Linda Arbuckle

Linda Arbuckle is one of the outstanding workers specializing in the maiolica technique. She studied zoology at the University of Miami, Oxford, OH, but received her BFA from the Cleveland Institute of Art (1981) and MFA Rhode Island School of Design (1983). Since 1992 she has been teaching at the University of Florida, School of Art and Art History where she now is Associate Professor in ceramics. She studied with William Brouillard at Cleveland.In her artist statement, she says: "My interest is functional pottery, and I enjoy appealing first through the senses in a domestic setting. There are many ways to think about orchestrating relationships between form and surface. Majolica is a challenging vehicle that allows the use of an extended choice of palette and the possibility of active brushwork to investigate surface on form.The botanical motifs are not meant to imitate nature, but to evoke it while providing a vehicle to use marks and color in certain rhythms, directions, and arrangements that give meaning and shape to the surface of the specific form.Tableware by nature tends to be positive in attitude. I want the work to have strong forms and cheerful, spontaneous surfaces that are direct but engage the view over repeated readings.(http://lindaarbuckle.com/arbuckle_resume06.htm 4-30-08)lives in Micanopy, FloridaEducation 19831981 1968-75 MFA Ceramics Rhode Island School of Design, Providence, RI. BFA Ceramics, Photo Minor, Cleveland Institute of Art, Cleveland, OH. Zoology major. Miami University, Oxford, OH. Selected Teaching Experience 1992-present University of Florida School of Art and Art History, Ceramics. Tenured Professor 2002 - . Upcoming summer sessions: 20082009 Sierra Nevada College, Lake Tahoe, NV.Oregon College of Arts and Crafts, Portland, OR.Arrowmont School, Gatlinburg, TN Selected summer faculty positions: 200720062005,1996, 92, 882004, 1991, 89200320022001 Greenwich House Pottery, NYC.Mendocino Arts Center, Mendocino, CA. Penland School, Penland, NC Arrowmont School, Gatlinburg, TN Appalachian Center for Crafts, TN Technological University, Smithville, TN.Haystack School, Deer Isle, ME.Odyssey Clay Center, Asheville, NC. Selected Workshops and Lectures 2007 Brickyard Ceramics, Indianapolis, IN.Lee Arts Center, Arlington, VA.Alabama Clay Conference , University of N Alabama, Florence, AL. 2006 Columbus College of Art and Design, Columbus, OH. Fall.Metchosin International Summer School of the Arts, Victoria, British Columbia. Fall. 2006 St. Louis Community College, Meramec, St. Louis, MO. 2005 The University of Saint Francis. School of Creative Arts, Fort Wayne, IN. Visiting Artist lecture. Harn Museum, University of FL, Gainesville, FL. Lecture in conjunction with the UF School of Art and Art History Faculty Show at the Harn.Clayways Studio, Austin, TX. 2004 Arrowmont School of Arts & Crafts, Gatlinburg, TN. Utilitarian Clay conference. Lecturer on ceramic art history.SW Texas State University, San Marcos, TX.Miami University, Oxford, OH. University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN 2003 The Arts Center, St. Petersburg, FL. Baltimore Clayworks, Baltimore, MD Sept. 13 - 14. Callanwolde Fine Arts, Atlanta, GA. Workshop and visiting artist lecture. 2002 Arrowmont School, Gatlinburg, TN. Skin and Bones. Colloquium on surface on pottery. 2001 Arizona Clay at Paradise Valley Community College, Phoenix, AZ .Indiana Purdue University, Fort Wayne, IN. Visiting artist and lecturer..Archie Bray Foundation, Helena, MT. Workshop, lecture.Harn Museum, University of FL, Gainesville, FL. “Transformations in Clay”. Lecture on the Everson Ceramic National 2000.Harn Museum, University of FL, Gainesville, FL. Docent education lecture on the Everson Ceramic National 2000.Hamilton & Region Potters Guild, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. Workshop, lecture. 