Bruce Gholson Resume

 

Birth Date: November 24, 1953

Birth Place: Evansville , IN

Education:

1995-97   MFA in ceramics at New York State College of Ceramics, in Alfred , NY

1978-80 BFA in ceramics at University of Georgia , Athens , GA.

1974-76 Houston Fine Arts Museum School of Art, Houston , TX

1971-73 Oklahoma State University , Stillwater , OK

 

Professional Experience:

2000- Studio Potter and partner, Bulldog Pottery, Seagrove , NC .

1997-99     Studio Potter, and technical advisor and potter at Dover Pottery Seagrove, NC

1994 New York State College of Ceramics , Alfred NY, Visiting Professor of Ceramic Art, Spring Semester

1984-94 Studio Potter, Floyd , VA

1980-83 Graduate Apprentice, Berea College , Berea , KY

 

Workshops and Presentations:

1993 ACC Conference “As a Professional in Crafts,” Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts, Gatlinburg , TN.

1992 North Carolina State University , Raleigh , NC

1991 Penland School of Crafts, Penland , NC

1991 University of Georgia , Atlanta , GA

1990 NCECA Conference: Emerging Talent Presentation, Cincinnati , OH .

1990 University of Tennessee , Knoxville , TN.

1986 Penland School of Crafts, Penland , NC

1984 Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University , Blacksburg , VA.

 

Publications:

2008          Surface Design for Ceramics, by Maureen Mills, Lark Books, Sterling Publ. Co., New York , pg. 135.

2008 500 Platters and Chargers, juried by Linda Arbuckle, Lark Books, Sterling Publ. Co., New York .

2007 The Essential Guide to Mold Making and Slip Casting, by Andy Martin, Lark Book, Sterling Publ. Co., New York , pg. 18 & 55.

2006 500 Animals, Contemporary Expressions of the Animal Form, juried by Joe Bova, Lark Books, Sterling Publ. Co., New York .

2006 Brown, Charlotte Vestal, The Remarkable Potters of Seagrove – The Folk Pottery of a Legendary North Carolina Community, Lark Books, Sterling Pub. Co., New York .

2006       500 Pitchers-Contemporary Expressions of a Classic Form, juried by Terry Gess, Lark Books, Sterling Pub. Co., New York .

2006 “Feats of Clay” Our State Down Home in North Carolina, magazine article by Eden Foster, July, 2006, 100-108.

2004 Upfront, Ceramics Monthly, May, page 16.

2001          Richter, Lester. American Shino. Babcock Galleries , New York , 2001.

1990 NCECA Journal, emerging artist profile.

1988 Southern Accents

1986 Studio Potter

 

Collections:

2009 Scott Cornelius Design Studio Ltd. Bulldog table lamps in the permanent collection of the Smithsonian Institution: Presently in the First Family's, Private Quarters of the White House.

2008 Asheville Art Museum , James Goode ceramic pitcher collection, Asheville , NC .

2007 Mint Museum of Art, Charlotte , NC

2006 Gregg Museum of Art and Design, NC State University , Raleigh

2005 Mint Museum of Art, Charlotte , NC

2005 Rocky Mount Arts Center , Rocky Mount , NC

1997 Schein-Joseph International Museum of Ceramic Art, Alfred , NY

1997 The Robert Pfannebecker Collection, Lancaster , PA

1994 Schein-Joseph International Museum of Ceramic Art, Alfred , NY

1993 Ceramics Monthly Purchase

1991 University Art Museum , Nelson Fine Arts, Tempe , AZ

1989 Southern Progress Corporation, Birmingham , Al

 

Selected Exhibits:

2009 “The Art of Tea”, October 25, VisARTS Center , Rockville , MD

2009 “Ceramics:Southeast”, October 12-November 19, University of South Carolina in McMaster Gallery, Columbia , SC

2009 “Potter's Market Invitational”, sponsored by the Delhom Service

2009 “Drawn to Clay:Vessels Emblazoned”, Claymakers, August 21- October10, Durham , NC

2009 “Drawn and Decal”, Mudfire Gallery, July 11-August 1, Decatur , GA

2009 “Art of the State-NC Treasures”, Cedar Creek Gallery, June 12- September 6, Creedmoor , NC

2009 AKAR Yunomi Invitational, March 27-July, Iowa City , Iowa

2008 “Bulldog Pottery: New Works”, North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences, Nature Art Gallery, 60 pieces, October 3-November 2, Raleigh

2008 “Potter's Market Invitational”, sponsored by the Delhom Service

2008 Featured Artist along with Samantha Henneke at AKAR Design Gallery, September 29 – October 19, Iowa City

2008 National Teapot Show VII, Cedar Creek Gallery, Creedmoor , NC

2008 AKAR Yunomi Invitational, AKAR Design Gallery , Iowa City, Iowa

2007 Ron Meyers invites 10 former students, University of North Texas , Denton , Texas

2007 “Potter's Market Invitational”, sponsored by the Delhom Service

2007 Bulldog Pottery Exhibition at the London Square Gallery, May 5 – July 4, Norfolk , VA

2007 “The Natural World”, 90 pieces of Bulldog Pottery in group exhibition, Gregg Museum of Art and Design, January 25 – May 13, NC State University, Raleigh

