EDUCATION
Eastern Michigan University Dec. 2017
Master of Fine Arts - Sculpture Ypsilanti, MI
College for Creative Studies May 2002
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Crafts/Glass Detroit, MI
WORK
Crafts and Trades Program Manager June 2018 - Current
The Henry Ford Museum Dearborn, MI
Studio Manager Dec. 2013 – June 2018
The Henry Ford Museum Dearborn, MI
Adjunct Faculty – Glass Department Sep. 2011 – May 2016
College for Creative Studies Detroit, MI
Glassblower July 2005 – Dec. 2013
The Henry Ford Museum Dearborn, MI
Co-Owner/Artist Jan. 2007 – Dec. 2011
Benedetto Glassworks Farmington, MI
Instructor/Production Staff Nov. 2006- Oct. 2009
The Glass Academy Dearborn, MI
REPRESENTATION
Habatat Gallery June 2016
Royal Oak, MI
Thomas Riley Studio June 2014
Naples, FL
Kittrell Riffkind Gallery Feb. 2013
Dallas, TX
PUBLICATIONS
Emboss Magazine May 2016
Interview Online
Creative Spotlights June 2011
Interview Online
SELECTED EXHIBITIONS AND DEMONSTRATIONS
Thomas Riley Studio March 2018
Group Show Naples, Fl
Habatat Gallery April 2018
46th International Show Royal Oak, MI
Habatat Gallery May 2017
45th International Show Royal Oak, MI
Thomas Riley Studio Feb. 2017
Group Show Naples, Fl
Contemporary Glass Society of the United Kingdom June 2014
Out of Town: 43 American Glass Artists Online
Ann Arbor Art Center June 2014
Gathered: Group Exhibition Ann Arbor, MI
Thomas Riley Studio March 2014
Material Explorations: Group Exhibition Naples, FL
Kittrell Riffkind Gallery March 2014
Featured Artist Showcase Dallas, TX
Sleeping Bear Gallery May 2013
Group Show Empire, MI
Kittrell Riffkind Gallery Feb. 2013
Invitational Show Dallas, TX
GAS Conference Gallery Hop June 2012
5/3rd Building Toledo, OH
Water Street Gallery Nov. 2012
Group Show Douglas, MI
Silver Medal Exhibition Dec. 2011
The Scarab Club Detroit, MI
Alumni REview May 2011
College for Creative Studies - Honorable Mention Detroit, MI
Too Hot To Handle April 2011
Janice Charach Epstein Gallery – Featured Artist West Bloomfield, MI
Featured Artist May 2010
The Toledo Museum of Art - Demonstration Toledo, OH
LECTURES
College for Creative Studies March 2018 Detroit, MI
Sonoran Glass School March 2017
Tucson, AZ
Toledo Museum of Art - Glass Pavilion April 2015 Toledo, OH
Cranbrook Kingswood Lower Gallery March 2007
Bloomfield Hills, MI
PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
Art Alliance for Contemporary Glass 2015 - Current
Member
Ann Arbor Street Art Fair 2012 - Current
Jury Advisory Board Member
Michigan Glass 2011- Current
Member
Glass Art Society 2001-Current
Member
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Murrini Patterns - Giles Bettison and Marc Petrovic July 2018
Teaching Assistant - Penland School of Crafts Spruce Pine, NC
Advanced Cane Techniques March 2017
Instructor - Sonoran Glass School Tucson, AZ
David Walters Workshop June 2015
Student – Urban Glass (Partner Scholarship) Brooklyn, NY
GAPP Artist Residency April 2015
Toledo Museum of Art: Glass Pavilion - Featured Artist Toledo, OH
Motor City Goblet Blowers Workshop June 2012
Instructor – The Glass Academy Dearborn, MI
Maestro Davide Fuin Workshop Aug. 2011
Assistant- The Henry Ford Dearborn, MI
Maestro Elio Quarisa Workshop Jan. 2006
Student- The Henry Ford Dearborn, MI
Laura Donefer Workshop July 2001
Student- Pilchuck Glass School (Full Scholarship) Stanwood, WA
COMMISSIONS
Detroit International Wine Auction Oct. 2014-2015
College for Creative Studies: Featured Vintner and Chairpersons Gifts Detroit, MI
4th Wall Concepts Sept. 2013
Bedrock Realty: First National Building Lobby Detroit, MI
City of Rochester, MI Nov. 2012
Downtown Development Authority Rochester, MI
Kistler Corporation April 2011
North American Headquarters Novi, MI