2000 University of Wales Institute Cardiff, UK. Majolica workshop, individual student tutorials. Selected Professional Experience 2008 Juror , Strictly Functional Pottery National, Market House, PA. 2007 Juror , Lark Books, Asheville , NC , 500 Plates, Platters, and Chargers . Publication 2008. 2006 Curator , Blue Spiral Gallery, Asheville , NC , “Style + Function: National Ceramics Invitational”. 2005 Juror, “The Clay Cup IV”, Charlie Cummings Gallery, Fort Wayne, IN. Curator, Baltimore Clayworks, Baltimore , MD, “The Informed Surface: Contemporary Majolica” 2004 Curator, Baltimore Clayworks, Baltimore , MD, “The Informed Surface: Contemporary Majolica”. October, 2005. Juror, National Council on Education for the Ceramics Arts Clay National 2005. Juror with Andrea Gill and Ron Nagel. Exhibition presented at 2005 NCECA conference, Baltimore, MD. 2003 Artist in residence, Heritage Village for Arts and Culture, Zhujiajiao, Shanghai,(3 weeks), and Jingdezhen Sanbao Ceramic Art Institute (2 weeks), People’s Republic of China. Funded by the National Council on Education for the Ceramic Arts. 2001 Resident Artist, Archie Bray Foundation, Helena, MT. 2000 Visiting research fellow, University of Wales Institute Cardiff, School of Art. Cardiff, Wales,U.K. Visiting artist lectures, demo, tutorials with students, studio research.Panelist, Florida Department of State Visual Arts Fellowships - 3D Juror, Awards Judge, K-12 Student Exhibit, national exhibition at the National Council on Education for the Ceramic Arts conference in Columbus, OH. Awards and Recognition 2007 Elected to membership in the International Academy of Ceramics Geneva, Switzerland.Recognition of Service, Baltimore Clayworks, Baltimore, MD, presentation at annual Gala event in honor of professional service to Clayworks. Certificate of Appreciation and Gratitude, The National K-12 Ceramic Exhibition Foundation, Incorporated. 2004 Cups of Merit award, National Council on Education for the Ceramics Arts. 2003 Artist’s residency, Zhujiajiao Heritage Arts Center, Zhujjiajiao, China. One-month residency awarded by the National Council on Education for the Ceramic Arts. 1998 University of Florida Teaching Incentive Program award for teaching excellence.University of Florida Research Foundation Professorship. 1994 NEA Visual Artists Fellowship Grant, National Endowment for the Arts. 1992 Individual Artist Fellowship Award, Florida Dept. of State. 1988 Purchase Award. LaGrange National XIII, Lamar Dodd Art Center, LaGrange College, LaGrange, GA.Juror's Award of Recognition. Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts, Gatlinburg, TN, "The Dripless Spout: Innovative Teapots". Juror: Cynthia Bringle. 1986 Presenter, "Emerging Talent", National Council On Education For the Ceramic Arts annual conference, San Antonio, TX. Collections Archie Bray Founda tion Permanent Collection, Helena, MTArrowmont School of Arts & Crafts, Gatlinburg, TN Museum of Decorative Arts, Arkansas Art Center, Little Rock, ARCity of Orlando, Orlando, FLDetroit Institute Of Art, Detroit, MI Fredrick R. Weisman Art Museum, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MNSenator Oswald G. Harding, Minister of Justice, Attorney General of JamaicaJingdezhen Ceramics Museum, Jingdezhen, People’s Republic of ChinaLamar Dodd Art Center, LaGrange College, LaGrange, GAMargaret Harlow Collection, Bemidji University, Bemidji, MNNationsBank Corporate Headquarters, Charlotte, NCRacine Art Museum, Racine, WI Rudy Turk Cup Collection, AZ State U. Art Museum, Tempe, AZSadie Barling Contemporary Crafts Collection, UF, Gainesville, FLStetson University, Deland, FLWorld Ceramics Exposition Korea International Collection, Inchon, Korea Selected Publications and Citation 2006 Studio Potter Magazine, vol. 35, no. 1. Authored contribution, “Learning to Use Color”, pp. 58-9, images of work p 4-5, 59, 60, 61, 88. Ceramics Technical , No. 23, 2006, p.41, “Teaching Ceramic History”, Glen R. Brown. Work illustrated. Ceramics Monthly , vol. 54 no. 8, October, p.16, “Answers”, authored technical question response. Clay Times , v.12, no. 5, p.16, “What's Hot:”, cited as featured artist for Alabama Clay Conference. Cleveland Institute of Art, Cleveland, OH, online alumni gallery feature. Harn Museum , University of FL , Gainesville , FL. Author, catalog essay for Resonance and Inspiration: New Works by Magdalene Odundo.Ceramics Monthly , vol.54, no. 3, March, 2006, p.28, “Answers From the CM Technical Staff”. Authored technical question response. 