2006 “30 x 5: 30 Potters X 5 pots”, AKAR Gallery, Iowa City , Iowa

2006 “Bulldog Pottery: New Works”, North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences, Nature Art Gallery , October 6 – November 26, Raleigh

2006 “Potter's Market Invitational”, sponsored by the Delhom Service League, Mint Museum of Art, Charlotte , NC

2006 “Sid Oakley: Artist, Mentor , Friend”, Gallery of Art and Design, NC State University, Aug 24 – Dec 20, Raleigh , NC

2006 “ North Carolina Pottery from the Elizabeth and Leo Kohn Collection”, Mint Museum of Art, Aug 5 – Nov 5, Charlotte , NC

2006 “International Cup”, competitive show, sponsored by the Clay Studio of Missoula, Allegra Print and Imaging, Helena, Montana

2006 “Color and Memory”, Invitational, The Rye Arts Center , Rye , NY

2006 Tea Bowl Invitational, Hardeman Gallery, Mercer University , Macon , Georgia

2005 “Potter's Market Invitational”, sponsored by the Delhom Service League, Mint Museum of Art, Charlotte , NC

2005 National Teapot Show VI, Cedar Creek Gallery, Creedmoor , NC

2004 ”Southern Mugs”, Southern Pottery Workcenter and Gallery, Columbia , SC

2004 “Flora, Fauna, Fossils, Crystals And Clay”, 117 pieces of Bulldog Pottery at the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences, Nature Art Gallery, October 1- November 28

2004 “A Family Affair”, Pannonia Gallery, Blacksburg , VA

2004 “Southern Pitchers”, Southern Pottery Workcenter and Gallery, Columbia , SC

2004 Seven Studios from Seagrove: Legacy Takes a Detour, Burroughs- Chapin Art Museum, Myrtle Beach , SC

2004 Teapot Show, Hodges Taylor Gallery , Charlotte , NC

2003 “30x5: 30 Potters X 5 pots”, AKAR Gallery, Iowa City , Iowa

2003 Four Potteries--a Group Show at Moring Arts Center 's Main Gallery, Asheboro , NC

2002 National Teapot Show V, Cedar Creek Gallery, Creedmoor , NC

2002 The MFA Gloryhole: Selections from the Last Ten Years, Schein -Joseph International Museum , Alfred , NY

2001 Solo Exhibit, Cedar Creek Gallery, Creedmoor , NC

2001 American Shino, Babcock Galleries , New York , NY

2001 9th Annual Strictly Functional Pottery National, Lancaster Museum of Art , Lancaster , PA

2000 Pitcher Show, North Carolina Pottery Center Exhibit, Seagrove , NC

1999 “Wood fired...A Living Pottery Tradition” North Carolina Pottery Center Exhibit, Seagrove , NC

1999 Habit to Ritual: Pots for Living 16th Annual Studio Days, Chester Springs, PA

1997 National Teapot Show IV, Cedar Creek Gallery, Award of Excellence

1997 MFA Graduate Exhibition, Fosdick-Nelson Gallery, Alfred , NY

1997 Crossing Borders, Castellani Art Museum of Niagara, Niagara , NY

1995 National Teapot Show III, Cedar Creek Gallery, Creedmoor , NC , Ceramics Monthly Purchase

1994 Chelsea Gallery , A.K. Hinds University Center ; Western Carolina University, Cullowhee

1993 National Teapot Show II, Cedar Creek Gallery, Creedmoor , NC

1993 “On the Surface” Pewabic Pottery, Detroit , MI

1993 Upstream from the Mainstream, Radford University, Radford , VA

1992 “Virginia Clay Artists,” Longwood College , Farmville , VA

1992 Crafts National Invitational, Edinboro University of Pennsylvania , Edinboro , PA

1992 OCCC School of Art Invitational , Demarest , NJ

1991 OCCC School of Art Invitational , Demarest , NJ

1991 Just Fired: New Ceramic Work, Tempe Art Center , Tempe , AZ., museum purchase

1990 OCCC School of Art Invitational , Demarest , NJ

1990 Virginia Prizes for the Visual Arts, Peninsula Fine Arts Newport News , VA

1989 Functional Pottery Show, NCECA Convention, Kansas City Contemporary Art Center , Kansas City , MO

1988 Functional Ceramics Show, SECCA, Winston-Salem , NC

1988T Two Person Show, William and Mary College , Williamsburg , VA

1987 Alumni Show, Oklahoma State University , Stillwater , OK

1987 Animal Imagery in Craft, The Theater Art Galleries, High Point , NC

1987 Virginia Clay Now, Peninsula Fine Arts Center , Newport News , VA

1985 Teapot Invitational, Contemporary Crafts Gallery, Louisville , KY

1984 Tea Pot Invitational, Contemporary Crafts Gallery, Louisville , KY

198 2Group Show, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg , VA

1982 Ceramics Southeast, Athens , GA

1979 Ceramics Southeast, Athens , GA