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Joe Davis
Education
2007 M.F.A. - Ceramics
Ohio University, Athens, OH
1991 B.F.A. Studio Arts - Ceramics
The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH
Teaching Experience
2007 Graduate Teaching Associate, Three-Dimensional Foundations
Ohio University, Athens, OH
Instructor of record for a first year level foundations course in three-dimensional design. Exploring ordered and dynamic interactions of mass, plane, volume, and space. Introduction to processes and media.
Graduate Teaching Assistant, Intermediate Wheel Throwing
Ohio University, Athens, OH
Assist Professor in instruction of wheel throwing, altering, glazing, and firing with emphasis on functional forms. Introduce basic glaze chemistry and atmospheric firing processes.
2006 Graduate Teaching Associate, Intermediate Wheel Throwing
Ohio University. Athens, OH
Instructor of record for intermediate level wheel class. Teach wheel throwing, altering, glazing, and firing with emphasis on function. Introduce basic glaze chemistry and atmospheric firing processes.
2006 Graduate Teaching Associate, Beginning Wheel Throwing
Ohio University. Athens, OH
Instructor of record for beginning level wheel class. Teach wheel throwing, trimming, decorating, glazing, and firing. Emphasis on functional forms.
2005 Graduate Teaching Assistant, Beginning Wheel Throwing
Ohio University. Athens, OH
Assist Professor in instruction of wheel throwing, trimming, glazing, and firing with emphasis on functional forms.
Graduate Teaching Assistant, Beginning Hand Building
Ohio University. Athens, OH
Assist Professor in instruction of hand building sculptural forms in clay; pinching, coiling, soft and hard slab construction, slip and glaze application.
Graduate Teaching Assistant, Clay and Glaze Calculation
Ohio University. Athens, OH
Assist Teaching Associate in instruction of clay and glaze formulation, testing and firing. Teaching Experience (continued)
2004 Graduate Teaching Assistant, Beginning Wheel Throwing
Ohio University. Athens, OH
Assist Professor in instruction of wheel throwing, trimming, glazing, and firing with emphasis on functional forms.
2001 Wheel Throwing and Altering Demonstration Workshop
University of Oregon Ceramics Department, Eugene, OR
Present three-day workshop on throwing and altering, loading and firing of salt kiln.
1999-2001 Resident Artist and Ceramics Instructor
EMU Craft Center, University of Oregon, Eugene, OR
Teach groups of students all aspects of basic clay studio work; hand building, wheel throwing and altering, decorating, and glazing. Organize all studio activities; visiting artists, firings, material inventories, equipment installation and maintenance, provide direction and supervision to work-study students.
2000 Wheel Throwing and Altering Demonstration Workshop
University of Oregon Ceramics Department, Eugene, OR
Present one-day workshop on wheel throwing, altering and assembling forms.
1998-9 Private Ceramics Instructor
Lexington, KY
Teach functional pottery to adults at personal studio. Emphasis on development of form, wheel throwing, altering and glazing. Lessons tailored to individual needs/desires.
Other Studio Experience
2005-6 Main Studio Manager - Ceramics
Ohio University. Athens, OH
Oversee physical facility; organize space, schedule department and class studio involvement.
2005 Gas Kiln Installation
Ohio University, Athens, OH
Assist ceramics technician in and all phases of installation and moving of Bailey Shuttle Pro 32 and Shuttle Pro 54 gas kilns.
2002-4 Photographer
Eugene, OR
Digital and SLR studio photography for potters and other artists. Client list of about 45 artists.
2001 Gas Kiln Installation
EMU Craft Center, University of Oregon, Eugene, OR
Move and install Geil DLB 32 gas kiln.
Other Studio Experience (continued)
1991-7 Furnace Mountain Pottery
Clay City, KY
Business owner. Convert log cabin into pottery studio, design and build gas reduction, test and salt kilns, perform all aspects of studio pottery practice including product design, pottery production, inventory management and marketing.
