Marjorie Wade

EDUCATION


· University of Wisconsin - River Falls (UWRF) 2001 - 2004
·Advanced Studio Ceramics

· Anagama Wood Kiln Construction, UWRF July/August 2003 with Randy Johnston and Donavon Palmquist, faculty

· Advanced Studio Ceramics Workshop, UWRF Pigeon Lake Field Station June 2002 with focus on salt and raku firing techniques

· Advanced Studio Ceramics Workshop, UWRF Pigeon Lake Field Station June 2001 with focus on construction of experimental wood fired kiln and soda firing

· Northern Clay Center, Minneapolis, Minnesota 2000 - 2002 with focus on soda and raku firing

· St. Cloud State University, St. Cloud, Minnesota May 1978,
· BA - Psychology and Sociology


WORK EXPERIENCE

Pottery Studio Manager and Instructor, The Phipps Center for the Arts, Hudson, Wisconsin, 2001 - present

-Teach a variety of clay classes to adults and children
-Collaborate with Visual Arts Director to coordinate clay program
-Responsible for loading and firing of kilns
-Responsible for clay studio maintenance


Officer, Office Systems and Design, Inc., Vadnais Heights, Minnesota, 1996 - present

-Oversees daily operations of office furniture company including management of finances and employees


GALLERIES

· Hemingway Ceramics, Minneapolis, Minnesota 2004 - present
· Artful Belongings, St. Paul, Minnesota 2004 - 2006
· The Gathering Salon and Wellness Center, St. Paul, Minnesota 2004 - 2006
· The Phipps Center for the Arts Gift Gallery, Hudson, Wisconsin 2003 - present
· Grand Salon and Gallery, Stillwater, Minnesota 2002 - present


EXHIBITIONS AND PUBLICATIONS

· "A Healing Arts Exhibition," The Specialty Clinic, The Hudson Hospital, Hudson, Wisconsin May - August 2008

· Panelist, St. Croix Valley Community Foundation Granting Program, Hudson, Wisconsin April 2008

· Panelist, St. Croix Valley Community Foundation Granting Program, Hudson, Wisconsin April 2007

· "Platter, Primitive Fired Earthenware," The Phipps Center for the Arts Annual Member Show, Hudson, Wisconsin July 2006

· Panelist, St. Croix Valley Community Foundation Granting Program, Hudson, Wisconsin April 2006

· "Coiled Bowl, Wood Fired Stoneware," Third Place, The Phipps Center for the Arts Annual Member Show, Hudson, Wisconsin July 2005

· "Vessel, Primitive Fired," The Phipps Center for the Arts Annual Member Show, Hudson, Wisconsin July 2004

· "A Healing Arts Exhibition," with Rhonda Willers, The Healing Arts Gallery, The Hudson Hospital, Hudson, Wisconsin May - June 2004

· "Winter Woods," The University of Wisconsin River Falls Student Exhibition, River Falls, Wisconsin April 2004

· "Anagama - Curiosity, Fire and Pots," Marjorie Wade and Rhonda Leigh Willers. Article published in Ceramics Technical, Issue 17, November 2003

· "Vessel with Linen Cord," and "Small Vessel, Primitive Fired," Fall Student Exhibition, The University of Wisconsin, River Falls, Wisconsin October 2003

· "Prayer Flags," 12th Annual UWRF Outdoor Installations, River Falls, Wisconsin October 2003

· "Winter Woods," The Phipps Center for the Arts Annual Member Show, Hudson, Wisconsin July 2003

· Studio 211 Show, Stillwater, Minnesota May 2003

· "Covered Pinch Pot," and "Pinched Teapot," The University of Wisconsin River Falls Student Exhibition, River Falls, Wisconsin April 2003

· The Phipps Center for the Arts Holiday Show, Hudson, Wisconsin November 2002

· "Anagama," 11th Annual UWRF Outdoor Installations, River Falls, Wisconsin October 2002

· "Vessel, Primitive Fired," Poster, Festival of Arts, River Valley Arts Council, Stillwater, Minnesota November 2002

