EDUCATION_

Edinboro University of Pennsylvania, Edinboro, Pennsylvania.

Master of Fine Arts Degree, Ceramics. GPA 3.95/4.0  May, 2001.

University of  Wisconsin-Whitewater, Whitewater, Wisconsin.

Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree, in Art/Graphic Design. GPA 3.46/4.0  May, 1998.    

TEACHING APPOINTMENT_

Associate Professor. (tenure ‘06) Valdosta State University, Valdosta, GA. Aug ‘06- present.

Assistant Professor. (tenure track) Valdosta State University, Valdosta, GA. Aug ‘01- May ’05.

1. * Teaching courses in:
   

2. - All levels of Undergraduate Ceramics, Glaze Calculation, Kiln Building and Advanced Directed Study courses in Ceramics.
   

3. - Three Dimensional Design, Foundations.
   

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5. * Duties Include:
   

6. - Developing course curriculum, including glaze calculation, kiln building and specialized advanced content.
   

7. - Running, maintaining and organizing the comprehensive VSU Ceramics Program including: 6 gas kilns, 1 soda kiln, 8 electric kilns,
   

8.   18 wheels, slab rollers, glaze lab and additional equipment.
   

9. - University, College & Departmental Committee Assignments, including the Valdosta State University Faculty Senate. *see service below.
   

10. - Departmental Academic Advising for BFA & BA Art Majors, including summer advising / orientation.
    

11. - Maintaining an active Ceramic Visiting Artist Program.
    

12. - Working with & overseeing adjunct faculty and student assistants in ceramics and foundations.
    

13. - Web design and publication for the Valdosta State University - Art Department > www.valdosta.edu/art
    

EXHIBITIONS_

2010

Michael T Schmidt - Exhibition of Recent Works. Macon Arts Alliance Gallery, Macon, GA. October 2010.

”Three Cups of Tea” - Invitational Exhibition. Mississippi State University Department of Art Gallery, Starkville, MS. September 2010.

Valdosta State University, Annual Art Faculty Exhibition. VSU Fine Arts Gallery, Valdosta, GA. August 2010.

Perspectives 2010: Georgia Potters & Collectors 8 - Invitational Exhibition. OCAF Arts Center, Watkinsville, GA. August 2010.

2010 Georgia Pottery Show - Invitational Exhibit. Hambidge Art Center, Rabun Gap, GA. July 2010.

23rd Annual, Best of Spring into Art - All Media Juried Exhibition. Annette Howell Turner Center for the Arts, Valdosta, GA. June 2010.

Macon Fired Works, 2010 - Invitational Ceramics Exhibition. Central City Park Hall, Macon, GA. April 2010.

On the Road Again, 21st Annual Juried Teapot Exhibition.  Chairoscuro Galleries, Chicago, IL. April 2010.

National Juried Cup Exhibition - 2nd Annual. Lux Center for the Arts, Lincoln, NE. March 2010.

40th Ceramics Invitational Exhibition. University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Crossman Art Gallery, Whitewater, WI. February 2010.

Cups; From Hand to Hand - Invitational Exhibition. Blue Spiral 1 Gallery, Asheville, NC. January 2010.

2009

The Firm Ceramics - Juried Exhibition. Sears Gallery - Dixie State College, St. George, UT. December 2009.

Provenance - Invitational Exhibition. University of North Florida-Gallery of Art, Jacksonville, FL. November, 2009.

21st Annual Art in Gadsden - Juried Exhibition. Gadsden Arts Center, Quincy, FL. November 2009.

Valdosta State University, Annual Art Faculty Exhibition. VSU Fine Arts Gallery, Valdosta, GA. September 2009.

“Mug*Shots,” Invitational Ceramics Exhibition. Mudfire Ceramics Center and Gallery, Atlanta, GA. August 2009.

Perspectives 2009: Georgia Potters & Collectors 7 - Invitational Exhibition. OCAF Arts Center, Watkinsville, GA. August 2009.

2009 Georgia Pottery Show - Invitational Exhibit. Hambidge Art Center, Rabun Gap, GA. July 2009.

22nd Annual, Best of Spring into Art - Juried Exhibition. Annette Howell Turner Center for the Arts, Valdosta, GA. June 2009.

On the Road Again, 20th Annual Juried Teapot Exhibition.  Chairoscuro Galleries, Chicago, IL. April 2009.

Macon Fired Works, 2009 - Invitational Ceramics Exhibition. Central City Park Hall, Macon, GA. April 2009.

Traditions and Diversions: Georgia Clay Now - Invitational Exhibition. The Hudgens Arts Center, Duluth, GA. April 2009.

2009 Ceramics Invitational Exhibition. Gallery 307, Lamar Dodd School of Art, University of Georgia, Athens, GA. February 2009.

2008

The Firm Ceramics, From Four Directions - Juried Exhibition. Turner Center for the Arts, Valdosta, GA. November 2008.

Southern Artist League, Fall 2008 - Juried Exhibition. Turner Center for the Arts, Valdosta, GA. November 2008.

