JOAN CLARE BROWN
Bowling Green,Ohio
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Ceramic Instructor
Owens Community College
Perrysburg, USA
01.2022 - Current
- Collaborated with other art instructors to create interdisciplinary projects that encouraged creativity.
- Educating beginning and advanced students on wheel throwing and handbuilding techniques through hands-on classroom activities.
- Coordinated firing and glazing of finished pieces on-time to allow students to take home from final sessions.
Adjunct Professor
Bowling Green State University
Bowling Green, USA
01.2022 - 05.2025
- 11 courses to Ceramics 1
- 2 courses 3D/4D 'Space and Time' Foundations
- Mentored students in the development of their research skills and critical thinking abilities.
- Provided constructive feedback on student assignments to promote student success.
- Fostered classroom environment conducive to learning and building character.
Ceramic Instructor
Evelyn Rubenstein Jewish Community Center
Houston, USA
01.2022 - 12.2022
- Educating beginning and advanced students on wheel throwing and handbuilding techniques through hands-on classroom activities.
- Coordinated firing and glazing of finished pieces on-time to allow students to take home from final sessions.
- Organized and maintained a clean, safe working environment within the ceramic studio.
Artist in Residence
Houston Center for Contemporary Craft
Houston, USA
01.2021 - 12.2022
- Conducted outreach activities, such as gallery visits and artist talks, to engage the local community in material, process, and concept.
- Collaborated with fellow resident artists to create art for public art exhibitions.
- Researched and developed a new series of work.
Alumni Artist in Residence
University of the Arts
Philadelphia, USA
01.2018 - 12.2020
- I researched and created a new series of work.
- maintained a clean and orderly studio.
- managed inventory, mixing glazes, loading firing and unloading kilns.
Graduate Teaching Assistant
Bowling Green State University
Bowling Green, USA
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Cleaning, organizing, and maintaining the ceramic studio.
- Managed inventory, mixing glazes, loading, firing, and unloading kilns.
- Assisted faculty with teaching undergraduate courses.
Ceramic Instructor
Cheltenham Center for the Arts
Cheltenham, USA
01.2014 - 12.2016
- Introduction to Ceramics, Teens and Adult Classes
- Children’s Hand Building
- Educating beginning and advanced students on wheel throwing and handbuilding techniques through hands-on classroom activities.
Artist in Residence
Cheltenham Art Center
Cheltenham, USA
01.2014 - 12.2016
- I researched and created a new series of work.
- Managed inventory, mixing glazes, loading, firing, and unloading kilns.
- I taught ceramic classes at the community art center.
Studio Technician
Abington Art Center
Abington, USA
01.2014 - 12.2015
- maintained a clean and orderly studio.
- managed inventory, mixing glazes, loading firing and unloading kilns.
- taught ceramic classes at the local community art center.
Studio Monitor
Cheltenham Center for the Arts
Cheltenham, USA
01.2007 - 12.2009
- managed inventory, mixing glazes, loading firing and unloading kilns.
- Maintained a clean, organized and safe studio environment.
- Maintained a welcoming environment for ceramic art users.
Education
MFA - 3D Studies (Concentration in Ceramics)
Bowling Green State University
Bowling Green, OH01.2018
BFA - Ceramics
University of the Arts
Philadelphia, PA01.2013
Associate of Arts -
Community College of Philadelphia
Philadelphia, PA05-2006
Skills
- Proficiency in ceramic techniques
- Knowledge of clay and materials
- Firing and glazing
- Studio maintenance
- Inventory management
- Strong communication
- Curriculum development
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Patience and flexibility
- Classroom management
- Ability to motivate and inspire
- Art history knowledge
- Time management
- Professional development
- Safety awareness
Work Experience
Adjunct Professor, Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green, OH, 08/22–05/25, 11 courses to Ceramics 1, 2 courses 3D/4D 'Space and Time' Foundations, Ceramic Instructor, Owens Community College, Perrysburg, OH, 08/22–05/25, Beginning and Beyond, Intro to Ceramics, Ceramic Instructor, Evelyn Rubenstein Jewish Community Center, Houston, TX, 01/22, Intro to Wheel Throwing, Intro to Hand Building, Graduate Teaching Assistant, Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green, OH, 08/17–05/18, Intro to Ceramics, Ceramic Instructor, Cheltenham Center for the Arts, Cheltenham, PA, 08/14–05/16, Intro to the Wheel, Teens and Adult Classes, Intro to Ceramics, Teens and Adult Classes, Children’s Hand Building (Ages 4–7), Mudslide and Slip Class (Ages 7–9), 2021–2022, Artist in Residence, Houston Center for Contemporary Craft, 2018–2020, Alumni Artist in Residence, University of the Arts, Philadelphia, PA, 2014–2016, Artist in Residence, Cheltenham Art Center, Cheltenham, PA, 2014–2015, Studio Technician, Abington Art Center, Abington, PA, 2007–2009, Studio Monitor, Cheltenham Center for the Arts, Cheltenham, PA
Websites
Scholarships Grants Awards
- 2025, Best in Show, Findlay Art League, Findlay, OH
- 2024, Merit Award, Outstanding Emerging Artist, The Arts Commission, Toledo, OH
- 2024, Art Axis Member, Juried Online Ceramic Catalog
- 2018, Magna Cum Laude, Bowling Green State University
- 2017, Graduate Assistantship, Bowling Green State University
- 2016, Graduate Assistantship, Bowling Green State University, Administrative Assistant
- 2013, Magna Cum Laude, University of the Arts
- 2012, Windgate Scholarship, University of the Arts
- 2012, Artist Grant, University of the Arts
- 2012, Baugh-Barber Trust Scholarship, University of the Arts
International Studies
2012, Six-week Ceramic Workshop, Tokoname, Japan
Accomplishments
SCHOLARSHIPS, GRANTS & AWARDS
2025: Best in Show, Findlay Art League, Findlay, OH
2024: Merit Award, Outstanding Emerging Artist, The Arts Commission, Toledo, OH
2024: Art Axis Member, Juried Online Ceramic Catalog
2018: Magna Cum Laude, Bowling Green State University
2017–2018: Graduate Assistantship, Bowling Green State University
2016–2017: Graduate Assistantship, Bowling Green State University, Administrative Assistant
2013: Magna Cum Laude, University of the Arts
2012: Windgate Scholarship, University of the Arts
2012: Artist Grant, University of the Arts
2012: Baugh-Barber Trust Scholarship, University of the Arts
Timeline
Ceramic Instructor
Owens Community College
01.2022 - Current
Adjunct Professor
Bowling Green State University
01.2022 - 05.2025
Ceramic Instructor
Evelyn Rubenstein Jewish Community Center
01.2022 - 12.2022
Artist in Residence
Houston Center for Contemporary Craft
01.2021 - 12.2022
Alumni Artist in Residence
University of the Arts
01.2018 - 12.2020
Graduate Teaching Assistant
Bowling Green State University
01.2017 - 01.2018
Ceramic Instructor
Cheltenham Center for the Arts
01.2014 - 12.2016
Artist in Residence
Cheltenham Art Center
01.2014 - 12.2016
Studio Technician
Abington Art Center
01.2014 - 12.2015
Studio Monitor
Cheltenham Center for the Arts
01.2007 - 12.2009
MFA - 3D Studies (Concentration in Ceramics)
Bowling Green State University
BFA - Ceramics
University of the Arts
Associate of Arts -
Community College of Philadelphia
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