EDUCATION
Rhode Island School of Design, RISD > Providence, RI > 2016
Master of Fine Arts, Ceramics
Maine College of Art, MeCA > Portland, ME > 2001
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Ceramics
CERAMICS TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Worcester Craft Center > Worcester, MA > Pending (Nov. 2016) – Artist in Residence
Albion College > Albion, MI > Pending (Sept. 2016) – Artist in Residence > Visiting Artist
Arch Contemporary Ceramics > Tiverton, RI > Present – Artist in Residence > Intermediate Wheel Throwing
Rhode Island School of Design > Providence, RI > 2015 & 2016- Instructor > Pottery, Winter Session 2016, > Beginning Wheel Throwing, Winter Session 2015
Rhode Island School of Design > Providence, RI > 2014-2016 – Teacher’s Assistant >Tableware, spring 2016, Asya Palatova > Object as Idea, fall 2015, David Katz > Ceramics for Design Students, spring 2015, David Katz > Slipcast Ceramic Object, fall 2014, Frank Bosco
Haystack Mountain School of Crafts > Deer Isle, ME > 2014 & 2015 – Technical Assistant > Alleghany Meadows, 2015 > Peter Beasecker, 2014
Medalta, Shaw International Centre for Contemporary Ceramics > Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada > 2013 – 2014 – International Artist’s Residency > Beginning Wheel Throwing
North Adams College of Liberal Arts > North Adams, MA > 1997 – Teacher’s Assistant > Ceramics 1-3, Mary Moore
SKILLS
Technical > Wheel thrown and hand built ceramics, glaze chemistry, electric, gas, wood, salt, soda, and raku kiln operation, gas kiln construction, slip casting and mold making, 2D and 3D design, color theory, 3D printing, glass blowing and cold working, metal and jewelry smithing, art photography, general building construction and maintenance.
Computer > Macintosh and PC, website maintenance, Dreamweaver, Maya, Hyperglaze, Photoshop, Microsoft Word and Excel.
Teaching > Curriculum development, syllabi and course description creation, comfort with a variety of teaching methodologies, process demonstration, slide show and lecture presentation, mentoring assistant instructor, leading group discussions and individual and group critiques.
Personal > Excellent teaching technique, strong organizational abilities, detail oriented, resourceful, motivated, self-disciplined, collaborative work ethic, management skills, and notable writing proficiency.
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Gleena > Pawtucket, RI > 2015 – Present – Mold Maker
Rhode Island School of Design > Providence, RI > 2015 & 2016 – Raw Materials Stockperson
Joshua Primmer Ceramics > Bennington, VT > 2006 – 2014 & Present – Ceramic Artist
Watershed Center for the Ceramic Arts > Newcastle, ME > 2013 – Residency Assistantship > Patti Warashina, Carol Gouthro, and Peter Olsen
The Arts Center of the Capital Region > Troy, NY > 2013 – Artist’s Workshop > Artist’s talk, demonstration, and exhibition.
Salmon Falls Stoneware > Dover, NH > 2002-2003 – Production Potter
Georgetown Pottery > Georgetown, ME > 2001 – Production Potter
AWARDS
Windgate Scholarship > 2014-2015 > Rhode Island School of Design, Providence, RI.
IKEA Scholarship (Cooking, Eating, and Designing) > 2015 > Sigga Heimis + IKEA, Domaine de Boisbuchet, Lessac, France.
The Artist’s Resource Trust > 2013 > Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation, Sheffield, MA.
Artists’ Development Grant > 2010 & 2013 > Vermont Arts Council, Montpelier, VT.
Honorable Mention > 2009 > Memphis/Germantown Art League National Exhibition, Germantown Performing Art Center, Germantown, TN.
Honorable Mention > 2000 > Merit Scholarship Competition, Maine College of Art, Portland, ME.
SELECTED EXHIBITIONS
Solo Exhibitions >
“Convergence,” 2014, Yuill Family Gallery, Medalta, Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada.
“Nature Mechanized,” 2012, the Arts Center of the Capital Region, Troy, NY.
“Joshua Primmer, Recent Works,” 2007, Bennington Museum, Bennington, VT.
Group Exhibitions >
“RISD Graduate Thesis Exhibition,” 2016, Rhode Island Convention Center, Providence, RI.
“Vitrify: Ceramics Biennial Graduate Exhibition,” 2016, Sol Koffler Gallery, Providence, RI.
“Image Landscapes: New Readings in Art, Design, and Architecture,” 2015, Gelman Gallery,
Providence, RI.
“Expanded Field: Traversing the Archeology of Gender,” 2015, Gelman Gallery, Providence, RI.
“Of Earth,” 2015, Anchor Providence Gallery, Providence, RI.
“Arc: Works by David Hurwitz and Joshua Primmer,” 2014, Frog Hollow Vermont State Craft Center, Burlington, VT.
“South East By South East,” 2013, Yuill Family Gallery, Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada.
“Seventh Annual Simple Cup Show,” 2013, Kobo, Seattle, WA.
“Art Quilts by Jeanne Marklin and Sculptural and Functional Ceramics by Josh Primmer,” 2013, Bennington Arts Guild, Bennington, VT.
“Sheltered: Works by Katie Richardson and Joshua Primmer,” 2013, NAACO Gallery, North Adams, MA.
“Dualities: Works by Ed Carson and Joshua Primmer,” 2012, NAACO Gallery, N. Adams, MA.
“Objects and Atmospheres,” 2010, Limestone Gallery, Fayetteville, NY.
“State of Craft,” 2010, Bennington Museum, Bennington, VT.
“Objects and Atmospheres,” 2010, Limestone Gallery, Fayetteville, NY.
“Memphis/Germantown Art League National Exhibition,” 2009, Germantown Performing Art Center, Germantown, TN.
“Local Artists’ Winter Exhibition,” 2008, Bennington Center for the Arts, Bennington, VT.
“The Next Generation II,” 2001, Center for Maine Contemporary Artists, Rockport, ME.
“Clay…Form and Fire,” 2000, Montgomery Memorial Gallery, Portland, ME.
PUBLICATIONS
“Exhibit Showcases Medalta Artists’ Work,” Alex McCuaig, Medicine Hat News, Feb. 6, 2014.
“Joshua Primmer Art Exhibit: Convergence,” Christy Pick, ShawTV Medicine Hat, Jan. 29, 2014.
“An Artistic Year in Review,” Jack McManus, Berkshire Eagle, Dec. 30, 2013.
“SEXSE @ Medalta,” Luke Fandrich, MEDALTAofficial, YouTube, Nov. 25, 2013.
“Medalta Speakers Series: SEXSE,” MEDALTAofficial, YouTube, Nov. 25, 2013.
“Local Sculptor Turns to Kickstarter for Community Help,” Jack McManus, Bennington Banner, Sept. 26, 2013.
“New Artist Blown Away By Medalta,” Chris Brown, Medicine Hat News, Sept. 19, 2013.
“The Age of Clay,” Joshua Rupp, Bennington Banner, April 26-27, 2007.