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- The MILL-ennial: Celebrating the Art and Artists of the Cities on the Saco. Saco Museum, Saco, ME. April-June, 2010.
- Fill-adelphia Juried Show, Potters Council, National Council on Education for the Ceramic Arts (NCECA), A Show of Hands Gallery, Philadelphia, PA, March-April 2010.
- Big Fish, Small Pot IV: Fourth International Small Teapot Competition and Show, Saddleback College Art Gallery, Mission Viejo, CA, February-March 2010.
- Practicing What We Preach by Maine Art Educators, Maine Art Educators Association, Saco Museum, Saco, ME, January-March 2010.
- Inspired Hand IV, Juried International Show, University of Southern Maine, Lewiston-Auburn, ME, January-March 2010.
- Texas Teapot Tournament, Houston Potters Guild, Houston, TX, January, 2010.
- 35th Annual Art Auction, MCEA, Maine College of Art, Portland, ME, November 2009.
- The Art of Tea, Invitational Art Exhibition, Metropolitan Art Center, VisArts, Rockville, MD, October 2009.
- Drink: Functional Forms for Every Libation, Second Annual Lillstreet International, Lillstreet Art Center, Chicago, IL, September-October 2009.
- National Juried Competition 2009, First Street Gallery, New York, NY, June-July 2009.
- Niche Awards Exhibit 2009, Phildalphia Buyers Market of American Craft, Phildadelphia, PA, February 2009.
- Mug Show, Invitational Exhibit, River Gallery, Chattanooga, TN, December 2008.
- Form and Grace and Wimsey: Small Group Show, The Seen Gallery, Decatur, GA, September-October, 2008.
- Bridgton Chickadee Quilters Quilt Show, Bridgton, ME, July 2008.
- National Teapot Show VII, Cedar Creek Gallery, Creedmoor, NC. June-September 2008.
- Invitational Teapot Show, Craftsman House, St Petersburg, FL, May-June 2008.
- Third International Invitational Competition and Show, Saddleback College Art Gallery, Mission Viejo, CA, February-March 2008.
- Educate and Create, Maine Art Education Association Members Exhibit (MAEA), Atrium Art Gallery, University of Southern Maine, Lewiston-Auburn, ME January-April 2008.
- Clay and the Transferred Image II, Rowan University, Wesby Gallery, Glassboro, NJ. March-April 2008.
- Niche Awards Exhibit 2008, Philadelphia Buyers Market of American Craft, Philadelphia, PA, February 2008.
- Texas Teapot Tournament 2008, Second Annual Houston Potters Guild, Clay Art Museum and Educational Organization (CAMEO), Houston, TX, January 2008.
- Teapots! Invitational Exhibition, Morgan Contemporary Glass Gallery, Pittsburgh, PA, Nov 2007-Jan 2008.
- Work of the Hand, Center for Maine Contemporary Art (CMCA), Rockport, ME, October 2007.
- Teapot Invitational 2007 Exhibition, Cervini Haas Gallery, Scottsdale, AZ, July-August 2007.
- Tea Four Two, International Teapot Exhibition, Petroff Gallery, Toronto, Canada, May-June 2007.
- North Meets South, Maine Highlands Guild, Portland, ME, May 2007. Pulp Function Exhibition, Fuller Craft Museum, Brockton, MA, May 2007-January 2008.
- NCECA Conference, Kentucky Museum of Art and Craft, Louisville, KY, March-June 2007.
- The Hands That Teach, Maine Art Education Association (MAEA) Exhibition, Cabot Mill Gallery, Brunswick, ME, March-April, 2007.
- Beyond the Ordinary: Figurative Characterization in Clay, Goldesberry Gallery, Houston, TX, March-April 2007. Niche Awards Exhibit 2007,
- Philadelphia Buyers Market of American Craft, Philadelphia, PA, February 2007.
- Texas Teapot Tournament 2007, First Annual Houston Potters Guild, Clay Art Museum and Educational Organization (CAMEO), Houston, TX, January 2007.
- 100 Teapots III, Baltimore Clayworks Exhibition, Baltimore, MD, January-February 2007.
- Funk-Tion-National Juried Ceramics Exhibition #3, Stretch Gallery, Pineville, NC, November 2006.
- The Inspired Hand III Exhibition, University of Southern Maine, Atrium Gallery, Lewiston-Auburn, ME, September-October 2006.
- Solo Exhibition, Stretch Gallery, Pineville, NC, August-October 2006.
- National Ceramic Competition 2006, San Angelo Museum of Art, San Angelo, TX, April-June 2006.
- Teapots-A-Go-Go 2006, Mudfire Clayworks and Gallery, Decatur, GA, April-May 2006.
- Atlanta Teapot Festival, The Seen Gallery, Decatur, GA, April-May 2006.
- The Mad Hatter’s Tea, OPA-NCECA Exhibitions, Oregon Potters Association, Portland, OR, March 2006.
- Niche Awards Exhibit 2006, Philadelphia Buyers Market of American Craft, Philadelphia, PA, February 2006.
- International Small Teapot Competition, Saddleback College, Mission Viejo, CA, February 2006.
- Reflection International 2006, Highland Art Gallery, Portland, ME January 2006.
- Steeped in Tradition, Ariana Gallery, Royal Oaks, MI, November 2005.
- Work of the Hands, Center for Maine Contemporary Art, Rockport, ME, October 2005.
- Teapot Invitational, Center for Maine Contemporary Art, Rockport, ME, July 2005.
