EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
1978-1980
Cranbrook Academy of Art, Bloomfield Hills, Michigan,
Master of Fine Arts
1979
Ceramics Symposium, Everson Museum of Art, Syracuse, New York
Independent Study; Ceramic Art History, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan
1976-1978
University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan, Bachelor of Fine Arts 

TEACHING EXPERIENCE
1986-1994
Pennsylvania State University, Visiting Artist/Lecturer, Abington, PA
1988-1990
Pennsylvania State University, Exhibition Chairman, Abington, PA
1984-1985
Artspace, University of Michigan, Ceramics Instructor, Ann Arbor, MI 
1980-1982
Ohio University, Chairman, Department of Ceramics, Athens, OH
1979-1980
Oakland Community College, Ceramics Instructor
Guest Artist, Art in the Schools, Birmingham, MI

ONE/TWO PERSON EXHIBITIONS
2010
Arts Fund’s Salon Series, Santa Barbara, CA
2000
Show of Hands Gallery, Philadelphia, PA
1993
Blue Streak Gallery, Wilmington, DE
1992
Delaware Center for Contemporary Art, Wilmington, DE
1990
Aartvark Gallery, The Warwick, Philadelphia, PA
1988
Gross McCleaf Gallery, Philadelphia, PA
1986
Camden County College Art Gallery, Blackburn, NJ
Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ
Artillerie Gallery, Jenkintown, PA
1985
The Springhouse Gallery, Pennsylvania State University, Abington, PA
The Ann Arbor Art Association, Ann Arbor, MI

INVITATIONAL LECTURES 
2009
Westmont College Studio Tour and lecture, Santa Barbara, CA
2008
Santa Barbara Museum of Art Studio Tours, Santa Barbara, CA
“My work: From parts to pieces”, Santa Barbara, CA
1998-2011
Rancho la Puerta, Tecate, Mexico
1998
SAGES, Seattle, WA
1996
Coller Surgical Society, Colorado Springs, CO
1995
Denver Art Museum, Denver, CO
1994
Western Surgical Association, Palm Desert, CA
1992
Delaware Center for Contemporary Art, Wilmington, DE
1988
Medical Wives Auxiliary, Abington Memorial Hospital, Abington, PA
1987
The Barnes Foundation Study Group, Huntingdon Valley, PA
1986
The Barnes Foundation Study Group, Villanova, PA

WORKSHOPS (Given)
1998-2010
Rancho la Puerta, Tecate, Mexico
2008
Girls Inc., Santa Barbara, CA
2000
“Adults Obsessed with Fired Mud,” Norristown, PA
1998
SAGES, Seattle, WA
1996
Coller Surgical Society, Colorado Springs, CO
1995
Denver Art Museum, Denver, CO
1994
Western Surgical Association, Palm Desert, CA
1989 & 1990
Raku Workshop, Medical Wives Auxiliary, Abington, PA
1986
Raku Workshop, Abington Art Center, Abington, PA

