ACADEMIC CV
JUSTIN GERACE
geraceceramics@gmail.com
@geraceceramics
I. ACADEMIC DEGREES
2017 Master of Fine Arts, Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green, OH
2010 Post Baccalaureate K-12 Art Educators License, New Hampshire Institute of Art,
Manchester, NH
2008 Bachelors of Fine Art, New Hampshire Institute of Art Manchester, NH
II. ACADEMIC POSITIONS
2018-Present Instructor Salve Regina University Newport, RI
III. NON-ACADEMIC POSITIONS
2020 Instructor Southington Cultural Community Art Center
2019 Instructor Stonington Community Center
2017-2018 Artist In Residence Canton Clayworks, Canton, CT
2015 Instructor Wesleyan Potters Non-profit
2015 Instructor Guilford Art Center Non-Profit
2015 Instructor The Clay Space Non-Profit
2013 Owner Behind The Wheel Pottery LLC
2014 Crew Leader Professional Landscaping
2013 Manager Computer Recycling
2010 Instructor Easter Seals
2009 Studio Manager Wesleyan Potters Non Profit
IV. TEACHING
2018-Present Instructor Ceramics I, Ceramics II, Ceramics III
Salve Regina University
2017 Graduate Teaching Assistant Instructor Ceramics I
Bowling Green State University
2016 Graduate Teaching Assistant Instructor Foundations 3D Design
Bowling Green State University
V. RESEARCH/CREATIVE WORK
A. Professional development
1. Studio/scholarly research
2017 - Kiln Building/repair, Canton Clayworks
2010 - Wesleyan Potters kiln repair/rebuilding workshop
2008 - New Hampshire Institute of Art kiln building workshop
2. Courses taken and conferences, workshops and symposia attended
2018 National Council of Education in Ceramic Arts (NCECA) Pittsburgh, PA
2016 National Council of Education in Ceramic Arts (NCECA) Kansas City, MO
2016 Nate Prouty workshop Bowling Green ,OH
2015 Sculptural Objects Functional Art (SOFA) Chicago, IL
2015 National Council of Education in Ceramic Arts (NCECA) Providence, RI
2015 Sean O'Connel workshop Bowling Green, OH
2014 Hayne Bayless workshop Middletown, CT
2012 Tom Coleman workshop Middletown, CT
2010 Ken Matazaki workshop Manchester, NH
2009 Larry Watson workshop Middletown, CT
2009 Steven Rodriguez workshop Middletown, CT
2008 National Council of Education in Ceramic Arts (NCECA) Pittsburgh, PA
2007 Kristen Kieffer workshop Manchester, NH
2007 National Council of Education in Ceramic Arts (NCECA) Louisville, KY
B. Exhibition participation
a. Juried exhibitions
1) National
2018 Wichita National 2018 Ceramics Invitational Wichita, KS, Jurors David Hiltner, Stephanie Lanter
2017 Wichita National 2017 Ceramics Invitational Wichita, KS , Juror Todd Hayes
2017 Strictly Functional, Lancaster, PA, Juror Linda Sikora, works submitted 2, works accepted 2
2015 Strictly Functional, Lancaster, PA, Juror Matt Long, works submitted 2, works accepted 1
2015 Teapots, Vessels, Flagons and Flasks, Guilford, CT, Juror Hayne Bayless works submitted 1, works accepted 1
2015 Graphic Clay, Baltimore, MD, Juror Jason Burnett, works submitted 1, works accepted 1
2014 Group Show, Joseph Reed Gallery, Norwalk, CT, Juror Joseph Fortino, works submitted 4, works accepted 4
2012 CSA Art project, Peterborough, NH, Juror Kate Lehanan, works submitted 1, works accepted 1
2008 A Plentitude of Pots Black Dog Artworks, Peterborough, NH, Juror Rachel Normington, works submitted 2 works accepted 2
2008 A New World 119 Gallery 2nd Members Exhibit Lowell, Ma, Juror Jed Speare , works submitted 3 works accepted 2
2007 Juried Exhibition 119 Gallery, Lowell, MA Juror Jed Speare, works submitted 3, works accepted 3
2) Regional