· The Art Garden Gallery, Woodbury, Minnesota 2001 - 2002

· The Phipps Center for the Arts Annual Member Show, Hudson, Wisconsin July 2002

· "Plate, Soda Fired Stoneware," Poster, Stillwater Art Crawl, River Valley Arts Council, Stillwater, Minnesota June 2002

· "Prairie Dusk," The University of Wisconsin River Falls Student Exhibition, River Falls, Wisconsin April 2002

· "Remember Me...," 10th Annual UWRF Outdoor Installations, River Falls, Wisconsin October 2001

· The Phipps Center for the Arts Annual Member Show, Hudson, Wisconsin July 2001


· The River Valley Arts Council Member Show, The Art Barn, Osceola, Wisconsin 2001

· The Phipps Center for the Arts Annual Member Show, Hudson, Wisconsin November 2000

· "Bottle," Annual Student/Faculty Exhibition, Northern Clay Center, Minneapolis, Minnesota 2000

· "Vessel, Primitive Fired," Fundraising Auction for The National Trust for Historic Places in Washington, D.C., Auction held in Minneapolis, Minnesota 2000


CERAMICS

· Kiln Firing
· Wood
· Salt/Soda
· Gas Reduction
· Electric
· Raku
· Primitive
· Clay and Glaze Mixing
· Wood Kiln Construction
· Raku Kiln Construction


ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE

· Artist-In-Residence, Rutherford Elementary School, Stillwater, Minnesota April 2007

· Artist-In-Residence, St. Croix Preparatory Academy, Stillwater, Minnesota May 2006

· Juror, Fall Colors Fine Arts and Jazz Festival, Stillwater, Minnesota October 2005

· Artist-In-Residence, Lily Lake Elementary School, Stillwater, Minnesota February 2005

· Panelist, St. Croix Valley Community Foundation Granting Program, Hudson, Wisconsin February 2005

· Juror, Fall Colors Fine Arts and Jazz Festival, Stillwater, Minnesota October 2004

· Hand building demonstration. 30th Annual High School Workshop Day sponsored by the UWRF Art Department, River Falls, Wisconsin February 2004

· Juror, Fall Colors Fine Arts and Jazz Festival, Stillwater, Minnesota October 2003

· Panelist, Metropolitan Regional Arts Council Re-granting Program, St. Paul, Minnesota April 2003

· Hand building demonstration. 29th Annual High School Workshop Day sponsored by the UWRF Art Department, River Falls, Wisconsin February 2003

· Potter's wheel demonstration, 28th Annual High School Workshop Day sponsored by the UWRF Art Department, River Falls, Wisconsin February 2002

· Juror, Fall Colors Fine Arts and Jazz Festival, Stillwater, Minnesota October 2002

· Various clay projects with students at Rutherford Elementary School, Stillwater, Minnesota. Worked with teachers to incorporate clay assignments into the curriculum 2000 - 2002

· Spanish speaking ability


LEADERHIP EXPERIENCE

· Board Member, ArtReach Alliance, Stillwater, Minnesota 2005 - present

· Member, Visual Arts Committee, ArtReach Alliance, Stillwater, Minnesota 2004 - present

· Coordinator of Rustic Road 13 Pottery Sale including development of publicity materials, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005 and 2006, 2007, Hudson, Wisconsin

· Founding board member of the Art Garden Gallery, Unity Church in Woodbury, Woodbury, Minnesota

· Served as president of various organizations including Stillwater High School Cheval Dance Line Booster Club, St. Croix Valley Garden Club - Columbine Chapter and St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church Women's Council.

· Participated in retreat program for faculty of St. Cloud State University, St. Cloud, Minnesota, scheduled to teach in Aalborg, Denmark for academic year 1978-79. Assisted faculty with preparation of course selections and teaching methods suitable for the European environment.

· Lived in Aalborg, Denmark on exchange program offered through St. Cloud State University, St. Cloud, Minnesota. Lived with a Danish family for six months and participated in numerous community events. Student member of the Danish/American University Board, Aalborg, Denmark. Expressed fellow student's views on various issues.