Professional Experience
2003 - Present Associate Professor, Elmira College, New York
2000 - 2003 Assistant Professional Specialist, University of Notre Dame, Indiana
1997 - 2000 Visiting Assistant Professor of Sculpture , University of Notre Dame, Indiana
1995 - 1997 Adjunct Assistant Professor of Sculpture and Technician of Art Department, University of Notre Dame, Indiana
1995 Sculpture Instructor, Herron School of Art, Indiana University Purdue University at Indianapolis, Indiana
Education
Master of Fine Arts in Sculpture
University of Notre Dame, Indiana
Honors European Art History, Summer Studies in Italy
Indiana University, Indiana
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Sculpture and Furniture Design/Woodworking
Herron School of Art, Indiana University Purdue University at Indianapolis, Indiana
Awards
2016 - 2023 E. L. Doctorow Competition and Commission Award for Outdoor Public Monument, New York
2020 Catherine McGraw Rock Award, New York
2019 Third Place Award, 33rd Annual Rosen Sculpture Walk Competition, North Carolina
2016 People's Choice Purchase Award, Virginia
2008 The Coat Project, New York State Council of the Arts Grant and The Arts of the Southern Finger Lakes Award, New York
2007 Strategic Opportunity Stipend, New York Council of the Arts
2007 Joseph Stein Teaching and Scholarship Award, Elmira College, New York
2002 - 2003 Lily Faculty Fellows Award, Lilly Endowment Inc.
2002 - 2003 Indiana Individual Artist Program Grant, Indiana Arts Council
2003 Kaneb Teaching Award, University of Notre Dame, Indiana
1997 - 1998 Michiana Arts and Science Council Fellowship and National Endowment for the Arts Grant
1996 Denmark Memorial Award, Northern Indiana Arts Association
1996 Museum Purchase Award, South Bend Regional Museum of Art
1996 Museum Merit Award, South Bend Regional Museum of Art
1994 Beardsley Best of Show, University of Notre Dame
1993 Best of Sculpture Award, Midwest Museum of American Art
Fellowships
2019 - 2020 23rd Rosen Outdoor Sculpture Exhibition, Appalachian State University, Boone North Carolina
2019 - 2020 Blowing Rock Art and History Museum (BRAHM), Blowing Rock North Carolina
2019 Exhibit “A” Gallery 10 Year Anniversary Exhibition, Corning New York
2019 Arnot Art Museum 76th Regional Exhibition, Elmira New York
2016 - 2017 Second Annual Williamsburg Virginia Outdoor Public Sculpture Exhibition
2015 - 2016 First Annual Williamsburg Virginia Outdoor Public Sculpture Exhibition
2014 International Shoebox Sculpture Exhibition, Middle Tennessee State University
2014 Beyond the Face of Substance Exhibit A Gallery, Corning New York
2009 - 2010 Kingsport Outdoor Sculpture Exhibition, Kingsport Tennessee
2009 - 2010 23rd Rosen Outdoor Sculpture Exhibition, Appalachian State University, Boone North Carolina
2008 - 2010 SUNY Geneseo Outdoor Public Sculpture Exhibition, Geneseo New York
2008 - 2009 Not Your Father's Furniture, M. T. Burton Gallery, Surf City New Jersey
2008 - 2009 Syracuse Technology Gardens, Syracuse New York
2008 Amnesties II Exhibition, Spool Gallery, Binghamton New York
2008 In Their Studios Exhibition, West End Gallery, Corning New York
2008 Elmira College Faculty Exhibition, Elmira New York
2007 - 2009 Outdoor Public Sculpture Exhibition, State University of New York at Geneseo
2007 Regional Juried Show, State of The Art Gallery, Ithaca New York
2007 One Person Exhibition, Art Mission, Binghamton New York
2007 Roberson Art Museum Biennial, Juror Philip Pearlstein, Binghamton New York
2006 One Person Exhibition, 171 Cedar Art Center, Corning New York
2006 Art on the Water Outdoor Exhibition, Lockwood New York
2006 Elmira College Faculty Exhibition at SUNY Geneseo, Geneseo New York
2005 One Person Exhibition, Corning Community College, Corning New York
2005 The Art Educator Reshaping the Thinking of Our Community, Avenue Art Gallery, Endicott New York
2005 What Is Art Exhibition, 32 West Market Street, Corning New York
2005 Elmira College Faculty Exhibition at SUNY Brockport, Brockport New York
2005 Kingston Biennial Preview, Three Person Exhibition, Coffey Gallery, Kingston New York
