Angela Dieffenbach

Education

The University of Iowa Iowa City, IA
Master of Arts/Masters of Fine Arts Aug 2008-present
Ceramics
GPA: 4.15/plus minus 4.00 scale

Bradley University Peoria, IL
Summa Cum Laude Aug 2004-Dec2007
Bachelor of Science K-12 Art Education
Bachelor of Fine Arts
Ceramics
GPA: 3.94/4.00 scale

Graduate at Large Jan 2008-May 2008
GPA: 4.00/4.00 scale

Illinois Central College East Peoria, IL
Studio Art Aug 2002-May 2004
GPA: 3.86/4.00 scale

Work Experience

The University of Iowa Iowa City, IA
Instructor of Record (August 2008- present)
-Taught ceramics1 hand-building
-Developed course structure and projects
-Facilitated classroom dialogue and evaluated student progress
Woodshop Supervisor (September 2008- present)
-Insured proper and safe handing of tools/equipment in woodshop
-Advised and assisted students with projects

Peoria Art Guild Peoria, IL
Teacher (January 2005- March 2008)
-Taught outreach clay classes for at risk and special needs children/young adults
-Taught and structured children’s clay classes
-Instructed individual drawing classes for children and young adults
-Developed projects and lessens applicable to a wide range of abilities and ages

Bradley University Peoria, IL
Gallery Assistant (May 2007- August 2007)
-Prepared gallery for exhibitions
-Reviewed artist portfolios and show proposals
-Consulted with guest artists and installed shows
Art Technician (May 2007- August 2007)
-Maintained studios and university equipment
-Organized filings system for the Bradley University Art Department

Exhibitions
International
-Central Time Ceramics – Juried ceramics exhibition selected from Central Time Zone, Bradley University, Peoria IL, May- August 2008

National

-Clay³, National Juried Ceramics Exhibition, Presented by Clayspace Ceramic Arts Studio, Juried by Mary Kay Botkins, Ceramic Art that fits within one cubic foot, Warrenville, IL October- November 2009

Regional
-Small Works Show, Juried, The Chait Galleries Downtown, Iowa City, IA November 2009
-Hot Dogs for Fema, Group show, Market-Dubuque Exhibition Space, 122 E Market St. Iowa City, IA October 2009
-oOo0oOo, A month of group occupation and ever-changing exhibition, Public Space One Gallery, Washington St. Iowa City, IA October 2009
-Tattoo, Ark Gallery, Studio Arts Building, University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA September 2009
-3-D Interactions, Group graduate show, Hillel Market-Dubuque Exhibition Space, 122 E Market St. Iowa City, IA November 2009 Aug. 24 to Thursday, Sept. 3, 2009
-Greener Grass, Juried cross-country exhibition of contemporary Midwestern art, Cincinnati, Atlanta, New Orleans, Houston, Oklahoma City, Denver, Salt Lake City, Las Vegas, and San Francisco, Aug 2009
-Displacement, Juried graduate show, Curated by Quad City Arts, Quad City International Airport Gallery, Moline, IL July-Sept 2009
-The Forth Annual Junction City Fine Art Fair- Juried show, Peoria Heights, IL, June 2009
-MFA Show- Juried graduate show, main gallery, Studio Arts Building, Iowa City, IA, May 2009
-Ceramics Masters- University of Iowa ceramic graduate exhibition, Studio Arts Gallery, Iowa City, IA, February 2009
-Gumball Gallery, Interactive group show in a toy capsule vending machine, The University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA, October- December 2008
-8x8 Invitational - Charity auction and exhibit, The Peoria Art Guild, Peoria, IL, November 2008
-Incoming Graduate Student Exhibition - The University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA, September 2008
-The Third Annual Junction City Fine Art Fair - Third Place, juried show, Peoria Heights, IL, June 2008
-Tension 23, Dual show, Illinois Antique Center, Water St, Peoria, IL July 2008
-Rhapsody in Bloom - Juried arts festival, Luthy Botanical Garden, Peoria IL, June 2008
-Art for Kids - Charity art auction, Contemporary Art Center, Peoria IL, Spring 2008
-Art³ - Group sculpture exhibition, Heuser Art Center, Bradley University, June – August 2007
-Voided Vessels - Solo exhibition, Hartmann Center Art Gallery, Bradley University, Peoria IL, May 2007
-Bradley University Juried Undergraduate Exhibition, Best of Ceramics, Hartmann Center Art Gallery Peoria, IL 2007
-Bradley University Juried Undergraduate Exhibition, Best of Sculpture and Best of Ceramics, Heuser Art Center and Hartmann Center Art Gallery, Peoria, IL 2006
-Art SmArt, The Peoria Art Guild Education Exhibit, Peoria, IL 2006
-Bradley University Juried Undergraduate Exhibition, Honorable Mention Painting & Honorable Mention in Ceramics, Heuser Art Center, Peoria, IL 2005
-Bradley University Juried Broadside Poetry and Art Show, Garrett Center, Peoria IL 2005
-Bradley University Juried Student Undergraduate Exhibition, Heuser Art Center, Peoria, IL 2004
-Pressing Matters – Group printmaking show, Picture This Art Gallery, Peoria Heights, IL, 2004
-Juried Student Art Show, Illinois Central College, Best of Show Printmaking, Honorable Mention Mixed Media, East Peoria, IL 2004
-A Room with a View – Solo show, Illinois Central College East Peoria, IL 2004

Awards
-University of Iowa Research Fellowship, 2009-2010
-Third Place in The Third Annual Junction City Fine Art Fair - juried show, Peoria IL, June 2008
-Graduated Summa Cum Laude from Bradley University, December 2007
-Dean’s List – Fall and Spring of 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, & Fall of 2007
-Outstanding Student in Ceramics - Selected by Slane College Bradley University, 2005, 2006, & 2007
-Outstanding Student in Sculpture- Selected by Slane College Bradley University, 2007
-Best of Ceramics- Bradley University Juried Undergraduate Exhibition 2007
-Best of Sculpture and Best of Ceramics - Bradley University Juried Undergraduate Exhibition 2006
-Fine Arts Talent Award, Slane College of Communications and Fine Arts, Bradley University, 2004- 2007
-Honorable Mention in Painting and Honorable Mention in Ceramics - Bradley University Juried Undergraduate Exhibition, 2005
-Best of Show Printmaking, Honorable Mention Mixed Media -Juried Student Art Show, Illinois Central College (ICC), 2004

Interests and Activities
-Graduate Student Image Forum, image presentation, NCECA 2009 Phoenix, AZ
-Ceramic Society Vice President, University of Iowa 2009-present
-Ceramic Society President, University of Iowa 2008-2009
-Bradley University Pottery Club- Vice President 2005 -2007
-Bradley University Spectrum Art Club – Treasurer 2006 - 2007
-Designer of the Bradley University Education Department logo for the Centennial Celebration and general proposes, 2006
-Volunteer art demonstrator for Art Rod Foundation, Metamora, IL 2007
-Volunteer art demonstrator for the Peoria Fine Arts Fair, 2006
-National Art Education Association – Treasurer of Bradley University Chapter 2004 - 2005
-Illinois Art Education Association, 2005 - 2006
-Bradley University Pottery Club, 2004 - 2008

Publications
-Art & Society Magazine, Featured Artist, May-June issue, 2009
-Broadside Journal, annual juried literary and visual arts journal, 2006 issue and 2007 issue

Skills Studio: Operation of gas and electric kilns and glaze mixing
Computer: Excel, LiveText, Hypertext, Microsoft PowerPoint, Word, Picasa

adieffenbach@gmail.com