- The Many Faces of Clay, The Clown Gallery, Portland, ME, February 2005.
- Niche Awards Exhibit 2005, Philadelphia Buyers Market of American Craft, Philadelphia, PA, February 2005.
- Funk-Tion-National Juried Ceramics Exhibition/Competition, Stretch Gallery, Pineville, NC, November 2004.
- La Petite Show: National Juried Art Competition, Alder Art Gallery, Coburg, OR, November 2004-January 2005.
- Work of the Hand, Center for Maine Contemporary Art, Rockport, ME, October 2004.
- Salad Days Art Show, Watershed Ceramic Arts Center, Edgecomb, ME, July 2004.
- Mid-Summer’s Picnic, Aucocisco Gallery, Portland, ME, June-July 2004.
- Second’s Sale and Auction, Baltimore Clay Works, Baltimore, MD, Spring 2004.
- Niche Awards Exhibit 2004, Philadelphia Buyers Market of American Craft, Philadelphia, PA, February 2004.
- Biennial Juried Exhibition, Center for Maine Contemporary Art, Rockport, ME, June-July 2004.
- 100 Teapots II: A National Juried Exhibition, Baltimore, MD, February 2004.
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- Jackpot! National Juried Teapot Exhibition, Contemporary Arts, Las Vegas, NV, May 2003.
- Salad Days Art Show, Watershed Ceramic Arts Center, Edgecomb, ME, July 2002.
- Enough Twist, Juried Show, Maine College of Art, Portland, ME, May 2002.
- National Juried Competition, Leyshon Gallery, Byesville, OH, 2002.
- Skutt Pottery Kiln Awards Finalist for My Peeps, NCECA Conference, Phoenix, AZ, April 2009.
- International Design Award for High Top Tea, Word Press, December 2008.
- Women’s Choice Award for Seascape Imagery, Bridgton Chickadee Quilters Show, Bridgton, ME,
- July 2008. People’s Choice Award for Mary Frances Takes Tea, Texas Teapot Tournament , Second Annual Houston Potters Guild, Clay Art Museum and Educational Organization (CAMEO), Houston, TX, January 2008.
- Honorable Mention Award for High Tea Top, Third International Invitational Competition and Show, Saddleback College Art Gallery, Mission Viejo, CA, February-March 2008.
- Richella Robinson Memorial Award for Sea Gir-Raft, Texas Teapot Tournament, First Annual Houston Potters Guild, Clay Art Museum and Educational Organization (CAMEO), Houston, TX, January 2007.
- Niche Awards Finalist 2009 for Pink Pearl Puggetbook II, February 2009.
- Niche Awards Finalist 2008 for High Tea Top, February 2008.
- Niche Awards Winner 2007 for Twinling’s Teafarers, February 2007.
- Niche Awards Finalist 2007 for Tea Wow Wow, February 2007.
- Niche Awards Finalist 2006 for Turquoise Tea Tote, February 2006.
- Niche Awards Finalist 2005 for Zebra Teabag, February 2005.
- Niche Awards Finalist 2004 for Leopard Teabag III, February 2004.
- Solo Exhibition Invitational, Stretch Gallery, Funk-Tion-National, Pineville, NC, November 2004-January 2005.
- Guild Award for Leopard Teabag II, Peninsula Fine Arts Center, Newport News, VA, September-October 2004.
- Honorable Mention Award for Tea Clutch, International Small Teapot Show, Saddleback College, Mission Viejo, CA, February 2004.
Gallery and Museum Representation
- Buyers Market of America, Philadelphia, PA
- Cedar Creek Gallery, Creedmoor, NC
- Craftsman House, St Petersburg, FL
- Dishtopia, Tampa, FL
- Galeria of Sculpture, Palm Beach, FL
- Goldesberry Gallery, Houston, TX
- Jones Museum of Glass & Ceramics, South Portland, ME
- Morgan Contemporary Glass Gallery, Pittsburgh, PA
- Petroff Gallery, Toronto, Canada
- Portals Ltd, Chicago, IL
- River Gallery, Chattanooga, TN
- The Seen Gallery, Decatur, GA
- Ceramic Arts Galleries
- Clayart Listserv
- Fuller Craft Museum
- Maine Craft Association
- Maine Teacher’s Association
- Porcelain Painters International Online
- Portland Museum of Fine Arts
- Master of Arts, Teacher of Students with Moderate Disabilities (Pre-K-12), 1982, Lesley College, Cambridge, MA
- Bachelor of Fine Arts, 1977, School of Visual Arts, Boston University, Boston, MA
- Maine College of Art, Portland, ME, annually since 1996
- Extensive coursework including wheel thrown ceramics, firing, hand building, glaze calculation, as well as fabric painting
- Rhode Island School of Design, Providence, RI, 1971-1972. Art and design foundations program
- Professional Artist, Founder of Porcelain Grace, Ceramic Studio, 1981 to present
- Work sold locally, nationally and internationally.
- Instructor, University of Southern Maine, 2006, Gorham, ME: Ceramic Art
- Instructor, Portland Museum of Art, Portland, ME, 1999. Watercolor
- Instructor, University of Southern Maine, Gorham, ME, 1998: Exceptionality for the Art Educator
- Presenter, Portland Museum of Art, Evening for Educators, Portland, ME, 1997
- Art Teacher, Deering High School, Portland, ME, 1991 to present
- Art Teacher, Washington Academy, East Machias, ME, 1987-1991
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Niche Awards | Houston Awards | International Design Award