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EDUCATION
M.F.A., June 1977, University of Chicago, Chicago, IL
B.A., May 1973, Indiana University, Bloomington, IN Major French, Minor Art
1972, Monterey Institute for Foreign Studies, Monterey, CA now Middlebury Institute of Foreign Studies at Monterey
TEACHING POSITIONS
Roosevelt University, Chicago, IL to 2025
Valparaiso University, Valparaiso, IN, Adjunct Assistant Professor of Art to 2021
PROFESSION AFFILIATIONS
Alma Gallery representation
Chicago Sculpture International member
HONORS and AWARDS
Second place sculpture award, MAAC Juried Exhibit, Box Factory for the Arts, St. Joseph, IN 2023
Howard L. Willett Award, Roosevelt University, Chicago, IL 2020
Grant Recipient, Indiana Arts Commission and the National Endowment for the
Arts, 2010-2011
Second Place Award, Clayfest 2008
Purchase Award, The Hilbert Conservancy, White Water Gardens, Indianapolis,
2002
Purchase Award, The Hilbert Conservancy, White Water Gardens, Indianapolis,
2000
GSA Advisor, Art-in-Architecture Project for U.S. Courthouse, Hammond, IN
1997-1999, Dale Chihuly chosen
Most Valuable Adjunct Teacher (Liberal Studies Dept.), Roosevelt University,
1996
Partial tuition scholarship, University of Chicago, 1976
ONE-PERSON EXHIBITIONS
2024 Drawings and Sculptures, Ellen Firme Gallery, Beverly Shores, IN
2023 Commute Drawings, SFC Gallery, Michigan City, IN
2020 Head Menhirs, Box Factory for the Arts, St. Joseph, MI
2017 Corks on Columbus, New York, NY
2011 “Ticket Punch Pop-Up,” Dune Park Train Station, Porter, IN
2011 “Ticket Punch Series,” Christopher Center, Valparaiso University, Valparaiso, IN
2010 “Ticket Punch Series,” The Depot Gallery, Beverly Shores, IN
2006-7 “Resonant Openings,” Brauer Museum of Art, Valparaiso University,
Valparaiso, IN
1995 “Metaphorical Vessels,” Brauer Museum of Art, Valparaiso University,
Valparaiso, IN
1990 “Partners in Ceramics, “Mueller Hall, Valparaiso University, Valparaiso, IN
1987 “Painting and Sculpture,” Chicago Gallery, University of Illinois,
Chicago, IL
1984-5 “Desert Flowers Installation,” Monadnock Building, Chicago, Il
1982 “Wall Reliefs,” ARC Gallery, Chicago, IL
1981 “Brick Patterns,” ARC Gallery, Chicago, IL
1980 “Ceramic Slabworks,” ARC Gallery, Chicago, IL
1977 “Ceramic Sculpture,” Moellering Library, Valparaiso University,
Valparaiso, IN
1977 M.F.A. Exhibition of Ceramic Sculpture, Midway Studios, University of
Chicago, Chicago, IL
1975 “Ceramics,” Crerar Library, Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago, IL
GROUP EXHIBITIONS from 1985
Juried
2024 CSI x ALMA, ALMA Art and Design, Chicago, IL
2024 The Poetry of Sculpture, Christopher Art Center, Prairie State College, Chicago Heights, IL
2023 80th Annual Salon Show, South Shore Center for the Arts, Munster, IN
2023 MAAC Michiana Annual Art Competition, Box Factory for the Arts, St. Joseph, MI
2023 Chicago Sculpture International, Jack Olson Gallery, Northern Illinois University, IL
2022 Chicago Sculpture International Invasion, Koehnline Museum of Art, Oakton Community College, Des Plaines, IL
2022 MAAC Michiana Annual Art Competition, Box Factory for the Arts, St. Joseph, MI