EXHIBITIONS (Juried/Invitational)
2010
“The Object of Art”, Sullivan Goss Gallery, Santa Barbara, CA
”Form and Function”, Westmont Museum of Art, Santa Barbara, CA
“Art in All Dimensions”, Faulkner Gallery, Santa Barbara, CA
“Green...more than a color”, Art From Scrap, Santa Barbara, CA
“Off the Wall”, Ridley Tree, Santa Barbara, CA
“New Works”, Beatrice Wood Studio, Ojai, CA
“Annual Winter Show”, Santa Barbara Sculptors Guild, Santa Barbara, CA
“Spring at the JCC”, Santa Barbara, CA
2009
“Contemporary Expressions”, JCC, Santa Barbara, CA
“Currents: Contemporary California Clay”, Beatrice Wood Studio, Ojai, CA
“Views and Visions; INTERIOR SPACE”, Reynolds Gallery, Westmont College, Santa Barbara, CA
“Individual Artist Awards Group Exhibition”, The Arts Fund Gallery, Santa Barbara, CA
“3rd Annual A&D Alumni Show”, University of Michigan School of Art and Design, Ann Arbor, MI
2008
“Currents: Contemporary California Clay,”  Beatrice Wood Studio, Ojai, CA
“Connecting 2008”, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI
“Edge”, Santa Barbara County Arts Commission, Santa Barbara, CA
 “Second Annual A&D Alumni Show”, University of Michigan School of Art and Design, Ann Arbor, MI
2007
“Arts Fund Holiday Invitational”, Santa Barbara, CA
“Beatrice Wood Ceramic Annual”, Ojai, CA
“Santa Barbara Sculptors Guild Winter Show”, Santa Barbara, CA
“Vessels: Function and Whimsy in Clay”, Santa Barbara, CA
“Reconnecting: the U-M Art & Design Alumni Show”, Ann Arbor, MI
2006
“Affinity for the Cup II”, Sacramento, CA
2005
“Dimensions”, San Luis Obispo, CA
“Carbondale Clay National”, Carbondale, CO
“Journeys in Clay V”, Windham, NY
“Santa Barbara Tours de Arte Gallery Exhibition”, Santa Barbara, CA
“Clay Lover’s Calendar Show”, Greensboro, NC
“Saks Fifth Avenue Salute to Autumn Arts, Santa Barbara, CA
2004
“Salute to Arts Prima Vera”, Santa Barbara, CA
“La Petite XII”, Alder Art Gallery, Coburg, OR
2000
Show of Hands Gallery, Philadelphia, PA
1999
Artists Cultural Exchange, Tyme Gallery, Philadelphia, PA
Show of Hands Gallery, Philadelphia, PA
1998
Show of Hands Gallery, Philadelphia, PA
Artists Cultural Exchange, Philadelphia, PA
1997
Artists Cultural Exchange, Philadelphia, PA
Show of Hands Gallery, Philadelphia, PA
1996
Show of Hands Gallery, Philadelphia, PA
"Neighbors", Pennsylvania State University, Ogontz Campus, Abington, PA
Harvey Cedars Art Show, Long Beach Island, NJ
1995
Show of Hands Gallery, Philadelphia, PA
1994
"20th Century Anniversary Exhibition", The Clay Studio, Philadelphia, PA
1993
"Tempe Tea Party", Tempe Arts Center, Tempe, AZ
"Neighbors", Pennsylvania State University, Ogontz Campus, Abington, PA
1992
"Clay 5+1", Pennsylvania State University, Abington, PA
1991
"Great Lakes States Works of Clay", Buckham Gallery, Flint, MI
"1991 Three Rivers Arts Festival", Pittsburgh, PA
1990
"Michigan Potters Association Annual Exhibition", Michigan Ceramics Invitational Portion, Detroit Artists Market, Detroit, MI
1989
"Greater Midwest International IV", Central Missouri State University, Warrensburg, MO 
"NMSU National Art Competition", Juror: Dore Ashton; Northeast Missouri State University, Kirksville, MO
"The 2nd International Ceramics Competition '89", Mino, Japan
1988
"October '88 National Exhibition", Clary Miner Gallery, Buffalo, NY "National Juried Art Competition', Farrington Keith Creative Arts Center, Ann Arbor, MI
"Ceramics Now", Downey Museum of Art, Downey, CA
"Third Annual Monarch Tile National Ceramic Competition", San Angelo Museum of Fine Arts, San Angelo, TX
"River Oaks Spring '88", Competition, juried by Michael Monroe, Alexandria, LA
"Fest for All '88", Baton Rouge Gallery, Baton Rouge, LA
"Crafts 22", Zoller Gallery, Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA
"Craft of Containment", The Berkshire Museum, Pittsfield, MA
"Elizabeth Schneider Award", Galerie Schneider, Freiburg, Germany
"The Greater Midwest International Exhibition III", Central Missouri State University, Warrensburg, MO 
"Artworks 1988", Pennsylvania State University, Ogontz Campus, Abington, PA
"The Dripless Spout: Innovative Teapots", Arrowmont School of Arts and  Crafts, Gatlinburg, TN
"Form and Function: Teapots", Craft Alliance, St. Louis, MO
"Celebration 47", Southern Utah State College, Cedar City, UT
"21st Annual Greater Harrisburg Arts Festival", State Museum of Pennsylvania, Harrisburg, PA 
"60th Annual Juried Exhibition 1988", Art Association of Harrisburg School and Galleries, Harrisburg, PA 
1987
"Fourth National Artspace Exhibition", Artspace Gallery, Sacramento, CA
"Work of Women's Hands", Morani Art Gallery, Philadelphia, PA
"Celebration 46", Braithwaite Fine Arts Gallery, Southern Utah State College, Cedar City, UT 
"Color and Clay", National Juried Exhibit, Hand Workshop, Richmond, VA
"Crafts 21", Zoller Gallery, Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA
"1987 September Competition", Alexandria Museum, Alexandria, LA (Traveling) 
"Crafts National II", State University College of Buffalo, Buffalo, NY
 "Summer Sculpture Exhibition", Roger Lapelle Gallery, Philadelphia, PA 
1986
"September Competition", Alexandria Museum, Alexandria, LA 
"Space: New Form/New Function", Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts, Gatlinburg, TN 
"Containers '86, Hickory Street Gallery, St. Louis, MO
"ACX Juried Exhibition", Pennsylvania State University, Abington, PA
"Contemporary Teapot 200 Exhibition", Springfield Art Association, Springfield, IL 
"18th Annual Celebration of American Crafts", Creative Arts Workshop, New Haven, CT 
"Against the Grain", juried by Peter Plagens, Pleiades Gallery, New York, NY
"Woodmere Art Museum 46th Annual Juried Exhibition", Woodmere Art  Museum, Philadelphia, PA 
"Three Rivers Arts Festival", Gateway Center, Pittsburgh, PA
"Contemporary Cups", Salem Art Association, Salem, OR (Traveling)
"The Cup", Wild Blue Gallery, Los Angeles, CA
"Clay U.S.A. '86", Radford University, Radford, VA
"Tallahassee National", Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL
1985
"Crafts 19", Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA
"Black and White", Mill Gallery, Guilford, CT
"American Clay Artists: "Port of History Museum, Philadelphia, PA
"Craft Concepts '85", Margate, NJ
"Clay and Fiber", The Octagon Gallery, Ames, IA

