Curriculum Vitae
Education
2016 MFA, Ceramics, San Jose State University; San Jose, CA, USA.
2010 BFA, Ceramics, Alberta University of the Arts; Calgary, AB, Canada.
Exhibitions
Solo
Upcoming
Feb 2025- Home Sweet Home, American Museum of Ceramic Arts, Pomona, CA
June 2024- Rat Race, Morris Graves Museum of Art, Eureka, CA
2022- Carly Slade, Talon Gallery, Portland, OR
2021- Rat Race, The Sheldon Art Galleries, Saint Louis, MO
2021- 137-139 N. 2nd Street, The Clay Studio; Philadelphia, PA
2020- City Wide, Greenwich House Pottery, Jane Hartsook Gallery; New York, NY
2019- 4216 37 St. NW, Baltimore Clayworks, Baltimore, MD
2017- “Ok Google, take me home”, Lawrence Arts Center, Lawrence, KS, USA
2015- Blue Language, Belcher Gallery; San Jose, CA, USA
Group
2024- Fahrenheit 2024, American Museum of Ceramic Arts, Pomona, CA
2024- Last Call IX: Handmade Ceramics for Pouring, Storing and Sipping Fine Libations, Companion Gallery, Humboldt, TN
2024- Mug Madness, Saltstone Ceramics, Seattle, WA
2024- Pen Pals (two person show), Companion Gallery, Humboldt, TN
2024- Mini Malm Collaboration with Kate Shroeder, Online at https://www.instagram.com/p/C10kdEJLheY/?hl=en
2023- Imposters Cup 3.0, Onlinehttps://www.instagram.com/impostorscup/?hl=en , USA
2023- Small Favors, The Clay Studio, Philadelphia, PA
2022- 2022 Art + Film Staff & Faculty Exhibition, Reese Bullen Gallery, Cal Poly Humboldt University, Arcata, CA
2022- New Voices, Jacki Headley University Art Gallery, California State University, Chico, CA
2022- 2022 NCECA Emerging Artists, National Council for the Ceramic Arts Conference, Sacramento, CA
2021- University of Wyoming Faculty Art Exhibition, University of Wyoming Art Museum, Laramie, WY
2021- Margarita Cup Invitational, Companion Gallery, Humboldt, TN
2021- Last Call VI, Companion Gallery; Humboldt, TN
2021- Small Favors, The Clay Studio, Philadelphia, PA
2020- Small Works, Wood River Museum, Wood River, IL
2020- Small Favors, The Clay Studio, Philadelphia, PA
2020- Products of the 80s, Phoenix College, Eric Fischl Gallery, Phoenix, AZ
2019- Resident Show, Watershed Center for the Ceramic Arts Gallery, Newcastle ME
2019- Bonspiel, Hennepin Made, Minneapolis, MN
2019- Last Call IV, Companion Gallery; Humboldt, TN, USA
2018- Delusional, Johnathan LeVine Projects; Jersey City, NJ, USA
2018- The Clay Studio National, The Clay Studio; Philadelphia, PA, USA
2017- Standard Ceramic NCECA Exhibition, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
2017- Open Call, Arch Enemy Gallery; Philadelphia, PA, USA
2017- Recent Acquisitions to the Archie Bray Permanent Collection, Archie Bray North Gallery; Helena, MT, USA
2017- The Archie Bray Foundation Resident Artists Exhibition at NCECA, Lewis and Clark College; Portland, OR, USA
2016- Something Fleeting, University of Kansas Art & Design Gallery; Lawrence, KS, USA
2016- Minted, Pro Arts Gallery; Oakland, CA, USA
2016- The Archie Bray Residents Exhibition, Kolva-Sullivan Gallery; Spokane, WA, USA
2016- Archie Bray Resident Artist Exhibition, Archie Bray Warehouse Gallery; Helena, MT, USA
2016- Shape Shifters& Time Travelers: A Ceramic Installation Invitational, E Street Gallery; Sacramento, CA, US
2016- NCECA National Student Juried Show, Leedy Voulkos Art Center; Kansas City, MO, USA
2016- Lineage: Mentorship & Learning, American Museum of Ceramic Art; Pomona, CA, USA
2014- Emerging Artist Exhibition, University Art Gallery CSU Eastbay; Hayward, CA, USA
2013- SJSU MFA, Gallery 3; San Jose, CA, USA
2010- With nothing you starve, With a little you survive, Illingworth Kerr Gallery; Calgary, AB, Canada
2010- Coming Up Next, Alberta Craft Council; Edmonton AB, Canada
Residencies
2019- Ceramic Sculpture Culture: Hannah Lee Cameron Invites Artists, Salad Days Session, Watershed Centre for the Ceramic Arts, Newcastle, ME