2021 SCALE, CSI 3D4D Gallery, Chicago, IL
2020 "Reality and Perception," ARC Gallery, Chicago, IL
2020 Chicago Sculpture International Biennial, Ukrainian Institute of Modern Art, Chicago, IL
2020 8th Annual Bridgeport Art Exhibition, Bridgeport Center for the Arts, Chicago, IL
2019 “76th Annual Salon Show,” Center for the Visual and Performing Arts,
Munster, IN 2017 “Michiana Annual Art Competition,” Box Factory for the Arts, St. Joseph, MI
2017 “GrassRoots,” Woman Made Gallery, Chicago ,IL
2017 “Seeking Location: Maps & Borders in Art,” Lubeznik Center for the Arts, Michigan City, IN
2014 “21st Annual Jasper Community Arts Exhibition,” Jasper Arts Center, Jasper, IN
2014 “Great Lakes Drawing Biennial,” Ford Gallery, Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti, MI
2011 “Biennial 26,” South Bend Museum of Art, South Bend, IN
2011 “67th Annual Wabash Valley Juried Exhibition,” Swope Art Museum, Terre Haute, IN
2008 “Clayfest 2008,” Herron School of Art and Design, Indiana University, Indianapolis, IN
2008 “Fusion of the Arts,” Gallery Northwest, Indiana University Northwest, Gary, IN
2005 “60th Annual Salon Show,” Center for the Visual and Performing Arts, Munster, IN
2004 “Strictly Functional Pottery National,” Market House Craft Center, Penn
(juror, Susan Peterson)
2002 “Fountains, Fish, Frogs and Fun,” The Hilbert Conservatory, White Water
Gardens, Indianapolis, IN, Purchase Award
2001 “56 Annual Salon Show,” Center for the Visual and Performing Arts, Munster, IN
2000 “Flights of Fancy,” Hilbert Conservatory, White River Gardens,
Indianapolis, IN, Purchase Award
1988 “Clayfest VI,” Herron Gallery, Indianapolis, IN
1987 “Fall Invitational,” Norris Cultural Arts Center, St. Charles, IL
1985 “Made in Chicago,” Fourth Presbyterian Church, Chicago, IL
Invitational
2011 Stations of the Cross, Chapel of the Resurrection, Valparaiso University, Valparaiso, IN
2010 “Award winners Clayfest 08,” Contemporary Clay Gallery, Indianapolis, IN
2010 “Pathways & Portals,” traveling exhibit, Illinois State Museum, Chicago and Lockport, IL
2008 “Under the Influence, students and their mentors,” Lubeznik Center for the Arts, Michigan City, IN
2005 “Ceramic Professors of Indiana,” AMACO/Brent Gallery, Indianapolis, IN
2002 “Wish You Were Here,” Postcard Invitational, Wood Street Gallery, Chicago, IL
1996 “Natural Vision,” Campbell House, Kane County Events Center, Geneva, IL
1994 “New Form in Furniture,” Contemporary Art Workshop, Chicago, IL
1994 “2nd Annual Chicago Furniture Designer’s Association Group Show”
Thompson Center, Chicago, IL
1993 Group Furniture Show, AB Imo Gallery, Chicago, IL
1990 “Her Diversity, an Exhibition of Women Artists,” Governors State
University, University Park, IL
1988 “Chicago Fire,” North Pier Chicago, Chicago, IL
1987 “Six Ceramic Artists,” Oakton Community College, Des Plaines, IL
1986 “Her infinite Variety,” Artemisia Gallery, Chicago, IL
1986 “Chicago Fire,” Poterie Bonsecours, Montreal, Quebec
1985 “Six Young Artists,” Morton College, Chicago, IL
Other
2023 50th Anniversary Show, ARC Gallery, Chicago, IL
2020 "We're here, Members Show, ARC Gallery, Chicago, IL
2018 “Faculty Show,” Brauer Museum of Art, Valparaiso University, Valparaiso, IN
