Curriculum Vitae
Katherine M. Chandler
Summary
- A diverse background in two and three-dimensional art via academic work and experience.
- Graduate studies in ceramics at Montana State University and Wichita State University.
- Experience in organizing and teaching curriculum for classes in ceramics as well as college level 2-Dimensional and 3-Dimensional foundations classes.
- Experience in organizing and curating art exhibitions.
- Management of ceramics classroom studio and kiln firings.
- Troubleshooting and brainstorming processes in multiple mediums and design situations.
Education
- 2004 B.A. Ceramics & Sculpture: Missouri Southern State University, Joplin, MO
- 2005 Graduate Student, Ceramics: Montana State University, Bozeman, MT
- 2006 Graduate Student, Ceramics: Wichita State University, Wichita, KS
Professional Experience
- 2016-2018 Ceramic Production Artisan: RDG Dahlquist Art Studio, Des Moines, IA
- 2012-2016 Ceramics Gallery and Studio Owner: Common Clay Studio Elkader, IA
- 2010-2012 Education Coordinator and Instructor, Artisan: RDG Dahlquist Art Studio, Des Moines, Iowa
- 2002 & 2003 Production Potter: Silver Dollar City, Branson, MO
- 2002-2003 Ceramics Lab Tech: Missouri Southern State University, Joplin, Mo.
Related Work Experience
- 2005-2007 Teaching Assistant in Foundations: Wichita State University, Wichita, KS
- 2004-2005 Teaching Assistant in Foundations: Montana State University, Bozeman, MT
- 2000 Gallery Assistant: Graceland University, Lamoni, IA
Exhibition Record
2012
- All Fired Up: Works in Clay: Heritage Gallery, Des Moines, IA
2007
- Graduate Ceramics Exchange: UNT Art Gallery, Denton, TX
- WSU Graduate Ceramics: Ratigan Student Gallery, Wichita, KS
2006
- Fire Born: Waller-Yoblonksy Gallery, Bozeman, MT
- MSU Ceramics: Invitational, Bray International Art Walk, Helena, MT
- Trial By Fire: Waller-Yoblonsky Gallery, Bozeman, MT
- New Works: Joint Show, Waller- Yoblonsky Gallery, Bozeman, MT
- Graduate Group Show: Copland Gallery, Bozeman, MT
2005
- Graduate Review: Waller-Yoblonksy Gallery, Bozeman, MT
- Finished Unfinished: Waller-Yoblonksy Gallery, Bozeman, MT
2004
- B.A. Senior Exhibit: Spiva Gallery, Joplin, MO
- Art League Group Show: Spiva Gallery, Joplin, MO
2003
- Spiva Membership Show: Spiva Center for the Arts, Joplin, MO
- Go Figure: Invitational, Spiva Center for the Arts, Joplin, MO
2002
- 4 State Salon: Juried Exhibition, Spiva Center for the Arts, Joplin, MO
2001
- Southern Showcase: Juried Exhibition, Spiva Gallery, Joplin, MO
2000
- Graceland Student Exhibition: Juried Exhibition, Shaw Gallery, Lamoni, IA
Lectures
- 2007 National Council on Education in the Ceramic Arts: “Current Graduate Work”, Louisville, KY
- 2006 Invited Guest Lecturer: “Current Work” Foundation Lecture Series, Montana State University, Bozeman, MT
Publications
- 2013 500 Prints on Clay, Lark Books (photo)
Travel Abroad
- 2003 — Greece and Italy
Honors, Achievements, and Awards
- 2007 Esther & Clayton Staples Fellowship: Wichita State University, Wichita, KS
- 2004 Katherine L. Hyde Art Scholarship: Missouri Southern State University, Joplin, MO
- 2003 Second Place: Spiva Membership Show, Joplin, MO
- 2002 Honorable Mention: 4 State Salon, Missouri Southern State University, Joplin, MO — Juror: Mac Hornecker
- 2001 First Place: Southern Showcase, Missouri Southern State University, Joplin, MO