Gustav Hamilton

11 Hillcrest Court | Alfred, New York 14802

gustavhamilton@ymail.com | gustavhamilton.com
EDUCATION
2015

MFA Candidate
New York State College of Ceramics at Alfred University, Alfred, NY

2014

Post-Baccalaureate in Ceramics
Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS

2013

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Ceramics, with a Minor in art History/ Criticism

The University of Montana, Missoula, MT

RESIDENCIES
2012

Short Term Resident

Medalta International Artists in Residency, Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada

TEACHING
2014

Teaching Assistant
Freshman Foundations: Studio Research
NYSCC at Alfred University, Alfred NY
Teaching Assistant
Advanced Wheel Throwing
Kansas State University, Manhattan KS

SELECTED EXHIBITIONS
2015

Variance
The WURKS, Providence, RI
Invitational Exhibition

2014

Small Favors IX
The Clay Studio of Philadelphia, Philadelphia PA
Invitational Exhibition
Ceramics International
Century II Performing Arts & Convention Center, Wichita KS
Invitational Exhibition

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Clay and Context 2014: Contemporary Ceramics International Biennial
Halcyon Art Gallery, Terra Haute IN
Juror: Ray Chen
NCECA National Student Juried Exhibition
Milwaukee Institute of Art and Design, Milwaukee WI
Juror: Tara Wilson and Jeffrey Mongrain
2013

Untitled 10
Soo Visual Arts Center, Minneapolis MN
Juror: Heid E. Erdrich and Jennifer Phelps
University of Montana, Montana State University
Bray North Gallery, The Archie Bray Foundation, Helena MT
Juror: Richard Notkin
Locations
Frontier Space, Missoula MT
Juror: Frontier Space
Odyssey of the Stars
College of Visual and Performing Arts, The University of Montana, Missoula MT
Invitational Exhibition
2013 BFA Exhibition
Gallery of Visual Arts, The University of Montana, Missoula MT

2012

27th Annual Juried Holiday Show

The Off Center Gallery, The University of Montana, Missoula MT
Juror: Adrian Arleo
Art for the End of the World
The University Center Gallery, Missoula MT
Juried Exhibition
18th Annual Student Juried Show
Gallery of Visual Arts, The University of Montana, Missoula MT
Juried Exhibition
Fire and Earth
The Artists Shop, Missoula MT
Invitational Exhibition
Exchange Rate
Frontier Space Gallery, Missoula MT
Invitational Exhibition
Whats the Use
Kobo, Seattle WA
Juried Exhibition, In conjunction with NCECA
UMT at Medalta
Less Manning Gallery, Medicine Hat, AB, Canada
Invitational Exhibition

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The Western Northwest
Design Center, Seattle WA
Juried Exhibition, In conjunction with NCECA
2011

2010

The Art of Comedy

The University Center Gallery, Missoula MT
Juried Exhibition
17th Annual Student Juried Show
Gallery of Visual Arts, The University of Montana, Missoula MT
Juried Exhibition
25th Annual Juried Holiday Show
Off Center Gallery, The University of Montana,
Missoula MT Juried by Tara Wilson and Lela Autio
16th Annual Student Juried Show
Gallery of Visual Arts, The University of Montana, Missoula MT
Juried Exhibition

Demonstrating Artist
2013

Demonstrating Artist
Brackers Good Earth Clays, Lawrence KS

SCHOLARSHIPS / AWARDS
2012

2011

The Julia Galloway Award

27th Annual Juried Holiday Show, The Off Center Gallery
The University of Montana, Missoula MT
The Art School Award
18th Annual Student Juried Show, Gallery of Visual Arts
The University of Montana, Missoula MT
The University of Montana Student Evaluation Committee
The University of Montana, Missoula MT
Bardsley Scholarship
The University of Montana School of Fine Arts Scholarship
Best In Show
The Art of Comedy, The UC Gallery, Missoula MT
Wallace Scholarship
The University of Montana School of Fine Art

ART RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE

2015

Website Designer
New York State College of Ceramics, Alfred University

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2013

2012
2011

2010

President
University of Montana Emerging Ceramic Artists, 2012 - 2013
Supervisor
The Art Resource Center and Library, The University of Montana
Lab Monitor
The University Of Montana Painting Studio
Gallery Attendant
The University Center Gallery, University of Montana
Treasurer
University of Montana Emerging Ceramic Artists
Lab Monitor
The University Of Montana Drawing Studio
Lab Monitor
The University Of Montana Sculpture/Ceramics Studio
Lab Monitor
The University Of Montana Photography Studio

TECHNICAL ABILITIES
Ceramic:
Hand building, Wheel throwing, Slip Casting, Press Molding and Mold Making. Low and
High Firing in Electric, Gas, Salt, Soda, and Wood kilns. Raw Material and Glaze
Calculation, Preparation and Testing.
Wood Working:
Skill, Band, Chop and Table Saws, Power Sanders, Plainer, Jointer, Router. Construction
and Fine Woodworking. Woodshop Maintenance, Organization, and Safety.
Metal Working:
MIG Welding, Band Saw, Drill Press and Basic Construction.
Computer Software:
Apple and PC Experience, Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator, Microsoft Office, iMovie, Final
Cut Pro, Rhino, and Garage Band
Other:
Analog and Digital Photography. Digital video. Sewing, Knitting, Crocheting, and Felting.
Concrete sculpture and flat work.