2016 “Member’s Show,” ARC Gallery, Chicago, IL
2016 “Faculty Show,” Brauer Museum of Art, Valparaiso University, Valparaiso, IN
2015 “Urban Threads” members’ exhibit, ARC Gallery, Chicago IL
2014 VU Faculty Exhibit, Brauer Museum of Art, Valparaiso University,
Valparaiso, IN
2014 “Heroes vs. Villains,” ARC Gallery, Chicago, IL
2014 “SQU/ARC,” ARC Gallery, Chicago, IL
2013 “ARC 40th Anniversary Exhibit” ARC Gallery, Chicago, IL
2013 “Aggregate: Recent Work by the Valparaiso University Faculty,” Gardner
Center, Miller, IN
2012 “BLOX,” ARC Gallery, Chicago, IL
2012 “Art Faculty Exhibit,” Brauer Museum of Art, Valparaiso University, Valparaiso, IN
2010 “Faculty Exhibit,” Brauer Museum of Art, Valparaiso, IN
2009 Valparaiso University Faculty Exhibition, South Shore Center for the Arts, Munster, IN
2008 Faculty Exhibition, Brauer Museum of Art, Valparaiso University,
Valparaiso, IN
2007 “Art from the Vale of Paradise,” Raclin Gallery, Indiana University South Bend, IN
2006 Faculty Exhibition, Brauer Museum of Art, Valparaiso University,
Valparaiso, IN
2004 “Indiana Independent Colleges Exhibition,” NCECA Conference,
University of Indianapolis, Indianapolis, IN
2004 Faculty Exhibition, Brauer Museum of Art, Valparaiso University,
Valparaiso, IN
2003 Faculty Exhibition, Gage Building Gallery, Roosevelt University,
Chicago, IL
2003 Faculty Exhibition, Brauer Museum of Art, Valparaiso University,
Valparaiso, IN
2003 “A.R.C. 30 Year Anniversary Celebration,” ARC Gallery, Chicago, IL
2002 Faculty Exhibition, Brauer Museum of Art, Valparaiso University,
Valparaiso, IN
2002 “Pottery,” Ferencak Gallery, Oak Park, IL
2001 Valparaiso University Faculty Exhibit, Center for the Visual and Performing
Arts, Munster, In
1998 “23 Years,” ARC Gallery, Chicago, IL
1998 “V.U. Faculty,” Thiel Gallery, South Suburban College, South Holland, IL
1993 “20th Anniversary,” ARC Gallery, Chicago, IL
1993 Faculty Exhibition, Valparaiso University, Valparaiso, IN
1988 Valparaiso University Faculty Exhibit, Christ College, Valparaiso, IN
1987 “Structures on the Wall,” N.A.M.E. Gallery, Chicago, IL
1986 Faculty Exhibit, Thiel Gallery, Thornton Community College, South
Holland, IL
MEDIA
Reviews
“What’s in a Name?” Lauron Schreiber, The Torch 2006
“How Artists Get By: Artists in Small Towns,” Victor Cassidy, Chicago Artist News, 1995
“Say Goodbye to the Stuffed Elephants,” Wm. H. Honan, the New YorkTimes Magazine, 1990
“Ceramic pieces more arts than crafts,” Gordon Ligocki, Post Tribune, 1990
“They Put the World at Your feet,” Susan Telingator, Life Pulitzer-Lerner,1990
“VU Art Teachers Win Field Commission,” Tone Griffith, The Vidette Messenger, 1989
“Ceramic Floor Map,” Audra D. Strong, Post Tribune, 1989
“An Enchanted Evening Brings Names in News,” Barbara Mahany, Chicago Tribune, 1989
“Invitational Delights the Eye,” Jo Cawthra, St. Charles Chronicle, 1987
“Her Infinite Variety,” James Yood, New Art Examiner, 1987
“Women’s Works,” Marcia Froelke Coburn, Chicago Tribune, 1987
“ARC’s Installations Offbeat Format…,” Alan Artner, Chicago Tribune, 1983
“Take a Peek,” James Yood, New Art Examiner,1983
“Ceramic Slabworks,” Bob Burleigh, New Art Examiner,1980