Another View; Pots + Sculpture - Invitational Exhibition. OCAF Arts Center, Watkinsville, GA. August 2008.

The Firm in Pennsylvania - Juried Exhibition. Stonewall Gallery, Cambridge Springs, PA. August 2008.

Valdosta State University, Annual Art Faculty Exhibition. VSU Fine Arts Gallery, Valdosta, GA. August 2008.

2008 Georgia Pottery Show - Invitational Exhibit. Hambidge Art Center, Rabun Gap, GA. July 2008.

21st Annual, Best of Spring into Art - Juried Exhibition. Annette Howell Turner Center for the Arts, Valdosta, GA. June 2008.

American Masters 2008, Invitational Exhibition. Mudfire Ceramics Center and Gallery, Atlanta, GA. May 2008.

Macon Fired Works, 2008 - Invitational Ceramics Exhibition. Central City Park Hall, Macon, GA. April 2008.

Edinboro University of Pennsylvania Alumni Ceramics Invitational. Pittsburgh, PA. March 2008.

Americana Refigured, NCECA 2008 - Juried Exhibition. Modernformations Gallery and Performance Space, Pittsburgh, PA. March 2008.

Seeded: The Growth and Development of a Singular Idea - Invitational Exhibition. Terra Incognito Gallery, Oak Park, IL. February 2008.

UW-Whitewater Alumni Invitational Exhibition. Fiskum Art Gallery, University Center, Whitewater, WI. January 2008.

2007

Native Soil, Ceramics Invitational Exhibition. The Hudgens Arts Center, Duluth, GA. December 2007.

The Firm at Brigham Young University. Gallery 303 - Harris Fine Arts Center, Provo UT. November 2007.

Perspectives 2007: Georgia Potters & Collectors 5 - Invitational Exhibiton. OCAF Arts Center, Watkinsville, GA. August 2007.

Valdosta State University, Annual Art Faculty Exhibition. VSU Fine Arts Gallery, Valdosta, GA. August 2007.

2007 Georgia Pottery Show - Invitational Exhibit. Hambidge Art Center, Rabun Gap, GA. July 2007.

Teapots of All Kinds - Invitational Exhibition. Cervini Hass Gallery, Scottsdale, AZ. June 2007.

20th Annual, Best of Spring into Art - Juried Exhibition. Annette Howell Turner Center for the Arts, Valdosta, GA. June 2007.

Industrial Identity-Developing the American South - Juried Exhibition. Gallery RFD, Swainsboro, GA. April 2007.

18th Annual Juried Teapot Exhibition, On the Road Again. Chairoscuro Galleries, Chicago, IL. April 2007.

Fired Works 2007 Ceramics Invitational Exhibition. Central City Park Hall, Macon, GA. April 2007.

Draw Project - Invitational Exhibition. Valdosta State University Center, Valdosta, GA. March 2007.

The Firm NCECA - 2007; Inspiration & Evolution - Juried Exhibition. Krantz Gallery, JCTC, Louisville, KY. March 2007.

Valdosta State University, Art Faculty. Okefenokee Heritage Center, Waycross, GA. March 2007.

2006

Cup: Intimate Object V - Juried Exhibition. Charlie Cummings Clay Studio, Ft. Wayne, IN. November 2006.

10 x 10; Southern Artists League Members Exhibtion. Hildegard’s, Valdosta, GA. November 2006.

18th Annual Art in Gadsden - Juried Exhibition. Gadsden Arts Center, Quincy, FL. November 2006.

“Funk-Tion” National 3 - Juried Ceramics Exhibition. Stretch Gallery, Pineville, NC. November 2006.

Performances in Clay, 2006 - Invitational Exhibition. Red Bank Gallery, Chattanooga, TN. November 2006.

Ceramics Biennial, 2006 - Juried Exhibition. New Hampshire Institute of Art, Manchester, NH. October 2006.

Southern Artist League, Fall 2006 - Juried Exhibition. Turner Center for the Arts, Valdosta, GA. October 2006.

Blue-Grass Clay National - Juried Exhibition. Yeiser Art Center, Paducah, KY. October 2006.

Perspectives 2006: Georgia Potters & Collectors 4 - Invitational Exhibition. OCAF Arts Center, Watkinsville, GA. August 2006.

Valdosta State University, Annual Art Faculty Exhibition. VSU Fine Arts Gallery, Valdosta, GA. August 2006.

Michael T. Schmidt, Featured Artist - Solo Exhibit. Signature Shop & Gallery, Atlanta, GA. July 2006.

Thomasville Juried Art Exhibition. Thomasville Cultural Arts Center, Thomasville, GA. June 2006.

19th Annual Spring Into Art - Juried Exhibition. Annette Howell Turner Center for the Arts, Valdosta, GA. May 2006.

Atlanta Teapot Festival: 100 Teapots - Invitational Exhibition. Signature Shop & Gallery, Atlanta, GA. April 2006.