1990 Studio Assistant to Deborah Horrell
Columbus, OH
Fabricate monumental forms in wood and polystyrene to fulfill a commission for the main lobby of the James Cancer Research Center at The Ohio State University Clinic. Work with structural engineers to insure proper and safe installation.
Other Related, Professional Experience
2003 Trades/Maintenance Worker 1
University of Oregon, Eugene, OR
Interim Facilities Technician for the Art Department. Perform equipment maintenance, troubleshooting, repair and installation for all departments, including ceramics, sculpture, fibers, painting, and photography. Supervise work-study students.
1999-2001 CNC Programmer
Precision Screw Products, Eugene, OR
Program, setup and operate Mori Seiki ZL 200 CNC 5-axis, twin turret, twin spindle lathe, and 5-axis Tsugami CNC Swiss machine. Draw part geometry and produce CNC programs using Mastercam Mill Version 8. Bid incoming quote requests.
Secretary – Local Clay
Eugene, OR
Record minutes at board and general membership meetings, distribute notes, maintain membership database.
Registrar – Clayfest
Eugene, OR
Clayfest is a 3-day, all clay show and retail fair hosted by Local Clay.
Keep all show records in database format and distribute information to show participants. Work with show director and secretary to ensure smooth operation of event.
1997-9 EDM Programmer
Imperial Tool and Manufacturing, Lexington, KY
Perform operations to produce injection molds, dies, and specialized tooling using CNC wire-cut and die-sink EDM technologies. Train other employees in EDM technology and programming. Design and produce EDM electrodes. Maintain machine tool systems. Produce part geometry and CNC programs using Mastercam Mill Software.
Other Related, Professional Experience (continued)
1995-7 Production and Assembly Supervisor
Scott Archery Manufacturing, Clay City, KY
Supervise all production and assembly, train employees in assembly and machine production, train CNC operators and programmers, Set up new CNC equipment, perform all machine service and repair, maintain quality control from raw stock material to final packaged product, design and build fixtures for new products, improve setups for current jobs, manage stock and product inventories.
1994-5 CNC Programmer and Operator
Scott Archery Manufacturing, Clay City, KY
Create part program library and setups for all production items to be produced on CNC automatics. Operate VMC and turning center on a production basis. Maintain all setups.
Solo Exhibitions
2007 ‘Cosset Canoodle’ - MFA Thesis Exhibition
Adleta Gallery, Athens, OH
2001 ‘New Pots’
University of Oregon, Washburn Gallery, Eugene, OR
2000 ‘Joe Davis - Past and Present’
University of Oregon, Washburn Gallery, Eugene, OR
Selected Group, Juried and Invitational Exhibitions
2007 ‘Ohio University – 1990 Until Now’ - The Winery, Louisville, KY
‘Ceramics Invitational’ – Foothills Art Gallery, Nelsonville, OH
‘Strictly Functional Pottery National’ - Market House Craft Center, Lancaster, PA
‘Second Annual UAM National Juried Cup Show – University of Arkansas at Monticello, Monticello, AR
2006 ‘Young Fire’ - Earthenware Gallery, Flagstaff, AZ
‘About Place’ - Mt. Hood Community College, Gresham, OR
‘Cup – The Intimate Object V’ - Cummings Clay Studio, Ft. Wayne, IN
‘Yunomi Invitational’ - AKAR Gallery – Iowa City, IA
‘Handcrafted – 9th Annual Juried Exhibition’ - Rocky Mount Arts Center, Rocky Mount, NC
‘Funk-tion National #3’ - Stretch Gallery, Pineville, NC
2005 ‘Cup – The Intimate Object IV’ - Charlie Cummings Clay Studio and Gallery, Ft. Wayne, IN
