Megan Thomas
(419) 343-5709
chickensarecute@gmail.com
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Education
2020 MFA (ceramics), Utah State University, Logan UT
2008 Post-baccalaureate (ceramics), Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge LA
2006 BFA (ceramics), Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green OH 2002-06
Group Exhibitions / Invitational Sales
2023 CRAFTED for the Holidays, Contemporary Craft, Pittsburgh PA
2023 Creatures of Clay, Signature Gallery, Atlanta GA
2023 Archie Bray Residents Show, Kolva-Sullivan Gallery, Spokane WA
2023 Resident Artists’ Exhibition, Archie Bray Foundation, Helena MT
2023 Birds, Birds, Birds, Charlie Cummings Gallery, Gainesville FL
2023 I Contain Multitudes, Weston Gallery (NCECA annual), Cincinnati OH
2023 Archie Bray Resident Artists, Queen City Clay (NCECA concurrent), Cincinnati OH
2023 Raakh, Queen City Clay (NCECA concurrent), Cincinnati OH
2022 Kindled Spirits II, Good Earth Pottery, Bellingham WA
2022. Archie Bray Residents Show, Kolva-Sullivan Gallery, Spokane WA
2022 Playing it Cool, Red Lodge Clay Center, Red Lodge MT
2021 Artlink Cup Exhibition & Sale Invitational, Fort Wayne IN
2021 Michiana Pottery Tour, Goshen IN
2021 Last Call, Companion Gallery, Humboldt TN
2020 Kindled Spirits, Good Earth Pottery, Bellingham WA
2020 A Commentary on the Human Condition, Purdue University, Fort Wayne IN
2020 28th Annual Strictly Functional Pottery National (online exhibition)
2020 NCECA Juried Student Exhibition, artspace, Richmond VA
2020 Paper + Clay, Utah State University, Logan UT
2019 All Talk, Utah State University, Logan UT
2019 Paper + Clay, Utah State University, Logan UT
2018 Tangential Yields, Utah State University, Logan UT
2018 Gladly, Utah State University, Logan UT
2018 Emerging Artists Show, Free Ceramics, Helena MT
2017 Paper + Clay, Utah State University, Logan UT 2017 Graduate Student Exhibition, Utah State University, Logan UT
2016 Prototype, Utah State University, Logan UT
Solo Projects
2020 Maladaptive, Utah State University, Logan UT
2019 Prickly Thoughts, Utah State University, Logan UT 2019
Awards and Grants
2023. Rudy Audio Endowed Fund for Creative Initiatives Grant
2020 Thrown and Altered Award, 28th Annual Strictly Functional Pottery National
2020 George School Purchase Award, 28th Annual Strictly Functional Pottery National
2020 Caine College of the Arts Graduate Student Teacher of the Year, Utah State University
2020 Studio Potter Merit Award, NCECA Juried Student Exhibition, artspace, Richmond VA
2019 Cup of Merit, NCECA Cup Exchange and Sale, Minneapolis MN
2019 NCECA Graduate Student Fellowship
2016-20 Art/STEM Fellowship, Utah State University, Logan UT
2016 Honorable mention, Paper + Clay, Utah State University, Logan UT
Teaching Experience
2022-23 Instructor of Record, Drawing, Carroll College, Helena MT
2023 Instructor of Record, Bookmaking, Carroll College, Helena MT
2023 Instructor of Record, Watercolor, Carroll College, Helena MT
2022. Instructor of Record, Clay as Intermediary, Carroll College, Helena MT
2022 Instructor of Record, Beginning Ceramics, Miami University, Oxford OH
2021 Instructor of Record, Summer Ceramics (intro and advanced sections), Purdue University, Fort Wayne IN
2021 Instructor of Record, Ceramics for Nonmajors, Purdue University, Fort Wayne IN
2020-21 Instructor of Record, Intro to 3D Design, Purdue University, Fort Wayne IN
2018-19 Instructor of Record, 3D Design, Utah State University, Logan UT
2018-19 Instructor, Lifespan Ceramics, Utah State University, Logan UT
2016 Instructor, Beginning Ceramics, Wassenberg Art Center, Van Wert OH
2015 Instructor, Mudmobile, Watershed, Newcastle ME
Residencies
2022-23 Long-Term Resident Artist, Archie Bray Foundation, Helena MT
2021 Materials-Based Resident Artist, STARworks Clay, Star NC
Publications
June 2021 Birdwatching at the Cleveland Museum of Art, Studio Potter
Relevant Work Experience
2020-21 Ceramics Studio Tech, Purdue University, Fort Wayne Woodshop Monitor, Utah State University, Logan UT
2016-17 Project Assembler (3D topographic displays), Creotre, Logan UT
2015-16 Event and Programming Coordinator, Wassenberg Art Center, Van Wert OH Office Assistant , Watershed, Newcastle ME
2013-14 Library Tech (coordinated teen programming), EBRPL, Baton Rouge LA
2008-12 Office Manager, Southern Pottery Equipment & Supplies, Baton Rouge LA
Skill Sets
● Hand-building techniques for large and small ceramic sculpture: coil building, slab building, press molding
● Modeling: animal forms, organic textures
● Mold making and slip casting
● Basic wheel-throwing
● Clay and glaze testing
● Firing gas, wood, soda, and salt kilns
● Electric kiln maintenance
● Safe operation of woodworking equipment
● Leading workshops for children and adults
● Organizing events and fundraisers
● Grant writing