RESUME
Marissa Childers
marissachilders.ceramics@gmail.com
Norman, Oklahoma
Education
Present Master of Fine Arts in Ceramics
University of Oklahoma
2019 Bachelor of Fine Arts in Ceramics
University of North Alabama, Florence, AL
Exhibitions
2020 Geaux Cups lll
Clay Center of New Orleans
OU 106 Student Show
University of Oklahoma
2019 Environmental Waste
University of Oklahoma
M.F.A. Exhibition
University of Oklahoma
Interim
Patton-Malott Gallery, Anderson Ranch Arts Center
Senior Exhibition
University of North Alabama
2018 Material Mugs III: Underglaze
Companion Gallery
Lights and Shadows
University of North Alabama
2017 Lights and Shadows
University of North Alabama
Internships
2019 Anderson Ranch Arts Center
Ceramic Intern
Honors/Awards
2020 Madeline Colbert Steed Scholarship
Excellence in Design Award
Juried exhibition at the University of Oklahoma
Red Clay Faction Award
Juried exhibition at the University of Oklahoma
2019 Madeline Colbert Steed Scholarship
2018 James Randal Holland Endowed Scholarship
Recognizes both academic and artistic excellence.
Second Place in 3-D in Lights and Shadows
Juried exhibition at the University of North Alabama
2016-2018 Dean’s List
Work Experience
2019 OU School of Visual Arts, Norman, OK
General office duties, answered phones, organized paperwork, directed visitors and students, help set up for gallery receptions
2017-2019 Art Department Shop Technician, Florence, AL
Thorough operational and safety knowledge of a variety of glazes, clay bodies, gas kilns, electric kilns, wood kilns and ceramic related chemicals.
2010-2019 Wood Works, Florence, AL
Extensive operational and safety knowledge of table, band, and miter saws; planers; drills; routers, and sanders.
Professional Services
2017-2019 President of Ceramic Guild
Organized activities including: workshops, ceramic sales, group trips, ceramic guild account, and advertising.
2016-2017 Vice President of Ceramic Guild
Assisted in day to day tasks and helped organize events.
Workshops
2018 Florence Bicentennial Workshop, University of North Alabama
Demonstrated hand building along with several glazing techniques.
Children’s Workshop, Tennessee Valley Museum
Explained and demonstrated slab building with local middle school.
2017 Student Workshop, University of North Alabama
Instructed students through the fundamentals of coil building.
Kiln Unveil Workshop, University of North Alabama
Guided administrators through the steps of throwing basic forms.
Volunteer Services
2018 Loaned art to UNA fundraiser
Provided the department with functional ceramic sets and a sculpture for a local fundraiser.
Face painted at Homecoming
Lead face painting at the Home Depot booth
Assisted faculty in the setup of fundraisers
Set up information tables and arranged artwork for events.
2016-2017 Participated in Lions Under the Lights
An event highlighting the Alumni Association and local donors.