Curriculum Vitae

ceramic artist, potter, and sculptor

chrismouse@gmail.com

Curriculum Vitae

(not just ceramics)

Education

2003

California State University, Los Angeles, CA.

• Bachelor of Art, Art: Computer Animation

2009-2014

Front Range Community College, Ft. Collins, CO.

• Sculpture

• Ceramics (I-IV)

• Independent Study (Ceramics, various)

• Digital Photography

• Printmaking

Awards and Honors

2012
Front Range Community College, Ft. Collins, CO.
Annual Juried Student Art Exhibition
• 1st Place Juror Award, Ceramics (Embrace 2)

2011
Poudre River Gallery, Poudre River Arts Center, Ft. Collins, CO.
3rd Annual NoCO Show
• 3rd Place Juror Award, Ceramics (Cherry Blossoms)
• Gallery Show Poster, photograph of ceramic work (Blooming Ambitions)

Juried Exhibitions:

Front Range Community College, Ft. Collins, CO.
4/2012
• Annual Juried Student Art Exhibition, Longs Peak Student Center, Study/Art Lounge, Ceramics

4/2011
• Annual Juried Student Art Exhibition, Longs Peak Student Center, Study/Art Lounge, Ceramics

Art Center of Estes Park, Estes Park, CO.
10/2011-11/2011
• 15th Annual Lines Into Shapes International Art Competition and Sale, Main Gallery, Ceramics

Poudre River Gallery, Poudre River Arts Center, Ft. Collins, CO.
3/2011
• 3rd Annual NoCO Show, Main Gallery, Ceramics

Exhibitions:

Front Range Community College, Ft. Collins, CO.
10/2013
• Student Show, Mt. Antero Bldg, Printmaking
10/2013
• Cadhew Exhibition, Longs Peak Student Center, Study/Art Lounge, Printmaking
10/2012-11/2012
• Advanced Student Show, Mt. Antero Bldg, Ceramics
6/2012
• Student Show, Mt. Antero Bldg, Ceramics
2/2012
• Solo Exhibition, Mt. Antero Bldg, Ceramics
4/2012
• Raku, Mt. Antero Bldg, Ceramics
12/2009
• Untitled Student Exhibition, Mt. Antero Bldg, Sculpture
10/2009
• Untitled Student Exhibition, Mt. Antero Bldg, Ceramics
10/2009
• Eric Caldwell & Christine Thorn, Mt. Antero Bldg, Ceramics
1/2009-2/2009
• Harmony, Italian Renaissance Style, Solo Exhibition, Mt. Antero Bldg, Ceramics

The Fine Arts Center of Hot Springs, Hot Springs, AR.
5/2012
• Flora and Fauna Art Exhibit, Fine Arts Center Gallery, Ceramics

Colorado Community College System (CCCS), Lowry Campus, Denver, CO.
4/2012-8/2012
• Best of the Best Student Show, Lowry Conference Center, Ceramics

Current and Previous Art Positions

2017-current

Creations by Christine, Home Ceramic Studio, Northborough, MA.

• Independent professional potter and ceramicist

• Ceramic work sold at Townsend Artisan Market, Townsend, MA. (2020-2022)

2014-2017

The Fire Works, Inc., Clay Studios & Kiln Firings, Worcester, MA.

• Independent professional potter and ceramicist, Guild member, Firing member

• Annual Christmas and Mothers Day Show & Sales (2014-2017)

2010-2014

Creations by Christine, Home Ceramic Studio, Loveland, CO.

• Independent professional potter and ceramicist

Volunteer Positions

2014-2021

First® Lego League Robotics Co-Coach, Northborough, MA.

• Coach for mentor-based programs for children from grades 5-8. Inclusive, team-based robotics programs which emphasize friendly sportsmanship, respect for the contributions of others, teamwork, learning, and community involvement.

Tasks included:

Lego robotics instruction and competitions

Team building exercises

Research projects

2018-2020

Greendale YMCA, Captain DBH Tennis League Team, Worcester, MA.

2015-2018

Melican Middle School PTO, Northborough, MA.

• Board Member

2016-2018

Melican Middle School Magazine Drive Co-Organizer, Northborough, MA.

2009-2014

Centennial Elementary School, Loveland, CO.

• Parent Volunteer

• Assisted classroom teacher (duties included, but not limited to):

Classroom material preparation

Small group teaching assistant

Assist in classroom specials as needed (Art, Music, Computer, etc.)

Teacher liaison for classroom activities

Party organization

• Art Assistant (duties included, but not limited to):

Assisted in curriculum preparation and execution for all class structures

Classroom teaching assistant

Student Art Show preparation

School-wide art display preparation

Kiln assistant

• Library Assistant (duties included, but not limited to):

Check-in and re-shelve books

End-of-year cleanup and reorganization

Classroom attendant duties

Centennial Elementary PTA

• Full Membership in Centennial PTA

100-200 hours of service for school wide activities and fundraisers throughout the school year

• Carnival Committee Board member

Carnival game development and construction

2003-2006

California Institute of Technology, Pasadena, CA.

• Armorer, Caltech NCAA Fencing Team

Repaired all electrical equipment for NCAA team of 25-30 undergraduates.

• Assisted Head Coach in a variety of duties (including, but not limited to):

Equipment inventory and ordering

Driver

Tournament preparations

Athletic Dept. liaison

Past Employment

2001-2003

California State University, Los Angeles

• Art Dept. Animation and Design Labs, Student Lab Assistant

Maintained computer and printer networks

Maintained operating hours for students and faculty

Assisted students with technical issues

Assisted faculty lab directors as needed

1994-1997

K.C. Company, Beltsville, MD.

• Delivery/Dispatch Personnel, Flagship Office

1993-1994

K.C. Company, Rockville, MD.

• Sales Personnel and Office Assistant, Satellite Office

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