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
2021 CRAFTING OUR COMMUNITY. Society for Contemporary Craft, Pittsburgh, PA.
CITIES OF STEEL CITIES OF RUST. Collaborative Exhibition.
BATTLE OF THE RINGS 2021. Alternate. Danaca Design Gallery, Seattle, WA.
2020 IN-SCHOOL SUSPENSION. Juried Exhibition. JV Collective,
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
2021 Instructor: Hammer Forming Skills. 2-day workshop. Society for Contemporary Craft, Pittsburgh PA.
2020-2021 Jeweler's Apprentice: Jared, Pittsburgh PA.
Splop Design Featured artist.
2019 Metals Studio Monitor: Edinboro University, Edinboro PA.
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
2021 “In-School Suspension.” JV Collective, 2020, Pg. 23.
2019 “Artist Reflects on Life’s Fragility.” The Spectator: The Arts [Edinboro, PA], Vol. 118(19)
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
2021 The Alleghany Metals Collective
SNAG: Society of North American Goldsmiths
Ethical Metalsmiths
2020 The Alleghany Metals Collective
SNAG: Society of North American Goldsmiths
Ethical Metalsmiths
2019 The Alleghany Metals Collective
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
Specialized Skills
Experienced in Small Metals and Foundry Casting, Polishing, Wax, Riveting, Soldering, Filing, Sanding, Raising, Hammer Forming, Dyforms, Stone Setting, Powder Coating, Welding, Forging, Ring Sizing, Chain Repair, Chain Making, Chasing and Repousse, Enameling, Hinges, Fold Forming, Alternative Materials, Illustration, Wood, Molds, and 3D Printing.