2017/19 - Resident Artist, Tyler School of Art, Philadelphia, PA
2016/17- Ceramic Artist in Residence, Lawrence Arts Center, Lawrence, KS
2016- Summer Resident, The Archie Bray Foundation, Helena, MT
2012- Summer Resident, Medalta International Artists in Residence, Medicine Hat, AB, Canada
2011- Actions + Materials: Summer Zickefoose Invites Artists, Watershed Center for the Ceramic Arts, Newcastle, ME
Collections
Archie Bray Foundations for the Ceramic Arts; Helena, MT, USA
Nerman Museum of Contemporary Art; Overland Park, KS, USA
The Clay Studio, Philadelphia, PA, USA
Presentations
2024- Fahrenheit 2024 Artist Panel w/Alex Lukas & Carly Slade, American Museum of Ceramic Art, Pomona, CA
2024- Continuum Class lecture and discussion, Cohort Arts, online, USA
2022- Emerging Artist talk, National Council for the Ceramic Arts Conference, Sacramento, CA
2022- Emerging Artist panel discussion, National Council for the Ceramic Arts Conference, Sacramento, CA
2022- Gallery Expo Emerging Artist talk, National Council for the Ceramic Arts Conference, Sacramento, CA
2022- Artist talk, The Sheldon art galleries, St. Louis, MO
2020- Artist talk to accompany the opening of “City Wide”. Greenwich House Pottery, New York City, NY
Demos/Workshops
Upcoming
August 2024- Chula Clay & Culture International Ceramic Symposium, 6-day symposium that includes a demo and lecture, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand
July 2024- Slab building buildings, 5-day workshop, Medalta, Medicine Hat, AB, Canada
2023- Two-day workshop and lecture at Montana State University, Bozeman, MT
2021- Two-day workshop and lecture, St. Louis Community College Meramec, St. Louis, MO
2021- Presented demo video and did Q&A, The Ceramic Congress Online Conference, Kärnten, Austria
2021- Online Artist talk and demo. Tyler School of Art, Philadelphia, PA
2021- Online Artist talk and demo for The Arizona Clay Association. Phoenix, AZ
2020- Online Artist talk and demo. Tyler School of Art, Philadelphia, PA
2020- Winter Master Series Workshop: Carly Slade. Greenwich House Pottery, New York City, NY
2017- Visiting Artist Lecture, Demo, and Student Critiques. University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS, USA
2017- Visiting Artist Lecture, Demo, and Student Critiques. Alberta College of Arts and Design, Calgary, AB, Canada
Awards
2024- “Best in Show” for Fahrenheit 2024, American Museum of Ceramic Arts, Pomona, CA
2022- Emerging Artist, National Council on the Education for Ceramic Arts
2022- Helene Zucker Seeman Fellowship for Women, National Council on the Education for Ceramic Arts
2019- “Best in show” for Companion Gallery’s Last Call IV Show, AMACO/Brent
2018- Elizabeth Greenshields Foundation Grant, Elizabeth Greenshields Foundation
2016- Elizabeth Greenshields Foundation Grant, Elizabeth Greenshields Foundation
2016- Windgate Summer Scholarship for The Archie Bray, Windgate Charitable Foundation
2016- Best Graduate Piece 3rd place, NCECA, National Juried Student Show
2016- Heil Foundation Award, Heil Foundation
2016- San Jose State University Associated Students Honorarium for NCECA
2015- Heil Foundation Award, Heil Foundation
2014- Catherine Urban Scholarship, Catherine Urban
2014- Heil Foundation Award, Heil Foundation
2009- Walter Drohan Memorial Travel Scholarship in Ceramics, Drohan Family
2008- Louise McKinney Post-Secondary Scholarship, Alberta Heritage Scholarship Fund
2007- Plainsman Clay Ltd. Scholarship, Plainsman Clays Ltd
Grants
2022 - Professional Development – Cal Poly Humboldt Internal Grant
2021 - Professional Development – University of Wyoming Internal Grant
Publications
2024- MGMA 2024 Exhibitions, The Palette: Humboldt County’s Arts Magazine, Volume 37, no.8, p.10
2022- NCECA 2022 Emerging Artists-Carly Slade, NCECA Journal, Volume 42. p.54-57.