2005 Kingston Biennial, Outdoor Sculpture Exhibition, Kingston New York
2004 "Dwelling" A New Leaf Gallery, Juror Steven Oliver, Berkeley California
2004 Art In The Heart Outdoor Exhibition, Ithaca New York
2003 Diversity Group Exhibition, Hartell Gallery, Cornell University, Ithaca New York
2002 - 2003 Sculpture on the Second, Outdoor Public Sculpture Exhibition, Cedar Rapids Iowa
2000 - 2002 River Walk Outdoor Sculpture Exhibition, Peoria Illinois
2000 Pier Walk, International Sculpture Exhibition, Navy Pier, Chicago Illinois
1998 Pier Walk, International Outdoor Public Sculpture Exhibition, Navy Pier, Chicago Illinois
1997 Outdoor Public Sculpture Tour, Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo Michigan
1996 Third Annual International Exposition of Sculpture, Objects, and Functional Art, SOFA, Navy Pier, Chicago Illinois
1995 Second Annual International Exposition of Sculpture, Objects, and Functional Art, SOFA, Navy Pier, Chicago Illinois
Exhibitions
City of Williamsburg, Virginia
City of Chattanooga, Tennessee
City of Elmira, New York
Elmira College, Cowles Hall, Peterson Chapel, New York
South Bend Christian Reform Church, Indiana
Saint Michael's Episcopal Church, Indiana
Dr. Charles Mitchell, New York
Memorial Hospital of South Bend, Indiana
Indiana University Purdue University, Indiana
South Bend Regional Museum of Art, Indiana
Dr. Jan Reinke, Indiana
Dr. Carlton Lyons, Indiana
Dr. Roberta Johnson, New York
University of Notre Dame, Indiana
University of Michigan, Michigan
Mr. Robert C. Braun, Indiana
Mr. James Lauck, Indiana
Mr. and Mrs. Rex Fleenor, Arizona
Collections
2023 - 2024 LaFrance Outdoor Public Memorial, New York
2023 Rye Restaurant Outdoor and Indoor Furniture, New York
2016 - 2023 E. L. Doctorow Outdoor Public Memorial Sculpture Installation, New York
2019 Chemung River Echoes Outdoor Public Stone Sculpture Roundabout, New York
2018 - 2019 Manufacturing Automation Systems Reception Desk, Conference Table, Three Planning and Designing Tables, Beverage Bar, and Sculptures, New York
2015 Michal Niedzielski Residence, Design and Fabrication for Stairway and Railing, New York
2014 Comprehensive Physical Therapy, Design and Fabrication for Railing, New York
2010 - 2012 Cowles Hall Chapel Furniture Commission, Forty-One Seating/Pews and Modes Panels, New York
2009 Steele Memorial Library, Design, Fabrication, and Installation of 8 Tables and 32 Chairs, New York
2009 Chesapeake Bay Gateways Network and the City of Elmira, Fabrication of Wayfinding Kiosk, New York
2008 Town of Winona Lake Permanent, Outdoor Public Sculpture for Heritage Trail Art Project, Fabricated stainless steel and cast bronze. Indiana
2006 Dining Room Table Design and Fabrication, Dr. Roberta Johnson, New York
2004 University of Michigan, Liturgical Furnishings: Table, Pulpit, Baptismal Font, Michigan
2003 Liturgical Furnishings: Table, Pulpit, Baptismal Font, Processional Cross, South Bend Christian Reform Church, Indiana
2003 Saint Michael Bronze Sculpture, Saint Michael's Episcopal Church, Indiana
2002 Children's Memorial at St. Joseph Cemetery, Knights of Columbus 553, Indiana
2000 Outdoor Public Sculpture University of Notre Dame, The Visitation Hammes Bookstore, Indiana
Commissions
2010 Summer, 2010, 500 Cabinets, Lark Books
2009 Spring, 2009, 500 Tables, Lark Books
2008 May, 500 Chairs, Lark Books
2007 August, American Art Collector, Something From Nothing, John O'Hearn
2005 Investing In Art Good Life Magazine, Contributing Writer
2005 January, Designer Benches Sought, Star Gazette
2004 Art In The Heart Outdoor Exhibition Catalogue
2002 November, A Place For Reflection, South Bend Tribune, Becky Belling
2000 - 2002 Sculpture at the Airport, Exhibition Catalogue, Indiana
2000 September Faculty Exhibition, South Bend Tribune, Julie York Coppen
2000 University of Notre Dame Faculty Exhibition Catalogue
2000 Pier Walk 2000, The World's Largest International Outdoor Sculpture Exhibition Catalogue
1998 Pier Walk 1998, The World's Largest International Outdoor Sculpture Exhibition Catalogue