Education:
2009- 2012
University of Minnesota
Minneapolis, MN
Master of Fine Arts in Sculpture
2003 – 2008
Texas Christian University
Fort Worth, TX
Bachelor of Fine Arts with an emphasis in Sculpture.
1999 – 2003
Eastwood High School
El Paso, TX
Experience:
Sept 2020 – Present
Austin Community College
Austin,TX
Sculpture Faculty/ Lab Coordinator
Sep 2017 – Aug 2020
Mesalands Community College
Tucumcari, NM
Sculpture Faculty/ Lab Coordinator
Feb 2017 – Sep 2017
Split Rock Studios
Arden Hills, MN
Welder/Fabricator
May 2016 – December 2016
Tivoli Too
Mendota Heights, MN
Welder/Fabricator/Resin Caster
June 2012 – May 2016
St. Paul Brass and Aluminum
St. Paul, MN
Quality Manager/ Molder/Pour Team
August 2009 – May 2012
University of Minnesota
Minneapolis, MN
Instructor/ Instructor’s Assistant
Residencies:
3×5 TSF Emerging Artist Residency Program (2016),
The Soap Factory
Minneapolis, MN
Hot Metal Artist Residency 2014,
Franconia Sculpture Park
Shafer, MN
Professional Experience:
- October 30-31 2014
Artist Lecture, Mold Making Demonstration and Iron Pour.
Collin County Community College – Plano, TX
- May 2015 – September 2015
Artist Designed Mini Golf Course Consultant (4 holes)
Walker Art Center – Minneapolis, MN
- October 26 2015
Food Grade Silicone Mold Making Demonstration
University of Minnesota: School of Design – Minneapolis, MN
- April – September 2016
Bronze casting workshop, pour and demonstration
MInnetonka Center for the Arts, Minnetonka, MN
- February 2016
Contractor, Drummer, Performer – Artist: Chris Larson: Land Speed Record.
Walker Art Center 2016, Minneapolis MN
Teaching Experience:
At Mesalands Community College:
Professor in Art Appreciation ART 101 01, Spring 2019
Professor in Drawing II ART 222 01, Fall 2018
Professor in Drawing I ART 112 01, Fall 2017, Fall 2018, Spring 2019
Professor in Digital Media I ART 123 01, Fall 2017, Spring 2018, Fall 2018, Spring 2019
Professor in Art History ART 261 01, Fall 2018
Professor in Foundry ART 225 01, Fall 2017, Summer 2018
Professor in Sculpture II ART 204 01, Spring 2018
Professor in Digital Media II ART 153 01, Spring 2019
Professor in Sculpture I ART 114 48, Spring 2018
Professor in Basic Casting Techniques ART 105 01, Fall 2017
Faculty Council Senate President, 2018- 2020
Technology Committee Member, Fall 2017 – 2020
Criterion Accreditation Committee Member, Summer 2018 – Spring 2019
At the University of Minnesota:
Instructor of Record in Sculpture 1301, Spring 2012
Instructor Assistant in Direct Metal Sculpture 3303, Fall 2011
Instructor Assistant in Sculpture 1301, Fall 2011
Instructor of Record in Sculpture 1301, Summer 2011
Instructor Assistant in Metal Casting 3303 and 5503, Spring 2011
Instructor Assistant in Sculpture 1301, Spring 2011
Instructor Assistant in Metal Casting 3303 and 5503, Fall 2010
Instructor Assistant in Sculpture 1301, Fall 2010
Instructor Assistant in Sculpture 1301, Spring 2010
Instructor Assistant in Sculpture 1301-002, Spring 2010
Instructor Assistant in Sculpture 1301, Fall 2009
Instructor Assistant in Sculpture 1301-002, Fall 2009
Instructor Assistant in Direct Metal Sculpture 3303, Fall 2009
Permanent Collections:
Big Stone Mini Golf and Sculpture Park. Minnetrista, MN
Pours:
(Host) Hot Iron 21, Mesalands Community College, March 2019
(Host) Hot Iron 20, Mesalands Community College, March 2018
Steven’s Point Sculpture Park ” Sculpture Quest”, Steven’s Point, WI, June 2017
Jim Brenner’s Hydro Iluminata Pour, October 2016
Minnetonka Center for the Arts Casting Workshop, February 2016
Halloween Pour, Collin County Community College, October, 2014
Jim Brenner’s North Star, Franconia Sculpture Park, September, 2014
Hot Metal Artist Residency Pour, Franconia Sculpture Park, August, 2014
Valentine’s Day Community Iron Pour, Franconia Sculpture Park, February 2014
Community Collaboration HOT Metal Pour, Franconia Sculpture Park, August 2013
Wayne Potratz’ All Star Pour, University of Minnesota, June 2012
43rd Annual Iron Pour, University of Minnesota, April 2012
Valentine’s Day Pour, Franconia Sculpture Park, February 2012
25th Annual Turkey Pour, University of Minnesota, November 2011
Community Collaboration HOT Metal Pour, Franconia Sculpture Park, August 2011
42th Annual Iron Pour, University of Minnesota, June 2011
Valentine’s Day Pour, Franconia Sculpture Park, February 2011
24th Annual Turkey Pour, University of Minnesota, November 2010
41st Annual Iron Pour, University of MInnesota, April 2010
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