2022- NCECA Journal, Volume 42. National Council on Education for the Ceramic Arts. Front and back cover
Reviews and other press about my work
2022- Online: Exhibit features staff, faculty artwork. Times Standard Newspaper. 16 September 2022, https://www.times-standard.com/2022/09/16/exhibit-features-staff-faculty-artwork/
2020- Ceramics Now, Jane Hartsook Gallery’s 2020 Exhibition Series. New York, NY. Exhibition Catalogue
2020- Leonard, Kevin. Dean Kevin Leonard interview with Carly Slade. Segue. WSIE, 88.7 FM, Sept 20, 2020. https://siue.techsmithrelay.com/rGK7
2020- Wood, D. Article: Carly Slade’s Oeuvre: Monuments to Everyday People. Ceramics Monthly. April, p. 52-57
2018- Article: Inside Look at Jonathan LeVine Gallery's 2nd Annual Delusional Art Competition Gallery Show. Juxtapoz, 2 August 2018, https://www.juxtapoz.com/news/painting/inside-look-at-jonathan-levine-gallery-s-2nd-annual-delusional-art-competition-gallery-show/?utm_source=mutualart&utm_medium=referral
2018- Krieger, Deb. Blog: The Clay Studio National juried show features diverse approaches to ceramic art. The Art Blog. https://www.theartblog.org/2018/06/the-clay-studio-national-juried-show-features-diverse-approaches-to-ceramic-art/
2018- Drink Up. Ceramics Monthly. September, p.36
2017- McNutt, Sarah. Article: National Student Juried Exhibition. Ceramics Monthly. January, p.44-47
2016- Hlavacek, Joanna. Article: Lawrence Arts Center announces 2016-2017 Artists-in- Residence. Lawrence Journal World Newspaper. July 6 2016
2016- Morris, Sara. Blog: 2016 NCECA National Student Juried Exhibition. NCECA Blog. http://blog.nceca.net/2016-nceca-national-student-juried-exhibition
2014- Santos, Aimee. Blog: Carly Slade: Sculptor/Ceramic Artist. LA Studio Visit. http://studiovisit.la/artists/carlyslade
2012- Martin, Brigitte. Hardcover Book: Humor in Craft. Schiffer Publishing, Ltd. p. 165, 246- 247
Non-traditional publications
2023- “A Voice for The Blue Collar | Carly Slade.” The Potters Cast, Episode 943, 8 June 2023, https://thepotterscast.com/943.
2021- “Lunch & Learn with Carly Slade.” The Clay Studio, Interview by curator Jennifer Zwilling, 19 August 2021. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aZ0u7RZNz4Q
2021- “Gallery Talk: Carly Slade, Rate Race.” Sheldon Concert Hall & Art Galleries, 1 December 2021, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kvZyCZmiHMo&t=1006s
Professional Experience
2014 to current- Co-owner of “Slade Goods”, a Canadian ceramic jewelry company
2016 to 2017- Adult and youth instructor at the Lawrence Arts Center, classes taught include: Ceramics beginning, Ceramics Mould Making, Ceramics Hand building, Cross stitch and outreach projects working with the local high school; Lawrence, KS, USA
2016 to 2017- Ceramics Technician at the Lawrence Arts Center; Lawrence, KS, USA
2013 to 2016 Ceramics Technician: Graduate Assistant, San Jose State University; San Jose, CA
2014- Invited jury member for Alberta College of Art and Design’s exhibition “Show off”
2013 to 2016- SJSU Ceramics Guild and Sculpture Guild Member
2012 to 2013- Adult, teen, and children’s Instructor at North Mount Pleasant Art Center- City of Calgary; Calgary, AB, Canada
2012 to 2013- Board Member of the Alberta Potters Association; Calgary, AB, Canada
2009 to 2013- Co-Owner and Shop Manager of “2Stone Designer Concrete”, a design/build firm specializing in creating custom pre-cast concrete décor for residential and commercial applications
Conferences Attended
2024- National Council on Education for the Ceramic Arts (NCECA). Richmond, VA
2023- California Conference for the Advancement of Ceramic Arts, Davis, CA
2023- National Council on Education for the Ceramic Arts (NCECA). Cincinnati, OH
2022- National Council on Education for the Ceramic Arts (NCECA). Sacramento, CA
2019- National Council on Education for the Ceramic Arts (NCECA). Minneapolis, MO
2018- National Council on Education for the Ceramic Arts (NCECA). Pittsburgh, PA
2017- National Council on Education for the Ceramic Arts (NCECA). Portland, OR
2016- California Conference for the Advancement of Ceramic Arts, Davis, CA
2016- National Council on Education for the Ceramic Arts (NCECA). Kansas City, MO
2014- California Conference for the Advancement of Ceramic Arts, Davis, CA
2013- California Conference for the Advancement of Ceramic Arts, Davis, CA
2012- National Council on Education for the Ceramic Arts (NCECA). Seattle, WA
2009- National Council on Education for the Ceramic Arts (NCECA). Phoenix, AZ