Education
2022-2024
Royal Roads University, Victoria, BC
2006-2008
Alberta University of the Arts, Calgary, AB
Master of Arts in Environmental Education and Communication, School of Environment and Sustainability
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Ceramics with Distinction
2004-2006
Kootenay School of the Arts at Selkirk College, Nelson, BC
Diploma in Art, Craft and Design, majoring in ceramics
Residencies
2008-2009
Red Star Studios, Kansas City, MO
Artist in Residence
Grants & Awards
2018
Western Living Magazine Designer of the Year Award
2017
2008
2008
2006
Columbia Basin Trust Arts Funding to Communities Grant
Board of Governors Award Nominee
Walter Drohan Memorial Travel Scholarship in Ceramics
Frances A. Rodgers Memorial Scholarship in Ceramics
Select Solo Exhibits
2019
2009
2008
Hold Water: the river’s edge, The Langham Gallery, Kaslo, BC
Sweet Somethings, Red Star Studios Ceramic Center, Kansas City, MO
Corporeal: Objects of Nourishment, Marion Nicoll Gallery, Calgary, AB
Select Two Person and Group Exhibits
2018
2018
2016
2016
2013
2011
2009
Set the Table, Alberta Craft Council, Calgary, AB
Yunomi Invitational, Akar Gallery, Iowa City, Iowa
Pantone Colours, Gam Gallery, Vancouver, BC
Make and Do, Void Gallery, Saskatoon, SK
Invested: 10,000 Hours, Kootenay Gallery of Art, History and Science, Castlegar, BC
Connections Materialized, Gallery 2, Grand Forks, BC, Kootenay Gallery of Art, History and Science, Castlegar, BC
Heart’s Desire: Love, Lust & Everything in Between, Carbondale Clay Center, Carbondale, CO
2008
2008
2008
It’s Only Clay, Bemidji Community Art Center, Bemidji, MN
Soda Salt National, Clay Studio of Missoula, Missoula, MT
Coming Up Next, Discovery Gallery, Albert Craft Council, Edmonton, AB
Related Professional Experience
2023-present
Education Coordinator and Environmental Lead, Nelson Museum, Archives & Gallery, Nelson, BC
2020-2023
2016-2021
Chair, Kicking Horse Culture Board of Directors, Golden, BC
Jury member, Golden and District Arts Council, Golden, BC
2011-2014
Guest Lecturer and Instructor, Kootenay School of the Arts at Selkirk College, Nelson, BC
2008-2009
Assistant Gallery Director, Red Star Studios Ceramic Center, Kansas City, MO