16th San Angelo National Ceramics Competition - Juried Exhibition. Museum of Fine Arts, San Angelo, TX. April 2006.

Urban Affair, 17th Annual Juried Teapot Exhibition.  Chairoscuro Galleries, Chicago, IL. April 2006.

8 Fluid Ounces 2, Juried Cup Exhibition. LSU, Alfred C. Glassell Jr. Gallery, Baton Rouge, LA. March 2006.

Bainbridge Juried Art Exhibition, 2006.  Bainbridge, GA. March 2006.

Fired Works 2006 - Ceramics Invitational. Macon Community Gallery, Macon, GA. March 2006.

The Firm NCECA, Works in Clay - Juried Exhibition. The Real Mother Goose Gallery, Portland, OR. March 2006.

National Teapot Invitational. Taylor Gallery, University of Arkansas, Monticello, AR. February 2006.

Figurative Ceramics Invitational Exhibition. Cervini Hass Gallery, Scottsdale, AZ. February 2006.

2005

“Funk-Tion” National 2 - Juried Ceramics Exhibition. Stretch Gallery, Pineville, NC. November 2005.

Beautification 2: Contemporary Design & Type - Invitational Exhibition. Bates Gallery, EUP, Edinboro, PA. October 2005.

Southern Artist League, Fall 2005 - Juried Exhibition. Turner Center for the Arts, Valdosta, GA. October 2005.

Perspectives 2005: Georgia Potters & Collectors 3 -Invitational Exhibition. OCAF Arts Center, Watkinsville, GA. August 2005.

Valdosta State University, Annual Art Faculty Exhibition. VSU Fine Arts Gallery, Valdosta, GA. August, 2005.

Hot Ice 2005, Juried Teapot Exhibition. Blue Spiral 1 Gallery, Asheville, NC. June 2005.

5th Annual National Juried Cup Exhibition. Gallery 138, Kent, OH. May 2005.

The Firm ‘05, From 4 Directions - Juried Exhibition. Merwin & Wakeley Galleries, IWU. Bloomington IL. April 2005.

16th Annual Juried Teapot Exhibition, On the Road. Chairoscuro Galleries, Chicago, IL. April 2005.

Michael T Schmidt, New Work - Solo Exhibition. Art Center West, Roswell, GA. March 2005.

NCECA Edinboro University of Pennsylvania Retrospective - Invitational Exhibition. Baltimore, MD. March 2005.

The Firm, Works in Clay. Group Exhibition. South Gallery, FCCJ, Jacksonville, FL. January 2005.

Edinboro University Ceramics Alumni Invitational. Bruce Gallery, EUP, Edinboro, PA. January 2005.

2004

Cup: Intimate Object III, Juried Exhibition. Charlie Cummings Clay Studio, Ft. Wayne, IN. November 2004.

About Surface - Invitational Exhibition.  Mountain View College Gallery, Dallas, TX. September 2004.

Perspectives: Georgia Potters and Collectors 2 - Invitational. OCAF Arts Center, Watkinsville, GA. August 2004.

Valdosta State University, Annual Art Faculty Exhibition. VSU Fine Arts Gallery, Valdosta, GA. August 2004.

Muglomania - Juried Exhibition. Heart & Hand Gallery, Mt. Holly, NJ. May 2004.

15th Annual Juried Teapot Exhibition.  Chairoscuro Galleries, Chicago, IL. April 2004

Teapots-A-Go-Go 2, Juried Exhibition. Mudfire Ceramics Center, Atlanta, GA. April 2004.

Dinnerworks ’04, Inviational Exhibition. Louisville Art Association, Louisville, KY. January 2004.

2003

“The Firm.” Group Exhibition. Schuster Gallery, Gannon University, Erie, PA. September 2003.

Perspectives: Georgia Potters and Collectors 1 - Invitational Exhibition. OCAF Arts Center, Watkinsville, GA. August 2003.

Valdosta State University, Annual Art Faculty Exhibition. VSU Fine Arts Gallery, Valdosta, GA. August 2003.

Crafts National 37 - Juried Exhibition.  Zoller Gallery, Penn State University, PA. June 2003.

2nd Annual Soda National, 2003 - Juried Exhibtion. The Clay Studio of Missoula, Missoula, MT. May 2003.

Jackpot! Juried Teapot Exhibition. Contemporary Arts Gallery, Las Vegas, NV. May 2003.

3rd Annual National Juried Cup Exhibition. Gallery 138, Kent, OH. May 2003.

Functional Review: 2003 - Juried Exhibition. The Clay Studio of Missoula, Missoula, MT. April 2003.

The Clay Cup IX, Juried Exhibition. University Museum, SIUE Carbondale, IL. March 2003.

An Affinity for the Cup - Juried Exhibition. Exploding Head Gallery, Sacramento, CA. February 2003.

33rd Annual Ceramics Exhibition, Invitational. Crossman Gallery, Whitewater, WI. January 2003.

