500 Animals in Clay, juried by Joe Bova. From the book's publisher: "Juried by distinguished artist and educator Joe Bova, this magnificent volume includes pieces from an international group of artists... Bova provides astute and illuminating commentary overall..."
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RESUME |
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EDUCATION: |
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1969 |
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MA, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM |
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1967 |
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BFA, University of Houston, Houston, TX |
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RECENT SOLO EXHIBITIONS: |
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2008 |
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Ascension, Taylor Bercier Gallery, New Orleans, LA |
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2007 |
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Symbiotic, Sherrie Gallerie, Columbus, OH |
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2006 |
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Peligro Gallery, New Orleans, LA (Katrina Cancellation) |
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2004 |
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Nina Liu Gallery, Charleston, SC |
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2003 |
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Politics and War, Oestreicher Gallery, New Orleans, LA |
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1999 |
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Nina Liu Gallery, Charleston, SC |
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RECENT EXHIBITIONS: |
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2009 |
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Different Directions: Coming Together in Clay, invitational ceramic exhibit featuring Joe Bova, Sunyong Chung and Billy Ray Mangham. San Angelo Museum of Fine Arts, San Angelo, TX |
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In House, Santa Fe Clay, Santa Fe, NM |
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Potters as Sculptors, Sculptors as Potters, Mesa Community College, Mesa, AZ |
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2008 |
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Three Dimensions of Expression: Mind on Clay Matter, three person show with Victor Spinski and Roy Strassberg, Craft Alliance Gallery, St. Louis, MO |
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Seven Deadly Sins, Santa Fe Clay, Santa Fe, NM |
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Cats, Santa Fe Clay, Santa Fe, NM |
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Symbiosis, Baltimore Clayworks, Baltimore, MD |
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2007 |
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Ohio University, 1990-Now, NCECA, Louisville, KY |
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2006 |
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Ink and Clay 32, Kellogg Art Gallery, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, CA |
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2005 |
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Day of the Dead, Santa Fe Clay, Santa Fe, NM |
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American Masters, Santa Fe Clay, Santa Fe, NM |
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Stories and Visions of Nature in Clay, Signature Gallery, Atlanta, GA |
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The Animal Instinct, Baltimore Clayworks, Baltimore, MD and Gudelsky Gallery, Montgomery College, Silver Spring, MD |
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The Contemporary Cup, Lillstreet Art Center, Chicago, IL |
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5th Annual Armory National Ceramics Invitational, Armory Art Center, West Palm Beach, FL |
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1st International Triennial of Silicate Arts, Kecskemet, Hungary |
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2004 |
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Meditations on the Small, Gallery Zip, Santa Fe, NM |
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The Nature of Craft and the Penland Experience, Mint Museum of Craft and Design, Charlotte, NC |
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Election 2004: The State of the Union, Santa Fe Clay, Santa Fe, NM |
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sELECTIONS, Santa Fe Art Institute, Santa Fe, NM |
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50 Americans, invitational, First World Ceramic Biennale, Kyonggi Province, Korea |
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Contemporary Chamber Pot Exhibition, The Pottery Workshop, Hong Kong |
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1970-2003 |
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From 1970-2003, Bova was included in 160 exhibitions including 9 solo exhibits, 27 museum exhibits, and 27 group exhibits. |
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TEACHING: |
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1990-2007 |
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Ohio University, School of Art, Athens, OH, Professor (Director, 1990-1997) |
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1971-1990 |
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Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA. Professor Emeritus |
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1969-1971 |
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Nichols State University, Thibodaux, LA, Assistant Professor |
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VISITING ARTIST LECTURES, WORKSHOPS, & SUMMER PROGRAM TEACHING: |
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2008 |
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Lewallen Resident Artist Fellowship, Santa Fe Preparatory High School, Santa Fe, NM |
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Craft Alliance, St. Louis, MO |
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East Carolina University, Greenville, NC |
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Anderson Ranch Arts Center, Snowmass Village, CO |
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2007 |
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Appalachian Center for Craft, Smithville, TN |
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Peters Valley Craft Center, Layton, NJ |
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2004 |
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Artist-in-Residence, International Ceramics Studio, Kecskemet, Hungary |
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2000 |
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Artist-in-Residence, Rhode Island School of Design, Providence, RI |
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1996 |
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Artist-in-Residence, Watershed Center for the Ceramic Arts, Edgecombe, ME |
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1995 |
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Haystack School of Crafts, Deer Isle, ME |
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1989 |
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New York State College of Ceramics, Alfred University, Alfred, NY |
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multiple years |
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Penland School of Crafts, Penland, NC |
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1982, 1984 |
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University of Georgia Studies Abroad Program, Cortona, Italy |
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1970-1997 |
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Bova has presented over 100 visiting artist lectures and/or workshops at major universities and art schools, conferences, and museums. |
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HONORS, GRANTS, AND PROFESSIONAL DISTINCTIONS: |
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2006 |
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Excellence in Teaching Award, National Council on Education for the Ceramic Arts (NCECA) |
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2005 |
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International Academy of Ceramics (IAC), elected member |
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2004 |
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Fellowship, NCECA/ International Ceramics Studio, one month artist residency in Kecskemet, Hungary |
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2001 |
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Professional Development Leave, full pay, Ohio University |
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2000 |
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Ohio University Research Council Grant, five artist collaboration |
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1992-1998 |
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Board of Trustees, Penland School of Crafts; member, 1992-1998; President of board, 1997-1998 |
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1996 |
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NCECA, elected Fellow |
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1990-1996 |
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NCECA, Board of Directors; served as President, 1993-1994 |
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1985 |
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Ohio University Foundation Grant, a Study Group for the Arts Foundation program |
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1985 |
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Fellowship, Southern Arts Federation/ National Endowment for the Arts |
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1984 |
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Individual Artist's Fellowship, Louisiana Arts Council, visual arts |
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| COLLECTIONS: |
| Arizona State University Art Museum |
| Broussard Memorial Art Galleries, Old State Capitol, Baton Rouge, LA |
| Greenville Museum of Art, Greenville, SC |
| International Ceramics Studio, Kecskemet, Hungary |
| Lamar Dodd Art Center, La Grange, GA |
| Los Angeles County Museum, Los Angeles, CA |
| Loyola University, The Loyola Collection, New Orleans, LA |
| Mint Museum of Art, Charlotte, NC (two works) |
| San Angelo Museum of Art, San Angelo, TX |
| St. George Roman Catholic Church, Baton Rouge, LA |
| State of Louisiana |
| State of Tennessee |
| University of New Mexico |
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| Bova's works are also included in numerous private collections |
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| BIBLIOGRAPHY: |
| Schwartz, Judith, Confrontational Ceramics. University of Pennsylvania Press, 2008 |
| Brown, Glen R. (juror and essayist), 500 Ceramic Sculptures. Lark Books, 2008 |
| The Figure in Clay. Lark Books, 2005. pp. 91, 93 |
| The Nature of Craft and the Penland Experience. Lark Books, 2004. pp. 109 |
| The Penland Book of Ceramics. Lark Books, 2003. One chapter, 'Joe Bova,' pp. 144-162 |
| Peterson, Susan, Contemporary Ceramics. New York: Watson-Guptill, 2000 |
| Peterson, Susan, The Craft and Art of Clay. Overlook Press, 1996 |
| Levin, Elaine, The History of American Ceramics. New York: Abrams, 1988. |
| Speight, Charlotte F., Images in Clay Sculpture. New York: Harper & Row, 1983 |
| Axel, Jan and Sharon Macready, Porcelain, Tradition and New Direction. New York: Watson-Guptill, 1981 |
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