eyes of Texas 8th Annual Juried Show - Rockport Center for the Arts - Rockport, Texas - Juror: Shea Little - Won 3rd Place
- Under the Radar - Exhibition of Selected Works from HBU Alumni and Current MFA Candidates - Curated by Sally Sprout - Williams Tower Gallery -Houston, TX
- Visual Transcendence: Flowers Seek Their Own Geometry - Collaboration of Ceramic Vessels with Jim Edwards - Wayne Stark Museum at Texas A&M - College Station, TX
- Hidden Treasures: HBU Student/Faculty Group Show - Samara Gallery - Houston, TX
- Panic as You See Fit - NYC Artists Invade Houston - Gallery M Squared -Houston, TX
- MONUMETAL Group Sculpture Competition, Downtown Bryan, TX
2014
- Cameo Emerging Artists - Dishman Art Museum - Beaumont, TX
2013
- Lamar Then and Now - Beaumont Art League - Beaumont, TX
- Echoes of Humanity Senior Thesis Group Exhibition - Dishman Art Museum - Beaumont, TX
- Fire & Ice - Ice House Museum - Silsbee, TX
- First Annual Summer Student Juried Exhibiton - Dishman Art Museum - Beaumont, TX
- CAMEO Emerging Artists Exhibition - 18 Hands Gallery - Houston, TX
- Le Grand Bal – Dishman Art Museum – Beaumont, TX
2012
- Fire & Ice - Ice House Museum - Silsbee, TX
- CAMEO Emerging Artists Exhibition - 18 Hands Gallery - Houston, TX
- Le Grand Bal – Dishman Art Museum – Beaumont, TX
2011
- Apathy’s Collapse: An Artist Common Juried Exhibition - The Art Studio, Inc. – Beaumont, TX Juror: Jessica Dandona
- Lamar University Highlights – Beaumont Art League – Beaumont, TX
- Le Grand Bal – Dishman Art Museum – Beaumont, TX
- Fire & Ice - Ice House Museum – Silsbee, TX
2008
- Student Juried Exhibition - Barking Dog Coffee Shop - Beaumont, TX
Articles Included In
2023
2022
2021
2020
2018
2017
2016
2015
2013
Curatorial
2023
- ArtWalk Art Faculty Exhibition - Galveston College Art Gallery - 9/7/23 - 10/7/23
- ”Across the Ocean“ - Jihye Han and Yeonsoo Kim - Galveston College Art Gallery - Galveston, TX
2022
- ”Quarantine Dream” - Joel Stanulonis - Galveston College, Galveston, TX
- Return of the Tibetan Mandala - Galveston College Art Gallery, Galveston, TX
- Galveston Daily News Article
2019
- Galveston College Annual Student Show -Galveston Fine Arts Gallery Galveston , TX
2018
- Cocurated Linnis Blanton Solo Exhibition and Workshop - Galveston Fine Arts Gallery, Galveston, TX
- Galveston College Annual Student Show -Galveston Fine Arts Gallery Galveston, TX
2013
- Cocurated Lamar Then and Now - Beaumont Art League - Beaumont, TX
Workshops
- Hosted at Galveston College - Jihye Han and Yeonsoo Kim - 2023
- Hosted at Galveston College - Jeff Forester Workshop and Exhibition - 2019
- Hosted at Galveston College - Linnis Blanton Workshop and Exhibition - 2018
- Mary Fischer Workshop, Lonestar College North Harris & 18 Hands Gallery, 2013
- NCECA Earth and Energy - Barbara Frey workshop
- Karen Fiscus - Pottery Assemblage and Deconstruction Workshop - ACC - Oct. 2017
- V. Chin - Decorative Pottery Workshop - ACC - Oct. 2017
Awards
- Employee Performance Award Nominee for Galveston College - 2019
- Third Place at The Rising Eyes of Texas 8th Annual Juried Show, Rockport Center for the Arts, Rockport, TX - Juror: Shea Little, 2014
- Isabel Stafford Morian Art Award, 2011
Memberships
Current
- Clay Houston
- GC Visual Arts Club- Advisor
- TCCTA
Past
- NCECA
- GC Islands Potters Guild - Advisor
- Art Studio, Inc. - Beaumont, TX
- Co-founder of Empty Bowls Southeast Texas
- Founder and President of Lamar University Feldspar Clay Club