Nick DeVries

2234 Ulysses Street NE • Minneapolis, MN 55418

612-600-3656 • devriespottery@gmail.com • www.devriespottery.com

To find work or opportunities that will enhance my knowledge of and experience in the world of ceramics through the generation of new work, the education of others, and the connections created with both artists and supporters of the arts.

Saint Johns University – Collegeville, MN   September 1997 - May 2001

• B.A. with major in Studio Art, concentrations in Painting and Ceramics

Northern Clay Center – Minneapolis, MN                Sept. 2003-Dec.2003

• Firing Methods – Soda and reduction firing class

DeVries Pottery – Minneapolis, MN               April 2004-Present

Self Employed Ceramic Artist

• Established and maintain a personal studio and continue to make and exhibit new work

Grey Fox Pottery – Arden Hills, MN               December 2002-Present

Senior Potter

• Throw a portion of wheel-made mugs totaling 80-120 pieces/day
• Maintain daily, weekly, and monthly schedule of work based on running orders
• Design new styles of steins, tankards, chalices, and coffee mugs as necessary

Edina Art Center – Edina, MN

Ceramics Instructor                                                  February 2008-Present

• Thursday night clay studio instructor

Northern Clay Center – Minneapolis, MN

Ceramics Instructor                                                  Winter 2006, Winter 2007

• Wheel instructor

Loso Pottery – St. Joseph, MN

Studio Assistant                                                         Summers of 1999, 2000, and 2001

• Assisted studio potter Jim Loso in the daily operations of his pottery studio
• Fired studio kilns: electric, gas reduction, and raku
• Assisted with art shows across the Midwest

 

Ripple River Gallery, Aiken, MN                                      Spring 2005 – Present

The Grand Hand Gallery, St. Paul, MN                           Spring 2006 - Present

Seasons on the St. Croix, Hudson, MN                           Fall 2007 - Present

Karlyn’s Gallery, Washburn, WI                                      Summer 2008- Present

Campbelle Steel Gallery, Marion, IA                               Spring 2009 - Present

Iowa Artisans Gallery, Iowa City, IA                                Spring 2009 - Present

Waterloo Center for the Arts, Waterloo, IA                   Summer 2009 - Present

 

 2007 7^th Annual National Juried Cup Show

Kent State University, School of Art – Kent, OH

 

2007   It’s Only Clay

Bemidji Community Art Center – Bemidji, MN

·         Margaret Harlow Ceramic Collection purchase award

 

2007   Artists of the Northern Clay Center

Northern Clay Center – Minneapolis, MN

 

2007   Faculty Show

Edina Art Center – Edina, MN