Curriculum Vitae
Rachel Shirey
Education
2018 - Bachelor of Fine Arts in Studio Arts, Ceramics.
Minors: Art History and Business Administration.
Magna Cum Laude, 3.72 GPA
Professional Experience
2019-2020 - Artist in Residence, Hope Center for Arts and Technology, Sharon, PA
2019 - Ceramic Technician and Lead Ceramics Instructor, Sweetwater Center for the Arts, Sewickley, PA
2018 - Figure Model, Edinboro University Art Department, Edinboro, PA
2017 - 2018 - Edinboro University Clay Club Treasurer, Edinboro, PA
2017 - Visiting Artist Presentation at Moniteau High School, West Sunbury, PA
2016 - 2017 - Edinboro University Programming Board, Edinboro PA
2016 - The Big Butler Fair Arts and Crafts Volunteer, Butler, PA
Awards
2018 - Ready To Succeed Scholarship
2017- 2018 - Anne C. And Harry Wollman Artist Scholarship
2017 - First Place in Ceramics: Glazes, Big Butler Fair
2017 - First Place in Ceramics: Stains or Dry Brush
2017 - First Place in Ceramics: Glaze, Underglaze Combo
Exhibitions/Publications
2020 - Group Exhibition: Hope Center for Arts and Technology Artists, Hope Center for Arts and Technology, Sharon, Pa, March-April.
2019 - Pop-Up Solo Exhibition: Sewickley Gallery Walk, Crazy Mocha, Sewickley, PA, May 3.
2019 - Publication: Miller, Natalie. “Discover local artists during the Gallery Walk”. Sewickley Herald May 2. p. 9-10
2019 - Publication: Edinboro University Ceramic Department Poster. March.
2018 - Group Exhibition: Edinboro University Ceramics, Loveland Hall, Edinboro, PA, September – December 2018
2018 - Group Exhibition: Edinboro Undergraduate and Graduate Ceramics. Commonwealth House. Edinboro, PA. January - May.
2018 - Juried Group Exhibition: Edinboro University Student Show. Bruce Gallery April.
2018 - Group Exhibition: Edinboro University Ceramics. Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall. March.
2018 - Publication: Edinboro University Ceramic Department Poster. January 2018.
2017 - Group Exhibition: Butler Arts Center. Butler, PA. December.
2017 - Juried Group Exhibition: Big Butler Fair. Butler, PA. June 30 - July 8.
Skills
Electric, Gas, and Wood Firing - Oxidation and Reduction
Glaze and Clay Mixing and Formulation
Mold Making
Soldering, Cold Forging, Riviting
Wheel Throwing and Hand Building
Microsoft Word, Powerpoint, Excel, and Publisher
Digital Photography and Editing via Adobe Bridge and Photoshop