‘Crossroads’ - Ohio University School of Art Second-year Graduate Exhibition. Athens, OH
2004 ‘Ohio University Ceramics’ - Ester Geer Museum at Rio Grande University, Rio Grande, OH
‘Training Wheels’ - Ohio University School of Art First-year Graduate Exhibition. Athens, OH
Selected Group, Juried and Invitational Exhibitions (continued)
2003 ‘100 Teapots-2’ - Baltimore Clayworks, Baltimore, MD
‘Joe Davis, Marc Digeros, Shannon Williams’ - Fifth Element Gallery, Portland, OR
‘Cup and Saucer Invitational’ - Mt. Hood Community College, Gresham, OR
‘Affinity for the Cup’ - Exploding Head Gallery, Sacramento, CA
2002 ‘Strictly Functional Pottery National’ - Market House Craft Center, Lancaster, PA
‘Utilitarian Ceramic National’ - Arrowmount School of Arts and Crafts, Gatlinburg, TN
‘Oregon Potter’s Assn. Visions and Aspirations’ - Contemporary Crafts Gallery, Portland, OR
‘Necessary Objects’ - The Arts Center, St. Petersburg, FL
‘National Teapot Show Five Invitational’ - Cedar Creek Gallery, Creedmoor, NC
‘Gallery 138 2nd Annual National Juried Cup Show’ - Gallery 138, Kent, OH
2001 ‘Niche Awards’ - Philadelphia Buyer’s Market, Philadelphia, PA
‘Below 2000’- Contemporary Crafts Gallery. Portland, OR
‘Rocky Mountain Teapot Show’ - Boulder Dushanbe Teahouse. Boulder, CO
Awards
2004-2007 Graduate Teaching Assistantship
Ohio University, Athens, OH
2004 Ellice T. Johnston Memorial Scholarship
Awarded by Clayfolk, Talent, OR
2003 Second Place Award
Awarded by popular vote - Clay Fest, Eugene, OR
2002 Best All Around Cup
‘Affinity for the Cup’ – Richard Hotchkiss, Juror
Exploding Head Gallery, Sacramento, CA
Second Place Award
Awarded by popular vote - Clay Fest, Eugene, OR
1990 Arthur E. Baggs Memorial Scholarship
The Ohio State University Department of Fine Arts, Columbus, OH
Summary of technical abilities:
Ceramics:
Practiced in all aspects of studio ceramics: Gas, electric, oil, and wood-firing, stoneware, porcelain, low fire and mid-range clays, clay and glaze formulation and troubleshooting, hand building, wheel-throwing, mold-making, slip casting, kiln building and maintenance including gas, plumbing and electrical, inventory management, and shop safety.
Summary of technical abilities (continued)
Wood:
Practiced in all aspects of wood shop: All stationary power tools, hand power tools, manual tools, tool maintenance, and shop safety.
Metals Studio:
Practiced in all aspects of studio metals: Drilling, milling, turning, band sawing, abrasive cutting and grinding, arc welding, MIG welding, plasma cutting, power and pneumatic tools, bronze casting, investment molds, metal shear and brake, tool maintenance, and shop safety.
Metal Cutting and Fabrication:
Practiced in all aspects of a metal fabrication: Manual mills, lathes, grinders, ram EDM, CNC (computer numerical control) mills and lathes, CNC and conventional screw machines, CNC die-sink EDM, CNC wire EDM, tool and die, production runs and one-offs, injection molds, close tolerance work (to .0002” depending on machine capabilities).
Glass Studio:
Familiar with cold and hot glass working processes. (5 credits each in undergraduate)
Photography:
Practiced in digital and SLR photography for use in documentation and promotions.
Computer Software:
Practiced in Mac and PC platforms. MS Word, Excel, Photoshop, PowerPoint, Hyperglaze, Mastercam Mill Versions 7 and 8, Fanuc CNC (longhand G-code), conversational CNC.
Building Construction:
Practiced in carpentry (framing to finish), renovation, masonry, water and gas plumbing.
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