Artist: Amy Halko
Amy Halko, OHIO
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ARTIST BIO
Amy Halko is a studio potter in Cleveland, Ohio. She teaches in the Creative Arts Department at Cuyahoga Community College and at Alchemy Studio in Cleveland. As a Co-founder of The Dallas Pottery Invitational Amy has worked for almost 20 years on a mission to educate the public about the field of functional ceramics. She has taught numerous workshops throughout the US, was a visiting artist at The Pottery Workshop in Jingdezhen, China and a resident artist at The Archie Bray Foundation. Amy received a BFA in Ceramics and Drawing from Bowling Green State University and an MFA in Ceramics at The Ohio State University.
ARTIST STATEMENT
Tested at the tables of the bon vivant, my work is sturdy and elegant-made to stand up to the rigors of daily use, and be beautiful while doing so.
My aim as a maker is to engage the user and offer a slow reveal of lovely unexpected places. I leave parts of the pot unglazed and polished, or textured for a tactile experience. Hand drawn lines converge with fluid glaze for visual intrigue. Exquisite patterns wrap the form with line and color making them a delight to use.
SELECT TEACHING EXPERIENCE
2026
ADJUNCT PROFESSOR CERAMICS, 3-D FOUNDATIONS AND SCULPTURE 1,
CUYAHOGA COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Nominee for Besse Excellence in Teaching Award
2025
3-D ART LECTURER, CUYAHOGA COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Nominee for Besse Excellence in Teaching Award
ADJUNCT PROFESSOR CERAMICS, 3-D FOUNDATIONS AND SCULPTURE 1, CUYAHOGA COMMUNITY COLLEGE
2022-PRESENT
CERAMICS INSTRUCTOR, ALCHEMY STUDIO
2017-PRESENT
ADJUNCT PROFESSOR CERAMICS, CUYAHOGA COMMUNITY COLLEGE
2018
ADJUNCT PROFESSOR CERAMICS: THE NARRATIVE VESSEL, CLEVELAND INSTITUTE OF ART
2016-2022
CERAMICS INSTRUCTOR FOR CONTINUING EDUCATION, CLEVELAND INSTITUTE OF ART
2007
VISITING ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF CERAMICS, SOUTHERN METHODIST UNIVERSITY
2004-06
ADJUNCT PROFESSOR CERAMICS, DALLAS COMMUNITY COLLEGE
2001-02
ADJUNCT PROFESSOR CERAMICS, SHAWNEE STATE UNIVERSITY
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
2007-PRESENT
CO-FOUNDER/CO-ORGANIZER, DALLAS POTTERY INVITATIONAL
Mission: Educate the public giving an overview of the field of contemporary functional ceramics.
FALL 2015
VISITING SCHOLAR, THE POTTERY WORKSHOP/WVU, JINGDEZHEN, CHINA
2010-2013
CO-FOUNDER/CO-ORGANIZER, CLAY WOOD CLOTH, SONOMA COUNTY, CA
Mission: Three Sonoma County craftswomen engage community to support local artists, local business, and local charities.
2013-2014
THE ASSOCIATION OF CLAY AND GLASS ARTISTS OF CALIFORNIA MINUTE SECRETARY for monthly newsletter distributed to over 500 members.
BOARD MEMBER Participated in discussion and decision making to support ACGA’s goal to provide exhibition and sales opportunities, sponsor Workshops, and maintain regional libraries.
JUROR for exhibitions coordinated by ACGA.
PLANNING COMMITTEE for Palo Alto Clay and Glass Festival including booth map, food vendor, music, parking, applications, and Collector Preview.
SUMMER 2006
ARTIST RESIDENCY, THE ARCHIE BRAY FOUNDATION FOR THE CERAMIC ARTS, HELENA, MT
WORKSHOP INSTRUCTOR
2000-PRESENT list available upon request
Presented slide lecture about my work and studio practice, demonstrated wheel throwing and surface design techniques, critiqued student work, and facilitated discussion specific to workshop focus.
EDUCATION
2001
MFA IN CERAMICS, THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY
Completed the Preparing Studio Art Faculty Program in addition to coursework.
1999
BFA IN CERAMICS AND DRAWING, BOWLING GREEN STATE UNIVERSITY
Awarded a scholarship to study music and art in Bali with the BGSU music department.
EXHIBITION LIST AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST