Artist: Andrew Haley

Andrew Haley, IOWA
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EDUCATION
2014-2017
MFA Ceramics, The University of Iowa
2007-2011
BFA Ceramics, University of Colorado at Boulder
BA Art History, University of Colorado at Boulder
2008
Studied abroad in New Delhi, India fall semester with School for International Training (SIT)
2005-2007
Madison Area Technical College
2002-2005
Lake Mills High School

TEACHING EXPERIENCE
2014-2016
Teaching Assistant
- Instruct Forms in Clay I and Forms in Clay II
- Encourage students to develop technical wheel throwing skills
- Approach wheel as tool to make both sculptural and functional objects
- Used fundamental geometric design as foundation for learning form

EMPLOYMENT/INTERNSHIPS
2016
Director, University of Iowa Laboratory of Low Productivity and Non-Linear Research
- Interviewed and accepted Resident Artists for 12 hour residency program
- Planned and coordinated events for Resident Artists
- Assisted in technical problem solving for Residents
2013-2014
Resident Artist, Showpen Residency
- Curated group drawing show “A Theory of Function”
- Started to develop vocabulary in drawing
- Researched contemporary Art and Craft theories
2013
Farm Hand, Heepke Farms
- Helped farm 100 acre commercial corn and wheat
- Assisted with CSA. Weeded, picked and delivered vegetables
- Made 200 toast cups for wedding
2011-2013 Resident Artist, Taos Clay
- Developed a new body of atmospheric work
- Conducted glaze chemistry workshops
- Instructed both introduction and continuing classes
- Experimented with bronze casting
- Maintained studio, gallery and sales
2012
Artist Assistant, Jerry Morris
- Slip-casted approximately 400 hood ornaments for an installation piece in GOCA 121
- Problem solved technical aspects of firing extremely delicate pieces
2009-2011
Studio Assistant, Ceramics Department, University of Colorado at Boulder
- Maintained studio space
- Organized raw materials and restocked as needed
- Maintained kilns and kiln furniture
2008-2011, 2014 Artist Assistant, Donald Fodness
- Assisted artist by completing required tasks
- Tasks included: modeling a large anamorphic shape from Styrofoam, building walls, installing work in museums, problem solved engineering issues with sculptures
2008-2009
Artist Assistant, Mathew McConnell
- Learned the principles of prototyping models, slip-casting and complex mold making
- Contributed to large scale projects, especially with finishing details
2004, 2005
Studio Assistant, Johnson Creek Clay Studio
- Maintained studio and gallery space
- Glazed production pottery
2004
Summer school Teaching Assistant (grades 1-8), LMHS, Julia Schwecke
- Prepped clay for students
- Helped children with projects
- Conducted demonstrations
2002-2007, 2011, 2014
Studio Assistant, Bruce Johnson Clay Studio
- Maintained studio space
- Created plaster molds for production line
- Made production line of ceramic tiles, torso’s and service ware
- Mixed glazes
- Production signature popcorn bowl manufacturer

SHOWING
2015
- River 2 River, juried exhibition, Cedar Rapids
2014
- "What if… Direct Connect Denver : Berlin", group exhibition, organized by Direct Connect Denver and Neurotitan, Berlin
- University of Iowa: Drewelowe Gallery “Consequence of Clay”, group exhibition, Ceramics Department
- University of Iowa: Pop Up Museum “Worth Fighting For”, group exhibition
- Engle¬¬¬rt Theatre: Douglas & Linda Paul Gallery “Beyond the Anthropocene”, group exhibition
2013
- Taos Clay: What’s a Body – Culminating Residency Show Andrew Haley
- Showpen Residency: A Theory of Function: Drawings by Andrew Haley and Kate Wingrad
2012
- Taos Clay Group exhibition: First Cutting: Halfway to Nowhere – New work from Maxfield Heepke and Andrew Haley
2011
- University of Colorado at Boulder BFA group exhibition: Perforated Edges
- Student group exhibition

CONFERENCES
NCECA:
2014
- Milwaukee, Independent Artist
2013
- Houston, Resident Artist, Taos Clay
2012
- Seattle, Resident Artist, Taos Clay
2010
- Philadelphia, President of Ceramics Society, CU Boulder
- Allocated funds for travels
2009
- Phoenix, President of Ceramics Society, CU Boulder
- Allocated funds for travels