2002

Valdosta State University, Annual Art Faculty Exhibition. VSU Fine Arts Gallery, Valdosta, GA. August, 2002.

Michael T. Schmidt - Solo Exhibition. Lowndes - Valdosta Arts Commission, Valdosta, GA. June 2002.

2nd Annual National Juried Cup Show. Gallery 138, Kent State University, OH. May 2002.

Clay and Canvas, Group Exhibition. Heeschen Gallery, Meadville, PA. May 2002.

Plates ’02, Juried Exhibition. Riverside Community College Gallery, Riverside, CA. April 2002.

Michael T. Schmidt, Recent Works: Solo Exhibition. SGFAC Quitman Gallery, Quitman, GA. April 2002.

2001

DysFunctional National Juried Ceramics Exhibition.  Art Center, Manitou Springs, CO.

Soda National 2001 - Juried Exhibition. The Clay Studio of Missoula, Missoula, MT.

Edinboro University Annual Student Juried Art Exhibition.  Bruce Gallery, EUP, Edinboro, PA.

12th Annual Juried Teapot Exhibition.  Chairoscuro Galleries, Chicago, IL.

The Clay Cup VIII - Juried Exhibition.  University Museum, SIUE Carbondale, IL.

2000

‘00 Clarion County Arts Council Coffee Mug Exhibition - Juried Exhibition.. Clarion, PA.

2nd Annual Ceramics Group Exhibition - Juried Exhibition.  Bates Galley, Edinboro, PA.

26th Annual October Evenings Exhibit - Juried Exhibition. Heeschen Galley, Meadville, PA.

Two Person Exhibit: Two Rogue Painters - Juried Exhibition.. Bates Gallery, Edinboro, PA.

Large Scale Outdoor Sculpture. Kemenyffy Studios, McKean, PA.

UW-Whitewater Alumni Invitational.  Crossman Gallery, Whitewater, WI.

Erie Art Museum Annual Juried Spring Show.  Erie Art Museum, Erie, PA.

Edinboro University Annual Student Juried Art Exhibition. Bruce Gallery, EUP, Edinboro, PA.

2000 NICHE Student Awards Exhibition - Juried Exhibition.  Philadelphia, PA.

1999

‘99 Clarion County Arts Council Coffee Mug Exhibition - Juried Exhibition. Clarion, PA.

25th Annual October Evenings Exhibit - Juried Exhibition. Heeschen Galley, Meadville. PA.

1st Annual Ceramics Group Exhibition - Juried Exhibition.  Bates Galley, Edinboro. PA.

Erie Art Museum Annual Juried Spring Show. Erie Art Museum, Erie, PA.

Michael T. Schmidt: The Process of Paint, Solo Exhibition. Bates Gallery, Edinboro, PA.

Edinboro Graduate Group Exhibition.  Glass Growers Gallery, Erie, PA.

Graduate Art Student Exhibition.  Bruce Gallery, Edinboro, PA.

Edinboro University Annual Student Juried Art Exhibition. Bruce Gallery, EUP Edinboro, PA.

Six Counties Juried Art Exhibition.  John M. Kohler Arts Center, Sheboygan, WI.

AWARDS_

2010

2nd Place Award 3D/Ceramics, 23rd Annual Best of Spring Into Art. Annette Howell Turner Center for the Arts, Valdosta, GA. June 2010.

2009

Valdosta State University Faculty Award for Excellence in Service; University Recipient. Valdosta State University. August 2009.

1st Place Award 3D, 22nd Annual Best of Spring Into Art. Annette Howell Turner Center for the Arts, Valdosta, GA. June 2009.

VSU College of the Arts Faculty Award for Excellence in Service; College Recipient. VSU - College of the Arts. May 2009.

2008

1st Place Award 3D, Southern Artist League Fall 2008 - Juried Exhibition. Turner Center for the Arts, Valdosta, GA. November 2008.

2nd Place Award 3D, 21st Annual Best of Spring Into Art. Annette Howell Turner Center for the Arts, Valdosta, GA. June 2008.

2006

Juror’s Honorable Mention, Ceramics. Annette Howell Turner Center for the Arts, Valdosta, GA. October 2006.

1st Place Award 3D, 19th Annual Best of Spring Into Art. Annette Howell Turner Center for the Arts, Valdosta, GA. May 2006.

3rd Place Award. Bainbridge Juried Art Exhibition, 2006.  Bainbridge, GA. March 2006.

2005

Juror’s Honorable Mention. “Funk-Tion” National Exhibit. Stretch Gallery, Pineville, NC. Nov., 2005.

2nd Place Award 3D, 18th Annual Best of Spring Into Art. Annette Howell Turner Center for the Arts, Valdosta, GA. October 2005.

Juror’s Honorable Mention, Ceramics. Annette Howell Turner Center for the Arts, Valdosta, GA. October 2005.

2001

Best of Show. DysFunctional Ceramics Exhibition. Art Center, Manitou Springs, CO. 2001

Best of Graduate Work, Any Media. Bruce Gallery, Edinboro, PA. 2001

2000-1999

2nd Place Award for Ceramics.  Clarion Arts Council, Clarion, PA. 2000.

Erie Art Museum Purchase Award. Erie, PA. 2000.

2nd Place Award for Ceramics. Clarion Arts Council, Clarion, PA. 1999.

Best of Graduate Work, Any Media. Bruce Gallery, Edinboro, PA. 1999.

WORKSHOPS & LECTURES_

2010

“Sapelo, Georgia State of the Arts Conference” Sapelo Island, GA, Jan.15-17th, 2010.

Presentation to Georgia college and university Art Department Heads regarding advising curriculum, forms and design, web content and publication of departmental documents and websites.

2009

“The Firm at Dixie State College”  Art Department & Sears Gallery of Fine Art, St. George, UT, Dec. 3-4th, 2009.

2 day workshop, demonstration and multiple lectures. Collaborative demonstrations of various ceramics techniques, wheel thrown and assembled forms, soda firing, and more. Lecture topics include: Image on clay, laser print transfer techniques, laser decals and commercial decals and the MFA graduate experience - university teaching. Juried exhibition installed at the Sears Art Gallery, Dec 4, ‘09 - Jan 22, ‘10.

Presentation/Demonstration to Lowndes County High School Art Students. Valdosta, GA. April 15th, 2009.

Demonstration of wheel thrown vessels using stoneware and VSU ceramics studio tour.

2008

“The Firm at Valdosta State University”   Valdosta State University, Valdosta, GA. November 17-18th, 2008.

2 day workshop, demonstration and multiple lectures. Collaborative demonstrations of various ceramics techniques, wheel thrown and assembled forms, soda firing, and more. Lecture topics include: Image on clay, laser print transfer techniques, laser decals and commercial decals, as well as the MFA graduate experience - university teaching. Juried exhibition installed at the Annette Howell Turner Center for the Arts, Nov 17- Jan 7. Exhibition opening November 17th from 5-7pm.  Valdosta State University info >

“The Firm at Edinboro University of Pennsylvania”   Edinboro University of Pennsylvania, East Hall, Edinboro, PA. March17-18th, 2008.

2 day workshop, demonstration and multiple lectures. Collaborative demonstrations of various ceramics techniques, wheel thrown and assembled forms, soda firing, and more. Lecture topics include: Image on clay, laser print transfer techniques, laser decals and commercial decals, as well as the MFA graduate experience - university teaching.  EUP Ceramics Site info >

“Print and Clay Techniques”   University of North Florida, Jacksonville, FL. February 26-27th, 2008.

2 day workshop, demonstration and lecture. Demonstrations and lecture topics include; Wheel thrown and assembled forms, image on clay, laser print transfer techniques, laser decals and commercial decals, and soda firing finishes.  UNF Site info >

2007

“The Firm at Brigham Young University”   Harris Fine Arts Center, Provo UT. November 7-10th, 2007.

2 day workshop, demonstration and multiple lectures. Group demonstrations of various ceramics techniques, wheel thrown and assembled forms, soda firing, and more. Lecture topics include: Image on clay, laser print transfer techniques, laser decals and commercial decals, as well as the MFA graduate experience - university teaching.  BYU Gallery Site info >

“From Pet Portraits to Complex Conceptual Elitist Installation Imagery: Success with Laser Print Transfers”   

Oconee Cultural Arts Foundation, Georgia Perspectives 2007, Watkinsville, GA. September 1st, 2007

One Day demonstration. Special topics including laser print transfer techniques to bisque-ware, then finished in a soda kiln, transfers to Shino glazes, multiple firing, color laser imagery, tools, chemicals, temperature ranges, masking techniques and commercial decals.   www.myocaf.com

“Photo/Graphic Imaging in Clay”    Mudfire Ceramics Studio and Gallery,  Decatur, GA. August 5th, 2007

Two-day demonstration featuring three instructors - survey different materials and technologies for transferring images to clay to enhance

well-crafted objects with imagery and narrative. Conducted part 2 of a 3 part series covering special topics including; laser print transfers with a strong focus on how to develop source material, manipulation on the computer (Photoshop) & output images suitable for use as transfers ranging from wet to fired clay.  www.mudfire.com

2006

Georgia Art Education Association Fall Professional Development Conference (GAEA).

Jimmy Rainwater Conference Center and Valdosta State University Fine Arts Building, Valdosta, GA. November 9-12th, 2006

Conducted 2 special topics workshops in ceramics including; Texture in Hand Building, using found objects and simple one part molds and Ceramics-Using the Wheel, Focus on Function. From basic cylinders and cups, to bowls, altered forms and sectional construction methods.

2005

2005 Georgia High School Ceramic Art & Awards Symposium, Centered On Clay.

Coweta County Performing Arts Center, Newnan, GA. April 2005

Served as the Juror for the First Annual State-Wide Georgia High School Ceramics Exhibition and Workshop, hosted in Newnan, GA. Juried digitally from over 140 student applicants.  Conducted a series of lectures and all day, hands-on wheel demonstration. 