2019 Vision Quest, “Empower Educate Inspire” Art Space Gallery, Hartford, CT
2018 “Tell us a Story” Hans Weiss Newspace Gallery, Manchester, CT
2018 Solo Show, The Underground Gallery, Collinsville, CT
2017 “Layerical Swords” Chases Garage York, ME
2015 Annual Spring Exhibition, Wesleyan Potters, Middletown, CT, Juror Robert Lombardi
2014 Annual Sale and Exhibition, Wesleyan Potters, Middletown, CT, Juror Melissa Shilke
2014 Open Studios Hartford Hartford, CT, Juror Cynthia Burlong, works submitted 5, works accepted 3
2014 Impact ART, Hartford, CT, Curator Cynthia Burlong, works submitted 4, works accepted 3
2014 Annual Spring Exhibition, Wesleyan Potters, Middletown, CT, Juror Cheryl Tuttle
2013 Harvest of the Arts, Southington, CT, Juror Donna Ayer
2013 Annual Sale and Exhibition, Wesleyan Potters, Middletown, CT, Juror Robert Lombardi
2012 Annual Sale and Exhibition, Wesleyan Potters, Middletown, CT, Juror Liz Blodgett
2011 Annual Sale and Exhibition, Wesleyan Potters, Middletown, CT, Juror Melissa Shilke
2010 Annual Sale and Exhibition, Wesleyan Potters, Middletown, CT, Juror John Lipski
2009 Annual Sale and Exhibition, Wesleyan Potters, Middletown, CT, Juror Pricilla Palumbo
2008 Annual Sale and Exhibition, Wesleyan Potters, Middletown, CT, Juror Melissa Shilke
2008 Look 6 group happening, Peterborough, NH, Juror Gary Samson
2007 Juried Exhibition 119 Gallery , Lowell, MA, Juror Jed Speare, works submitted 3, works accepted 3
2007 5th Annual Minumental, New Hampshire Institute of Art, Manchester, NH, Juror Maureen Mills,
works submitted 2, works accepted 2
2006 4TH Annual Minumental, New Hampshire Institute of Art, Manchester, NH, Juror Patrick McKay, works submitted 2, works accepted 2
b. Invitational exhibitions
1) Small group exhibitions
2010 1of20 Two man show Kyle Cusson, Justin Gerace Eastern Pulse, Hamden, CT, Juror Nick Healy
2009 Behind the Wheel Pottery potters exhibition Meriden,CT, Juror Robert Lombardi
2) Large group exhibitions
2018 Wichita National 2018 Ceramics Invitational Wichita, KS, Jurors David Hiltner, Stephanie Lanter
2017 Wichita National 2017 Ceramics Invitational Wichita, KS , Juror Todd Hayes
2014 “Somewhat Off the Wall” New Haven Arts Council, New Haven ,CT, Juror Winter Marshall
2012 First Annual Art Exhibition, The Falcons Nest, Plantsville, CT, Juror Justin Gerace
2011 “Somewhat Off the Wall” New Haven Arts Council, New Haven ,CT, Juror Winter Marshall
2011 1of20 Group Show Omni Hotel, New Haven, CT, Juror Nich Healy
2011 1of20 Group Show, Strangebrew Tavern, Manchester, NH, Juror Nick Healy
2011 13hr Tattoo Anniversary, East Haven, CT, Juror Nick Healy
2010 1of20 Group Show, “Last Thursdays” Eastern Pulse, Hamden, CT, Juror Nick Healy
2010 1of20 Group Show, “Last Thursdays” Eastern Pulse, Hamden, CT, Juror Nick Healy
2010 1of20 Group Show, Strangebrew Tavern, Manchester, NH, Juror Nick Healy
3) Faculty exhibitions
2020 “Faculty Exhibition” Salve Regina University, Dorrance Hamilton Gallery, Newport, RI
2020 “Faculty Exhibition” Guilford Art Center, Guilford, CT
2019 “Faculty Exhibition” Salve Regina University, Dorrance Hamilton Gallery, Newport, RI
2018 “Faculty Exhibition” Salve Regina University, Dorrance Hamilton Gallery, Newport, RI
2015 Faculty Past and Present, Wesleyan Potters Middletown, CT
2014 Faculty Exhibition, Guilford Art Center, Guilford, CT,
2009 "Studio Managers Show Past and Present", Wesleyan Potters, Middletown, CT,
c. Works in permanent collections
2020 Creative Hands Gallery 8
2020 Spectrum Gallery 10
