KATTIE JONES

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EDUCATION

2020     Post-baccalaureate in Metalsmithing-Jewelry. Edinboro University, Edinboro, PA.

2019     BFA in Studio Arts with a concentration in Jewelry and Metalsmithing and minor in Illustration and Sculpture. Edinboro                                                       University, Edinboro, PA.

EXHIBITIONS

2020     KEEPSAKES. Group Exhibition. Emerge Gallery, Greenville NC.

2019     GRADUATE ART EXHIBITION. Group Exhibition. Bates Gallery, Edinboro University, Edinboro PA.

             HANDMADE ARCADE. Vendor/Group Exhibition. David L. Lawrence Convention Center, Pittsburgh PA.

             ATTENDEE POP-UP  EXHIBITION. Group Exhibition. Touchstone Center for Crafts, Farmington PA.

             GRADUATE ART EXHIBITION. Group Exhibition. Bruce Gallery, Edinboro University, Edinboro, PA.

             2019 GRADUATING SENIORS. Group Exhibition. SNAG//Space. Snagspace.org/exhibitions.

             AMALGAM. Invitational. Adorned Spaces, Society for North American Goldsmiths. The Palmer House Hilton. Chicago IL.

             OUT OF HAND. Donation. Society for Contemporary Craft, Pittsburgh PA.

             THE ALLEGHANY METALS COLLECTIVE. Group exhibition. Society for Contemporary Craft Studio. Pittsburgh PA.

             ECHOES. Juried Solo Exhibition. Bates Gallery. Edinboro University, Edinboro PA.

             METALS 2019. Invitational. Wayne State University, Detroit MI.

2018     CHIMERA. Edinboro University juried student exhibition. Erie Art Gallery, Erie PA.

             FORGE FORM FABRICATE. Southern Illinois Metalsmith Society National Juried Exhibition. Juried by Tobias Birgerson. Southern Illinois                       University Carbondale, IL.

             DISCOVERING SFEM. Group exhibition. Bates Gallery. Edinboro University, Edinboro PA.

             TINKER. Group exhibition. Bates Gallery. Edinboro University, Edinboro PA.

             LOCAL ERIE ART. Group exhibition. Erie Art Gallery, Erie PA.

             DEPICTIONS IN THE ABSTRACT. Juried by ArtErie. Brew HaHa at the Colony, Erie PA.

2017     SFEM SHOW. Group exhibition. Bates Gallery. Edinboro University, Edinboro PA.

2016     CHIMERA. Edinboro University juried student exhibition. Erie Art Museum, Erie PA.

             700 ART SHOW. Lakeside Commons, Edinboro PA.

SELECTED PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

2019             Metals Studio Monitor: Edinboro University, Edinboro PA.

                     Crafting the Perfect Grad School Application. Live Q&A.

                     Instructor: Liquid to Solid. Society for Contemporary Craft, Pittsburgh PA.

                     Volunteer: greeter. Society for Contemporary Craft, Pittsburgh PA.

                     Model: SNAG Exhibition in Motion. Chicago, IL.

2018             Internship: sales. Society for Contemporary Craft Store, Pittsburgh PA.  

                     Secretary: Edinboro University Metals Club, Edinboro University, Edinboro PA. 

2017-2020    Sculpture Studio Monitor: Edinboro University, Edinboro PA.

2013-2014    Volunteer: Art Therapy: Elroy Elementary School, Pittsburgh PA.

AWARDS AND PUBLICATIONS

2019     Chimera team “Chimera XVI Artists & Writers Journal.”  Printings Concepts, Inc.  

2018     The "Edinboro University Jewelry & Metals Scholarship."

2016     Chimera team “Chimera XIV Artists & Writers Journal.”  Printings Concepts, Inc.

2014     Honorable Mention. “An Artistic Discovery: The Congressional Art Competition for Highschool Students”, Pittsburgh PA.

PROFESSIONAL TRAVEL

2019    SIXTH ANNUAL ALCHEMIST PICNIC, Touchstone Center for Crafts, Farmington PA.

            TOUCHSTONE OPEN HOUSE, Touchstone Center for Crafts, Farmington PA.

             SOCIETY OF NORTH AMERICAN GOLDSMITH'S 48TH ANNUAL CONFERENCE THE LOOP: COMING FULL CIRCLE, Chicago, IL

             ECU: MATERIAL TOPICS SYMPOSIUM, Jenkins Fine Arts Center, Greenville NC.

2018     KEYSTONE METALS FORUM, Touchstone Center for Crafts, Farmington PA.

             THINKCRAFT SYMPOSIUM, Cleveland Institute of Art, Cleveland OH.

             SOCIETY OF NORTH AMERICAN GOLDSMITH’S 47TH ANNUAL CONFERENCE MADE: MAKER ACROSS DISCIPLINES ENGAGE,               Portland OR.

2016     26TH ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL SCULPTURE CONFERENCE: SCULPTURE IN CONTEXT, Pittsburgh PA.

PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS

2020-    The Alleghany Metals Collective

2019     Graduate Art Association

             Ethical Metalsmiths

             SNAG: Society of North American Goldsmiths

             Edinboro University Metals Club

2018     SNAG: Society of North American Goldsmiths

             Edinboro University Metals Club

             Edinboro University Sculpture Fibers and Extended Media Club

2017     Edinboro University Metals Club

             Edinboro University Sculpture Fibers and Extended Media Club

2015     Edinboro University Sculpture Fibers and Extended Media Club

Specialized Skills

3D Printing, Hammer forming, Chase and Repousse, Soldering, Forging, Small Metals Casting, Foundry Casting, Wax working, Epoxy Clay, Resin, Welding: Gas Metal-Arc Welding, Gas Tungsten Arc Welding, and Gas Welding, Plasma Cutter, Wood: Bandsaw, Planer, Laminating, and Shaping