Ceramics Workshop and Lecture. Woodward Academy, College Park, GA. March, 2005

Studio workshop and lecture illustrating a variety of slab construction techniques, focusing on texture, surface and pattern, in the context of beginning ceramics assignments.

2004

“The Salt/Soda Debate: Environmental Issues, Aesthetics, Kiln Architecture, Burners  & Resources.”

Presentation/Lecture. Oconee Cultural Arts Center. Watkinsville, GA. August, 2004

Part of a Lecture Series and Hands-on Workshop for a Salt/Soda kiln, constructed on site.

Presentation/Demonstration at Cook High School. Adel, GA. November 2004 & April 2004

Demonstration of different hand-building techniques in clay. Introduction of a hand building lesson plan focusing on surface, texture and pattern on slab built forms.

2003

2 Day Workshop and Lecture. Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, FL. October 2003

Worked in the studio for 2 days producing a variety of forms based on my own personal work and research. Conducted graduate and undergraduate critiques, and held a slide lecture for faculty, students, staff and the public.

2002

Presentation/Demonstration at Valwood Elementary School. Valdosta, GA. November 2002

Demo of different hand-building techniques in clay, as well as throwing on the wheel. Guided Valwood Elementary Teachers through a hand-building exercise for 30 students. Work was finished & fired at VSU.

Presentation/Demonstration to Lanier County High School Art Students. Valdosta, GA. October 2002

Demonstration of different hand-building techniques in clay, as well as throwing on the wheel. 

SGRAC (South Georgia Regional Art Conference) Valdosta State University, Valdosta, GA. January 2002

Wheel-throwing demonstration for High School Students.

2000

Raku Kiln Building Workshop. Tennessee Arts Academy, Belmont College. Nashville, TN. June 2000

Assisted Prof. Lee Rexrode during a 5 day workshop. 40 portable fiber raku kilns were constructed.

1. * Duties Included:
   

2. -Inventorying and preparing materials and tools. 
   

3. -Cutting and welding steel.
   

4. -Assisting students in the construction of their kilns.
   

5. -Demonstrating throwing techniques.
   

6. -Slide presentation & lecture.
   

PUBLICATION APPEARANCES_

2010

“500 Vases.” Juried Book Published by Lark Books/Publishing Company, Asheville, NC. September, 2010.

“Ovations.” A Publication of Macon Arts Alliance, Macon, GA. Featured Cover of Publication. August - October Volume, 2010.

“Ceramics for Mom - Sale returns to VSU Art.” Valdosta Daily Times. Valdosta, GA. April 28, 2010.

2009-2008

“Best of the Best Spring into Art’s Annual Second Act.” Valdosta Daily Times - Sunday Life section. Valdosta, GA. June 7, 2009.

“The Firm; exhibit underscores the versatile strength of ceramics.” Valdosta Daily Times - Life section. Valdosta, GA. December 14, 2008.

“Holiday Glazes, artist coordinates VSU Holiday ceramics sale.” Valdosta Daily Times - Life section. Valdosta, GA. December 4, 2008.

“Professor of Art. Advocate of Change.” Valdosta State University Alumni Voice publication, Valdosta, GA. October 2008.

“500 Plates, Platters and Chargers.” Juried Book Published by Lark Books/Publishing Company, Asheville, NC. July 2008.

“Handmade.” Lake Oconee Living, Spring Issue. Feature Article p 98-105. Mainstreet Communications Inc. Madison, Georgia. Spring 2008.

“Artistically Speaking.” M - Food and Culture, April Issue. Article p 40-41. Macon, Georgia. April 2008.

2007-2005

“The Firm.” Ceramics Monthly, January Issue. Feature Article p 35-39. Westerville, Ohio. January 2007.

“Image Transfers on Clay.” Juried Book Published by Lark Books/Publishing Company, Asheville, NC. January  2007.

“500 Pitchers.” Juried Book Published by Lark Books/Publishing Company, Asheville, NC. Spring 2006.

“Spotlight: Michael Schmidt” Valdosta Magazine, Valdosta GA. Spring Issue 2005.

“500 Cups.” Juried Book Published by Lark Books/Publishing Company, Asheville, NC. February 2005.

“Ceramics Helps Keep These Old Friends Close:” Jacksonville Times-Union, FL.  January 2005.

2004-2003

“Teaching by Example:” Valdosta Daily Times, Valdosta, GA.  August 2004.

“500 Figures in Clay.” Juried Book Published by Lark Books/Publishing Company, Asheville, NC. October 2004.

“A Guide to Georgia Potters.” Book Published by OCAF Art Center, Watkinsville. GA. August 2003.

“Crafts National 37.” Exhibition Catalog. Zoller Gallery, Penn State University, PA. June 2003.

“The Clay Cup IX.” Exhibition Poster. University Museum, SIUE Carbondale, IL. March 2003.

