EDUCATION
2005-2008 MFA, Ceramics, Edinboro University of Pennsylvania, Edinboro, PA2001-2004 BFA, Ceramics, Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, AZ1993-1998 BS, Biology, Towson University, Towson, MDTEACHING AND PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
2009 Adjunct Faculty, Ceramics, Life Drawing, Foundations :Austin Community College, Austin, TX 2008-present
Ceramics Instructor, St. Andrews Episcopal Upper School, Austin, TX 2008-presentCeramics Instructor, Austin Museum of Art at Laguna Gloria, Austin, TX 2008-present2008 Teaching Assistant of Ceramics, Edinboro University, Edinboro, PA. Aug 2006-2008• Deliver lectures and demonstrations incorporating wheel throwing and sculpting techniques for beginning and intermediate ceramic students• Organize daily clean up and class critique Ceramic Studio Technician, Edinboro University, Edinboro, PA. Aug 2005-2008• Responsible for the maintenance and repair of equipment including but not limited to: kilns, wheels, clay mixers, clay extruders, arc, TIG, and acetylene welders • Fire kilns daily and give assistance to both graduate and undergraduate students in firing procedures and equipment use• Construct equipment needed for studio including: electric, gas, soda, and wood kilns • Instruct new assistants on repair and maintenance procedures• Execute daily cleaning and equipment inspection2007 Gallery Assistant, BRUCE GALLERY, Edinboro University, Edinboro, PA Nov 2007-2008• Install and de-install art exhibitions• Document / catalog permanent collection2006 Treasurer of EUP Clay Club, Edinboro University, Edinboro, PA. Aug 2005-Aug2007• Manage annual budget and fundraising sales• Coordinate fundraising events and visiting artist’s workshops• Arrange travel and lodging for educational conferences2005 Studio Potter, Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire, Mt. Hope, PA. Aug 2003- 2005• Sold a juried body of wood/Soda fired utilitarian ceramic art 2004 Vice President of NAU Clay Club, Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, AZ. 2002-2004
• Organized fundraising events • Coordinated and participated in community service events 2003 Gallery Assistant, Studio G, San Diego, CA. March 8-12 2003• Responsible for packing and unloading entire Northern Arizona Faculty and student art work • Managed students during installation2002 Ceramics Instructor, Lake Bryn Mawr Camp, Honesdale, PA. June 2002-Aug 2002• Taught beginning and intermediate sculpting and wheel-thrown techniques• Coordinated bisque and glaze firings • Inventoried the Sarah Hoffman Arts Center and ordered necessary ceramic supplies • Prepared daily lesson plans and demonstrationsWORKSHOPS (presented)
2009 Greater Austin Ceramic Artist Association (GACA), St. Eward's University, Austin, TX2008 Friendship Preschool, Swickely, PA 2007 University of Costa Rica, San Jose, Costa Rica
• Presented slide presentation and lecture for current University Faculty and students
2006 Stonehaus Architectural Ceramics Studio, Pensacola, FL • Assisted Peter King and Xinia Marin for a 3 day workshop glazing, loading, and firing architectural and sculptural ceramics Biennial Education Conference, Edinboro University, Edinboro, PA • Presented a ceramic tile workshop to local art educators which included a slide- presentation, lecture, and demonstrationsEXHIBITIONS / PUBLIC ART INSTALLATIONS (Select)
