Education
1997-2000
Master of Fine Arts, Ceramics
San Diego State University
1993-1997
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Pre-Graduate Studio
University of Minnesota, Duluth
Teaching Experience
2005-Present
Instructor of Art, Ceramics and Drawing, Modesto Junior College
2002-2005
Adjunct Instructor, Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising
· Instructor for Survey of Western Art I & II, Color & Design, Design Fundamentals and Drawing courses. Two Dimensional Design and Drawing courses for students pursuing fashion careers. Cover elements and principles of design and color theory.
2001-2005
Adjunct Instructor, San Diego City College
· Instructor for Beginning Ceramics, Survey of Western Art I & II, Art Orientation.
2000-2005
Adjunct Instructor, Southwestern College, Chula Vista, CA
(Spring 02 to present) - Beginning Ceramics and Introduction to Art. In previous semesters, have taught Beginning Drawing, Intermediate Ceramics, Wheel Throwing I, Two Dimensional Design and Introduction to Art (lecture format).
02/02-05/02
Adjunct Instructor, Miracosta College, Oceanside, CA
Instructor for Two-Dimensional Design. Develop syllabi, direct class projects, responsible for all areas of classroom management.
2001-2002
Adjunct Instructor, San Diego State University
Instructor for Three Dimensional Design. Taught Beginning Drawing in previous two semesters.
1998-2000
Graduate Teaching Associate, San Diego State University
Instructor of Record for Two Dimensional Design. Developed syllabi, directed class projects, and responsible for all areas of classroom management.
Fall 1999
Teaching Assistant, San Diego State University
Classroom assistant for Intermediate Ceramics. Facilitated class critiques, helped students load and fire artwork.
Non-Teaching Experience
2002-2003
Curator - Clay and Textual Practice, NCECA 2003 San Diego
Exhibition of ceramic work and the use of text, artists: James Klueg, Richard Milette, Charles Krafft, Paul Scott
2002
Southwestern College Clay Club - Faculty Co-Advisor
Advise student meetings, help organize clay club sales and visiting ceramic artist workshops
1996-1997
Ceramic Studio Lab Technician, University of Minnesota, Duluth
Mix clay and glazes, fire artwork, general upkeep of studio
1996-1997
Peer Advisor, School of Fine Art, University of Minnesota, Duluth
Help fellow students with program choices and advised students on which classes to take.
Grants and Scholarships
1999
Margaret Dowd Artist Scholarship, San Diego State University
1998
Paul Lingren Scholarship, San Diego State University
1995 & 1996
Edith M. Nelson Ceramic Scholarship, University of Minnesota, Duluth
1995
University Research Opportunity Program, University of Minnesota, Duluth
Solo Exhibitions
2002
Versus, Illinois Central College, East Peoria, IL
2001
Compromise, Planet Rooth Gallery, San Diego, CA
2000
New Work, San Diego Ceramic Connection, San Diego, CA
Observations, Everett Jackson Gallery, San Diego State University
1999
Specimens, Flor y Canto Gallery, San Diego State University
Invitational Exhibitions
2004
FreeForm, Group exhibition - NCECA Baltimore
Cup, Curated Group Show, University of Miami, Curators: Frederic Snitzer, Christine Federighi
Group Show-NCECA, Paul Berger, Bryan Hiveley, Jami Mckinnon, NCECA 2004
Faculty Exhibition, San Diego City College
2003
Telling Tales, Paul Berger, Kyle, Jason Engelhardt, and Joyce Rudinsky. Edinboro University, PA.
Faculty Exhibition, Southwestern College, Chula Vista, CA
Generations: Impending Lineage, Art and Industry Gallery, NCECA 2003 Jeff Irwin & Paul Berger, et al.
Paradigms, Abstraction, Nature, Planet Rooth Gallery-NCECA 2003
Group exhibition: Paul Berger, Bryan Hiveley, Jami Mckinnon, Bonnie Seeman
2001
Faculty Exhibition, San Diego State University
Faculty Exhibition, Southwestern College, Chula Vista, CA
Geographically Motivated: Gallery 825, Los Angeles, CA
2000
Paul Berger - Lana Wilson: Persistant Memories, Kruglak Gallery, MiraCosta College
Paul Berger - Kris Wagner, Gallery 216/Anomie Gallery, Los Angeles
1999
The Road Show, Everett Jackson Gallery, San Diego State University
Graduate Exhibition, Everett Jackson Gallery, San Diego State University
Juried Exhibitions
2004
Visions in Clay, University of the Pacific, Juror: Robert Brady
Ceramics Biennial 2004, New Hampshire Institute of Art
Red Heat- Contemporary Works in Clay, University of Tulsa, OK, Juror: Richard Notkin
From Earth To Fire- 21st Century Tiles, Augsburg College, MN, Juror: William Hunt
Plain Arts IV- International, Pilttsburg State University, Pittsburg KS, Juror: Sandra Blain
28th Ink and Clay, Kellogg Art Gallery, California-Polytechnic University, Pomona, Juror: Suzanne Baizerman
2001
Narration: Emblem and Sequence in Contemporary Art, Creative Arts Workshop, New Haven CT, Juror: Robert Taplin
Below 2002, Contemporary Crafts Gallery, Portland OR, Juror: Richard Shaw
Valdosta Works on Paper XIII, Valdosta State University, Juror: Richard Cary
NCECA Clay National, Winthrop University Gallery, Rock Hill SC,
Jurors: Cynthia Bringle, Michael Lucero & James Melchert
2000
Y2Klay, Buddy Holly Fine Arts Center, Lubbock TX, Juror: Jaime Walker
Ceramics USA, University of North Texas, Denton TX, Juror: Ellen Shankin
Galex 34 Exhibition, Galesburg Civic Art Center, Galesburg IL
13th San Angelo National Ceramic Competition, San Angelo TX, Juror: Matt Kangas
1999
Contemporary California Craft, Laguna Beach Museum of Art, Laguna Beach CA
Sunspot Laboratory Show, California State University, Los Angeles CA
California Clay Competition, Artery Gallery, Davis CA, Juror: John Toki
Touring Tips, Everett Jackson Gallery, San Diego State University, San Diego CA
Riverside International Collegiate Biennial, Riverside Community College, Riverside CA
1998
25th Ink and Clay, Cal-Poly, Pomona Ca, Juror: Jo Lauria
Current Clay VII, Gallery Eight, La Jolla CA, Juror: Chris Staley
1997
Monarch International Ceramic Competition, Florence AL
Riverside International Collegial Biennial, Riverside Community College, Juror: Phillip Cornelius
1996
Current Trends, Room 32 Gallery, Duluth MN
1994
The Self-Portrait Show, Joy Kops Gallery, Duluth MN
1993
Double Exposure, Pleides Gallery, New York City NY, Juror: Dore Ashton
Permanent Collections
Salem Art Association, Salem, Oregon
John Natsoulas Gallery, Davis, California
Tweed Museum of Art, University of Minnesota-Duluth
School of Fine Art, University of Minnesota-Duluth
Publications
Ceramics Monthly, James Klueg 'Intentional Ceramix', November 2002
Ceramic Industry Magazine, NCECA 2001: Evolving Legacies
New Haven Register, Art Review: 'Narration' teems with stories well told , (06.03.01)