“Friends in Artistic Places:” The Walworth Co. Week, Whitewater, WI. February 16, 2003.

2002-2001

“Making Empty Bowls; Local Artist Gives Hungary a Helping Hand:” Valdosta Times, Valdosta, GA.  August 14, 2002.

“ Introductions:” Valdosta Daily Times, Valdosta, GA.  August 26, 2002.

“Valdosta Faculty Exhibition:” Valdosta Daily Times,  Valdosta, GA. September 26, 2001.  

“The Clay Cup VIII.” Exhibition Poster. University Museum, SIUE Carbondale, IL. March 2001.

“Up Front:” Ceramics Monthly.  March 2001.

UNIVERSITY GRANTS_

Valdosta State University Faculty Development for Instructional Improvement. ($750.00 Limit) Spring 2010.

Funding Category C: Professional Presentation.

Funding to attend the 44th Annual National Council for the Education of Ceramic Arts (NCECA) Conference hosted in Philadelphia, PA.

Valdosta State University Faculty Development for Instructional Improvement. ($750.00 Limit) Fall 2009.

Funding Category C: Professional Presentation.

Funding to conduct a workshop and lecture at Dixie State College in St. George, Utah. Juried exhibition at the Sears Art Gallery Dixie State College, December 4-January 22nd, 2010.

Valdosta State University Faculty Development for Instructional Improvement. ($750.00 Limit) Spring 2009.

Funding Category C: Professional Presentation.

Funding to attend the 43nd Annual National Council for the Education of Ceramic Arts (NCECA) Conference hosted in Phoenix, AZ.

Financial support for the NCECA Conference.

Valdosta State University Faculty Development for Instructional Improvement. ($750.00 Limit) Spring 2008.

Funding Category C: Professional Presentation.

Funding to attend the 42nd Annual National Council for the Education of Ceramic Arts (NCECA) Conference hosted in Pittsburgh, PA.

Financial support for two exhibitions during the NCECA Conference and support for a 2-day workshop at Edinboro University of Pennsylvania.

Valdosta State University Faculty Development for Instructional Improvement. ($750.00 Limit) Fall 2007.

Funding Category C: Professional Presentation.

Funding support for workshop, lecture and exhibition during the Georgia Perspectives 2007 ceramics event. OCAF, Watkinsville, GA.

Valdosta State University Faculty Development for Instructional Improvement. ($500.00 Limit) Spring 2007.

Funding Category C: Professional Presentation.

Funding to attend the 41st Annual National Council for the Education of Ceramic Arts (NCECA) Conference hosted in Louisville, KY.

Valdosta State University Faculty Development for Instructional Improvement ($500.00 Limit) Spring 2006.

Funding to attend the 40th Annual National Council for the Education of Ceramic Arts (NCECA) Conference hosted in Portland, Oregon.

Valdosta State University Faculty Development for Instructional Improvement ($500.00 Limit) Fall 2005.

Funding for Visiting Artist Chuck Johnson, Professor of Art, Edinboro University of PA, Edinboro, PA.

Valdosta State University Faculty Development for Instructional Improvement ($500.00 Limit) Spring 2005.

Funding to attend the 39th Annual National Council for the Education of Ceramic Arts (NCECA) Conference hosted in Baltimore, MD.

Valdosta State University Faculty Development for Instructional Improvement ($500.00 Limit) Spring 2005.

Funding for Visiting Artist and Guest Student Competition Juror Brad Schwieger, Professor of Art, Ohio University, Athens, OH.

Valdosta State University Faculty Development for Instructional Improvement ($500.00 Limit) Spring 2004.

Funding to attend the 38th Annual National Council for the Education of Ceramic Arts (NCECA) Conference hosted by Indiana University, Indianapolis, IN.

Valdosta State University Faculty Development for Instructional Improvement ($500.00 Limit) Spring 2003.

Funding to attend the 37th Annual National Council for the Education of Ceramic Arts (NCECA) Conference hosted by San Diego State University, San Diego, CA.

Valdosta State University Faculty Development for Instructional Improvement ($500.00 Limit) Spring 2002.

Funding to attend the 36th Annual National Council for the Education of Ceramic Arts (NCECA) Conference hosted by Kansas City Art Institute,

Kansas City, MO.

UNIVERSITY SERVICE & COMMITTEES_

University level

Valdosta State University - Provost & Vice President for Academic Affairs Search Committee Member, November 2009 - present.

Valdosta State University - University (SACS) Quality Enhancement Project, Phase Two Task Force Committee Member, F 2008 - SP 2010.

Valdosta State University - University Institutional Planning Committee Member,  Fall 2008 - present.

Valdosta State University - University Scholarship Selection Committee Member, Spring 2007 & 2008.

Valdosta State University College of the Arts Faculty Senate Representative, August 2002 - June 2007.

Valdosta State University Educational Policies Committee, (Member August 2002 - June 2007; Committee Chair 2003 & 2005)

College of the Arts level

Valdosta State University, College of the Arts - Promotion and Tenure Guidelines Sub-Committee, Chair. August 2007- May 2008.