2019 Guilford Art Center 8
2014 Wesleyan Potters public 2
2012 New Hampshire Institute of Art public 2
2011 NBC Studios established private 2
d. Commissions
2022 Private Collector. Graffiti Vases, Platters. 6 months
2020 Private Collector Large Vases, Platters 6 months
2019 Private Collector Graffiti Mug 4 weeks
2019 Private Collector Graffiti Mug 4 weeks
2019 Private Collector Graffiti Mug 4 weeks
2018 Private Collector Funerary Urn 8 weeks
2017 Starling Physicians set of mugs 3 weeks
2013 Southington Cultural Community vase for entry way 2 weeks
2012 Barbara Stath Wholesale utilitarian vessels 1 month
e. Exhibition submissions
2018 Strictly Functional National
2014 Strictly Functional National
C. Professional involvement
1. Professional recognition
a. Awards and recognitions for research/creative work
2017 Third Place, The Wichita National Ceramics Exhibition
2014 Second Place 3D Award, ImapctART, Hartford, CT
2011 First Place Award, Somewhat off the Wall Exhibition, Greater New Haven Arts Council, New Haven, CT
2008 Debbie Grant Scholarship Award New Hampshire Institute of Art, Manchester, NH
2008 First Place Award, Minumental Exhibition New Hampshire Institute of Art, Manchester, NH
b. Citations by others relative to your scholarly/creative/engagement work
1) Printed media
2021 “ImBalance” Ceramics Monthly September 2021
2019 Morelli, Janelle “SHS Student Art Show” The Observer, Southington, CT
2017 Catalyst Magazine Cover August 2017
2015 Holahan, Jane “Strictly Functional Pottery National” LNP Media Group, Lancaster, PA
2014 Knapp, Jessica “Exposure”, Ceramics Monthly, Westerville, OH: Charles Spahr, pp. 21
2014 Carey, Lindsey “Art Dominates”, The Southington Observer, Southington, CT
2008 Shilke, Melissa “Familiar Faces” The Hartford Courant, Hartford, CT
2) Television/radio
2019 “NBC Local News” Local Artists New Britain, CT
2011 Thomas, Bobbi., “Bobbi's Buzz”, NBC Today Show, Manhattan, New York, April
c. Work reproduced in/on exhibition catalogs, flyers, CDs, posters & websites
ceramicsartdaily.org
oneoftwenty.com
creativehandsgallery.com
southingtonobserver.org/2014arts
wesleyanpotters.com
lancasteronline.com/pottery
baltimoreclayworks.org/exhibition/graphicclay
guilfordartcenter.org
newhavenarts.org
flyschool.com
sharonarts.org
VI. SERVICE
A. Professional, public, and community
1. Membership in professional organizations including area museums and gallery representation
2019-Present Creative Hands Gallery, Osterville, MA
2015-Present Spectrum Gallery, Essex, CT
2007-Present National Council on Education for the Ceramic Arts
2008-2017 Potters Council
2015 Greater New Haven Arts Council
2. Community activities
2013-2015 Southington Cultural Community Arts, Board Member Fund Raising, Event Planning, Public Demonstrations
3. Other activities
2021 Workshop Stonington Community Center, Stonington, CT
2020 Workshop Stonington Community Center, Stonington, CT
2019 Demonstration Lincoln Elementary School Student Art Exhibition, New Britain, CT
2019 Demonstration Southington High School Annual Art Exhibition, Southington, CT
2018 Workshop Salve Regina University, Newport, RI
2018 Workshop Canton Clayworks, Canton, CT
2017 Lecture Artist Talk, Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green, OH
2015 Lecture Lecture on glaze chemistry at Guilford Arts Center, Guilford, CT
2014 Workshop Workshop on Lidded Vessels at Wesleyan Potters, Middletown, CT
2014 Visiting Artist Lecture/Demonstration at Central Connecticut State University, New Britain, CT