“Clay Slab Formations Symbolize Man and Nature,” John Forwalter, Gary Post Tribune, 1980
“Art Exhibits Here,” Wendy Brusick, The Torch (Valparaiso University), 1977
“Chicago Clay/Midway Mud,” Christopher Gawker, The Maroon (University of Chicago), 1977
Catalog inclusions
“ARC 40th Anniversary Exhibit” 2013
“Arc Gallery 20th Anniversary,” 1993
“Clayfest VI,” 1988
“Chicago Fire,” 1986
“ARC Gallery, 10 Years,” 1984
“ARC,” 1981
“ARC, Past & Present,” 1979
“25th Annual Drawing and Small Sculpture Show,” Ball State University,
1979
“National Small Sculpture Invitational,” Cypress College, CA, 1976
Interviews
“The Tom Higgins Show,” Channel 56 Television, Indiana, 1995
“The Six O’clock News,” Channel 56 Television, Indiana, 2001
Book inclusion
Les Krans, editor, Chicago Art in Review, 1989
CURATOR/CHAIR
“4/4,” ARC Gallery Chicago, IL
“For Members Only,” ARC Gallery, Chicago, IL
“Take a Peek,” ARC Gallery, Chicago, IL
“Structures on the Wall,” N.A.M.E. Gallery, Chicago, IL
“Indiana Independent Colleges Exhibition,” NCECA Conference, University of
Indianapolis, Indianapolis, IN
COMMISSIONS and COLLECTIONS
Field Museum of Natural History, Permanent Installation, ceramic floor mural of
the Pacific Islands, collaboration with Gus Sisto, 1989
Brauer Museum of Art, ceramic platter
Continental Bank, wall relief
Jane Cooperman and Tom Mapp, bathroom tile surround
Charles and Nita Franz, bathroom tiles
Joyce Scully. Window seat surround
Richard and Susan Jeffrey
bathroom tile mural
kitchen tile mural
Rec room tile mural
Beverly Presswell, galley kitchen tile murals
Carol Wood and Nelson De Leon
bathroom backsplash, floor border, and bathtub edgings
bathroom 2 room tile murals
kitchen tile mural
bath floor border and backsplash
sculpted ceramic wall mural and tile surround
John and Melissa Schick, bathroom tile mural
Steve and Marilyn Sward, bathroom tile mural
Tom and Cindy Schnabel, kitchen tile mural
Shirley Heinze Environmental Fund commemorative tiles
Hillard Conservatory commission, birdhouse
Hillard Conservatory commission, birdbath
Immanuel Lutheran Church, baptismal setting
David and Chris Tang
fireplace tile installation
wall tile mural
Y.C. Wong, wall sculpture
Vera Wong, funerary urns for architect Y.C. Wong
Nina Corazzo
bath tub surround
sculpted tile floor under wood burner
Susan Jeffrey, eagle drawing
Valparaiso University Chapel of the Resurrection
12 piece communion set
4 candle holders
Kathleen Strain, Kitchen tile mural
Susan Adams, sculptural totem
John Norris and Betti Miles
Four part ceramic mural for the bathroom and doorway entrance
Sculpted wall relief for entry
Jeanne and John Reilly, Sculpted ceramic sink
COMMUNITY SERVICE
Board of Trustees, Westchester Public Library, Chesterton IN since 2011
Secretary 2012, 2013, 2019, 2023; Vice President, 2020, 2023; President 2014
Organizer, Soup Bowls for the Hungry Fundraiser, Valparaiso University 2010-
2019
Judge, Northwest Indiana Junior High and High School Science Fair 2007-2012
Art-a-Thon at Valparaiso University, art workshops for the community 2005-2015
Numerous guest lecturer events
Volunteer:
Duneland School Corporation
Westchester Public Library
Indiana Dunes State Park