C/V for Richard Peterson

C/V For Richard Peterson

EDUCATION
MFA Candidate, The University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR
BFA, The University of Akron, Akron, OH
PROFESSIONAL
2015
Visiting Artist, Ox-Bow Wood-fire Creative Intensive
Co-Director Sugar Gallery, The University of Arkansas, Fayetteville AR
The Ceramic Surface Forum, Arrowmont School of Craft, Invitational, Gatlinburg, Tennessee
​2014
Layer Cake: Delicious Ceramics Surfaces, Instructed by Jason Burnett, Justin Rothshank, Penland School of Craft, Penland, North Carolina
2012
Studio Assistant, University of Akron, Akron, OH
Mixed clay and glazes, worked on special projects, cleaned and organized the studio.
Kevin Snipes Demo and Lecture, University of Akron, Akron, OH
Initiated and coordinated event. Set up the event and assisted Kevin during the demo.
Visiting Artist, Newton Falls High School, Newton Falls, OH
Representative for Ceramics, University of Akron, Akron OH
Provided information for high school students and parents of students interested in attending the university about the ceramics program.
Raku Firing Workshop, University of Akron, Akron, OH
Helped visiting high school students learn how to do a Raku firing.
2011
Visiting Artist, Newton Falls High School, Newton Falls, OH – Volunteer
Representative for Ceramics, University of Akron, Akron OH
Provided information for high school students and parents of students interested in attending the university about the ceramic program.
EXHIBITIONS
2015
​SOLO: Featured Artist, Charlie Cummings Gallery, Gainesville, FL
The Functional Canvas,Charlie Cummings Gallery, Gainesville, FL
SOLO:It Was Nice, Wasn't It A Steal,FORUM Artspace, Cleveland, OH
Graphic Clay, Baltimore Clayworks, Baltimore, MD
Sip Shop, Red Star Studios, Kansas City, Mo (Resident Artist Fund Raiser)
2nd Annual A-I-R Support Fundraiser/Silent Auction, Morean Arts Center,
St. Petersburg, FL
Yunomi Invitational, AKAR gallery, Iowa City, IA
2014
Cup: The Intimate Object X, Charlie Cummings Gallery, Gainesville, FL
Drink This! Workhouse International Ceramic Cup Show, Juror: Sam Chung
Work House Arts Center, Lorton, VA
BAZAARBEQUE VOL. 5,FORUM artspace, Cleveland, OH
Monster Drawing Rally, Spaces Gallery, Cleveland, OH
ALL MONSTERS ATTACK!!!,Summit Art Space, Akron, OH
2013
Solo Show, Meyers School of Akron, University of Akron, Akron, OH
Silent Auction and Raffle, Summit Art Space, Akron, OH
Donated pieces for auction to help promote the arts in Akron.
University of Akron Student Juried Show, University of Akron, Akron, OH
Trumbull Art Gallery (TAG), Warren, OH
Urban Elf a Pop up Art Shop,43 Furnace Street Gallery, Akron, OH
Myers Holiday Shop,Meyers School of Akron, University of Akron, Akron, OH
The Clever Little Devils, Box Gallery Summit Art Space, Akron OH
The W.O.M.B. of Time Benefit Show, Square Records, Akron, OH
Donation
2012
Crafty Mart Annual Holiday Show, Musica, Akron, OH
Myers School of Art Holiday Sale, University of Akron, Akron OH
University of Akron Teapot Show, University of Akron, Akron, OH
Ohio Empty Bowls, Salvation Army, Wooster, OH
Donated bowls to help feed the homeless.
Larger Than Life, Summit Art Space, Akron, OH
Skateboard Auction, University of Akron, Akron, OH
Sketchbook Project, Myers School of Art, Akron, OH
2011University of Akron Student Juried Show, University of Akron, Akron, OH
Crafty Mart Annual Holiday Show, Musica, Akron, OH
Myers School of Art Holiday Sale, University of Akron, Akron, OH
Cup Show, University of Akron, Akron, OH
Ohio Empty Bowls, Salvation Army, Wooster, OH
Donatedbowls to help feed the homeless.
Skateboard Auction, University of Akron, Akron, OH
AWARDS
2015
FUNFAlife Scholarship for emerging graduates, Muskegon, MI
2014
Honorable Mention,Drink This,Workhouse International Ceramic Cup Show, Juror: Sam Chung Work House Arts Center, Lorton, VA
2012
Honorable Mention, University of Akron Student Juried Show
Annual Reframing Conflict Award for Student Art, Center of Conflict Management, Olin Hall, University of Akron, Akron, OH
PUBLICATIONS/INTERVIEWS
2016
“On The Radar”American Craft Magazine. Feb-March. 2016
2015
Graphic Clay: Ceramic Surfaces and Printed Image Transfer Techniques,Jason Burnett, Ed. O”Hearn, Kopp, and Foster. New York: Lark Books
Interviewee,The Potters Cast, Blais,Paul. Oct. 2015
Martin,Brigitte “Young Future Interviews”, six part series.Crafthaus.ning.com.Aug-Sep. 2015
2014
“Gallery”ClayTimes,Dec. 2014
CURATORIAL
PRACTICES
2014
Cups of Plenty, Co-Curator David Pluck, Land of Plenty, Akron, Ohio
COLLECTIONS
2012-13
Center of Conflict Management, Olin Hall, University of Akron, Akron, OH