2009 Gatehouse Ceramics Exhibit, Austin Museum of Art/Laguna Gloria, Austin, TX Austin Community College Faculty Exhibit, University of Texas Performing Arts Center, Austin, TX People's Gallery, Austin City Hall, Austin, TX Austin Community College Faculty Exhibit, Highlands Business Center, Austin TX2008 84th Annual Spring Show, Erie Art Museum, Erie, PA Slipstream : Karen Bolton and Tomas Schneider, NCECA, Pittsburgh, PA Terra Nova: Steve Kemenyffy, Karen Bolton, Gregory Byard, Mike Angellotti, Brandon O’Hara, NCECA, Pittsburgh, PA (invitational) 2007 ERIE BAYFRONT CONVENTION CENTER, permanent installation, Erie, PA 2006 Skin Deep, Francis Marion University, Florence, SC Edinboro University Graduate Exhibition, Meadville Council on the Arts Gallery, Meadville, PA 32ND Annual October Evenings Exhibition, Heeschen Gallery, Meadville, PA International Orton cone Box Show, NCECA, Portland Or The Mad Hatters Tea Exhibition, Armory Art Center, West Palm Beach, FL The Suitcase Boogie, The Jupiter Hotel Gallery, (invitational) NCECA, Portland, Or 2005 Edinboro University Graduate Student Exhibition, Bruce Gallery, Edinboro, PA 82ND Annual Spring Show, Erie Art Museum, Erie, PA Edinboro University Student, Faculty, and Alumni Exhibition, (invitational), Star Spangle Banner Gallery, Baltimore, MD 31St Annual October Evenings Exhibition, Heeschen Gallery, Meadville, PA EUP Ceramics Exhibition, Office of the Dean of Fine Arts, Edinboro, PA Earth N Ware Ellen Tibbets Benefit Exhibition, (invitational), Flagstaff, AZ Chimera Exhibition, Erie Art Museum, Erie, PA 2004 BFA Exhibition, Beasley Gallery, Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, AZ International Orton Cone Box Show, NCECA, (traveling), Indianapolis, Indiana 100 Teapots 2, Baltimore Clayworks, Baltimore, MD It’s Elemental, Coconino Center for the Arts, Flagstaff, AZ. 2003 Director’s Choice Student Exhibition, Beasley Gallery, Northern Arizona University Northern Arizona University Faculty and Students, NCECA, Studio G, San Diego, CA
2002 Student Art Exhibition, Beasley Gallery, Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, AZ Solo Exhibition, Don Bendel Gallery, Flagstaff, AZ
Bendel With Friends, Leedy-Voulkos Art Center, Kansas City, MOAWARDS RECEIVED
2006 Honorable Mention Award, 32nd Annual October Evenings Exhibition, Meadville, PA Phyllis Clark Functional Ceramics Scholarship, Wooster Center for the Arts, Wooster, OH
John Vanco Award, Best 3-D work, Chimera Exhibition, Erie Art Museum, Erie, PA2005 James Blair Functional Ceramics Scholarship, Wooster Center for the Arts, Wooster, OH2004 NICHE Student Awards Finalist, Baltimore, MDMagna cum Laude, Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, AZ2003 Fredrick J. Dochsteadar Endowment Scholarship, Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, AZ Director’s Choice Award, Student Exhibition, Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, AZPUBLICATIONS
2008 Buffington, David, “Bolton Art to Display in Erie”, The Sun, March 12, 2008, pg 9 2007 Ceramics Monthly, October 2007, pg. 65 Frederick, Robb, “Big building requires big art”, Erie Times News, December 26, 2007, pg.B1-B3 2006 Shop Talk Vol. 3, “Gary Spinosa: Of The Knowing Eyes”, Spring 2006, pg. 7-13 School of Graduate Studies and Research Newsletter Volume 5, Issue2 pg. 4 2005 Chimera Literary Art Journal, Chimera Volume 3, Spring 2005, pg. 132-135 Triplett, Kathy. 500 CUPS, Lark Books, 2005, pg. 308
2004 NICHE Magazine for Progressive Retailers, Spring 2004, pg. 78 Catalog: Baltimore Clayworks, High Tea 2 Exhibition
Schultz, Erika, “Ceramics Courses Fire Up Attention”, The Lumberjack Axe, April 21-27 2004, Flagstaff, AZ.ART AND PRODUCTION RELATED EXPERIENCE
• Proficient in the mixing, application, and casting of RTV Silicone, acrylic polymers, and polyurethanes • Extensive experience in carpentry, painting, and finishing
• Over four years experience with kiln construction and maintenance • Expert level photography of both two-dimensional and three-dimensional workCOLLECTIONS AND INSTALLATIONS (public)
Erie Bayfront Convention Center, (Permanent Public Art Installation) Erie, PA 2007Edinboro University of Pennsylvania (President’s House), Edinboro, PA 2007Architectural Ceramic Installation, Blue Moon Cafe, Lebanon, PA 2006 Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, AZ 2005
Karen Anne Bolton
Ceramic Artist.
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