COLLECTIONS
The Renwick Gallery, Smithsonian Institute, Washington, DC
The Detroit Institute of Art, Detroit, MI
Canton Art Institute, Canton, OH
The Butler Institute of American Art, Youngstown, OH
Arnold Glimsher Collection, New York, NY
Florence Barron Collection, Detroit, MI
Len Wexelblatt Collection, Narberth, PA

JUROR 
Art from Scrap, Assemblage Show, Santa Barbara, CA
Santa Barbara Art Association, Faulkner Gallery, Santa Barbara, CA
Ohio Designers Crafts Show, Athens, OH
Ann Arbor Street Fair, Ann Arbor, MI

PUBLICATIONS
1999
The Spirit of Clay, by Robert Pipenburg, published by Pebble Press
1985
American Ceramics, Vol. 4, No. 2.  "Joan Rosenberg by Raylene Decatur", published by Harry Dennis
1981
American Porcelain: New Expressions in an Ancient Art, by Lloyd Herman, published by Timber Press

AWARDS AND HONORS
2009-2011
Dean’s Advisory Council, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI
2009
Honorable Mention, “Views and Visions; Interior Space”, Westmont College, Santa Barbara, CA
Honorable Mention, Individual Artist Awards, The Arts Fund, Santa Barbara, CA
2007
Best of Show and Honorable Mention, Santa Barbara Sculptors Guild Winter Show, Santa Barbara, CA
1992
Eleanor Draper Award, Delaware Center for Contemporary Art, Wilmington, DE
1987
Certificate of Excellence, Metro Art, Jerry Solomon Gallery, Los Angeles, CA
1986
Best of Show, "ACC Members Juried Show 1986", Abington Art Center, Abington, PA
Juror's Award, "ACX Juried Exhibition", Pennsylvania State University, Abington, PA
1985
Merit Award, "Crafts 19", Penn State University, University Park, PA 
Honorable Mention, "Black and White", Mill Gallery, Guilford, CT
1984
Juror's Award, "Ann Arbor Art Association Annual", Ann Arbor, MI
1983
Purchase Award, "Michigan Ceramics '83". by the Detroit Institute of Art, Selo-Shevel Gallery, Ann Arbor, MI
1982
Honorable Mention, "Great Lakes Regional Art Exhibition", Chagrin Falls, OH
1981
First Place, "Clay Workers Guild Invitational", travelling; A.R.T. Studio Gallery; Western Illinois University; Blackburn College
Purchase Award, "Exhibition 280", Huntington, WV
1978
Magna cum Laude, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI
Clay Award, "Arts of Fiber and Fire", Mt. Clemens, MI
1977
Sculpture Award and Clay Award, "Womanworks 1977", Ann Arbor, MI
 

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