Art Department level - current

VSU Art Department Curriculum Committee Member, 2008 - present.

VSU Art Department Website Co-Designer/Publisher, Summer 2008 - present.

VSU Art Department Publication & Web Design Committee Member, 2006 - present.

VSU Art Department Foundations Committee Member, 2002 - present.

VSU Art Department Student Academic Advisor, 2002 - present.

VSU Art Department Safety Committee Member, 2001 - present.

Art Department level - past

VSU Art Department Recruitment and Retention Committee Member, 2005 - 2009.

VSU Art Department Art Education Graduate Committee Member, 2006 - 2007.

VSU Fine Art Gallery Committee Member, 2001 - 2004.

VSU Art Department Art Students League Advisor, 2003 - 2004

Art Department Faculty Search Committees

VSU Art Department Foundations/Drawing Search Committee, Chair, Spring 2003.

VSU Art Department Gallery Search Committee Member, Spring 2002.

ORGANIZATIONS, MEMBERSHIPS & CONTRIBUTING SUPPORT_

National Council on Education for the Ceramic Arts (NCECA) Member, 1998 - present.

Eta - Theta Kappa Pi, International Honorary Art Fraternity - VSU Chapter. Member & Faculty Advisor, 2008 - 2010.

College Art Association (CAA) Member, 1998 - 2005.

Clay Club President, Edinboro University of Pennsylvania, Sept 1999 - May 2001.

Valdosta State University “Blazin’ Hot Nights” Annual Auction to Benefit the VSU Foundation Inc., Contributing Artist, Spring 2009 & 2010.

Valdosta State University Symphony Guild, Annual Fund Raising Campaign, Contributing Artist, 2007 - 2010.

Lanier County & Berrien County High School Annual Art Auction, Contributing Artist, 2006 - 2010.

2nd Harvest Food Bank, Empty Bowls - Pennsylvania & Georgia chapter(s), Contributing Artist, 1999 - 2009.

Valdosta Board of Realtors - Festival of Trees Annual Gala & Benefit, Contributing Artist, 2009.

Doug Henderson III Memorial Fund, Valdosta, GA. Contributing Artist, 2008 & 2009.

Georgia Governor’s Honors Program - Art Exhibition Juror, Summer 2005 & 2008.

The Haven Women’s Shelter Annual Fund Raising Event & Art Auction, Contributing Artist, 2002 - 2008.

Northwestern Pennsylvania Multiple Sclerosis Society - Annual Art Auction, Contributing Artist, 1999 - 2001.

RELATED TEACHING/TECH EXPERIENCE_

Ceramics Instructor. Erie Art Museum, Clayspace. Erie, PA.  June 1999 - June 2001.

* Teaching courses for adults in:

            -Introduction to pottery.

            -Intermediate to Advanced Ceramics.

Ceramic Instructor for Project Enhance. Edinboro University. Edinboro, PA.  September 1999 - May 2001.

* Teaching classes for gifted high school students in:

           -Introduction to pottery.

Head Ceramic Studio Assistant. Edinboro University of Pennsylvania.

Edinboro, PA.  September 1999 - May 2001.

Technical Assistant. University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Ceramics Department.

Whitewater, WI.  January 1998 - May 1998.

Ceramics Apprentice. St. John’s Antigua, West Indies, Carribean.  December 1997 - January 1998.

Worked in two potteries for several weeks on the Island of St. John’s Antigua.

GALLERY EXPERIENCE_

Bruce Gallery Assistant. Edinboro University. Edinboro, PA.  September 1999 - Sept 2000.

* Duties included: 

            -Organizing, hanging and lighting various scheduled exhibitions.

            -Designing promotional materials. Packing & shipping work.

            -Assisting the gallery director with the organization and selection of upcoming juried exhibitions.

Volunteer Graphic Designer and Assistant, Crossman Gallery.

University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, Whitewater, WI.   September 1997 - May 1998.

* Duties included:

            -Designed promotional material for current shows and exhibits.

            -Assisted in the production of gallery exhibitions.

COMPUTER EXPERIENCE_

Knowledge of Macintosh Platform. September 1993 - present.

* Work Experience:

        Freelance Graphic Designer. Worked with clients such as Bay View Theatre Association, and UW-Whitewater Theatre Dept,   

        Edinboro University of PA, Art Dept and Valdosta State University

        Art Dept, in designing promotional material  such as catalogues, posters, mailers and brochures. May ‘96 - May ‘03.

* Software:  -Adobe CS 2, Quark Xpress, Microsoft Office, and current Mac OS, etc.

1. *Hardware: -Flatbed & transparency scanner, Digital Camera, CD writer & external A/V devices.
   

* Web Design:

        Design and Maintain a variety of websites including my personal site, the VSU Art Website, the VSU Ceramics Website, and a

        Real Estate Website - www.nancycollingwood.com, using a variety of software programs such as Apple iWeb and Macromedia Contribute.

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