500 Pitchers , Lark Books, Asheville , NC . Juror: Terry Gess. Image. 2005 500 Cups, selections juried by artists Tom and Elaine Coleman, Lark Books, Asheville, TN. Pp. 107, 194. 2004 The Nature of Craft and the Penland Experience, Lark Books, Asheville, NC. Work pictured p. 94, biography p.199.Making Marks: Discovering the Ceramic Surface, by Robin Hopper, Krause Publications, Iola, WI. Work pictured p.152, p.287.Electric Kiln Ceramics by Richard Zakin, Krause Publications, Iola, WI.Craft and Art of Clay, 4th edition, Susan Peterson. Prentice Hall/Themes and Hudson.Work pictured. 2003 21st Century Ceramics in the United States and Canada, edited by Bill Hunt. The American Ceramics Society.P. 7. Work pictured. Ceramic Review: the International Magazine of Ceramic Art and Craft (U.K.), Issue 203, September/October, 2003, pp. 38-41. “Private Gestures” by Glen Brown, art historian Kansas State University. Article about the significance of Arbuckle current studio works, color illustrations. Tea Anyone?; the Donna Moog Teapot Collection, Glenn Adamson and Davira Tragin, The Racine Art Museum, Racine, WI, 2003. P. 28, work pictured. The Penland Book of Ceramics: Master Classes in Ceramic Techniques , Lark Books, 2003. Chapter on work and techniques, pp. 90-107.500 Bowls, Lark Books, Asheville, NC, juror John Britt. Work pictured pp. 183, 310, 409.The Penland Book of Ceramics: Master Classes in Ceramic Techniques , Lark Books, March, 2003. Chapter on work and techniques, pp. 90-107.500 Bowls , Lark Books, Asheville, NC, juror John Britt. Pp. 183, 310, 409. 2002 Ceramic Surface Decoration: Contemporary Approaches and Techniques by Matthias Ostermann, A & C Black, London; University of Pennsylvania Press, Philadelphia, 2002, p. 133. Artist statement, process information, work pictured in color.500 Teapots , Lark Books, Asheville, NC, juror Kathy Triplett. Works pictured pp. 23, 59, 396. Working with Clay 2nd ed, Susan Peterson, 2002, Prentice Hall Inc., Saddle River, NJ. Work pictured p. 90. Ceramics Nelson/Burkett 6th Edition textbook, Harcourt Brace College Publishers, Ft. Worth, TX, 2002. Work pictured pp. 12, 228, 257, 291. Cited pp. 257. 2001 The Contemporary Potter , Rockport Publishers, Gloucer, MA. Compilation and reprint of The Best of Pottery and The Best of Pottery 2. The Art of Contemporary American Pottery , by Kevin Hluch. Krause Publications, p.41, p.92, p.144.The Ceramic Glaze Handbook, by Mark Burleson, Lark Books, Asheville, NC. Works pictured pp. 76, 77, 110, glaze recipe p.110.Ceramics: Mastering the Craft, new edition, Richard Zakin. Work pictured.Handbuilt Tableware , by Kathy Triplett, Lark Books, Asheville, NC. Works pictured p122, 125. 2000 Functional Pottery; Form and Aesthetic in Pots of Purpose , Second Edition, Robin Hopper, Krause Publications, Iola, WI, 2000. Work pictured pp. 109, 177, citation 220. 1999 Working with Clay , Susan Peterson, 1999, Prentice Hall Inc., Saddle River, NJ. Work pictured p.78.Painted Ceramics , Brenda Pegrun, 1999, Crowood Press, UK. Work pictured. pp.17, 74-75.The Craft and Art of Clay , 3rd ed, Susan Peterson. Work pictured, color, p.62.The New Majolica; Contemporary approaches to Color and Technique in Tin Glaze , Ostermann, Matthias, published by A & C Black, London, in ‘99, ISBN 0-7136-4878-3. Cited p.5, 105, work pictured, color, p.124.A Potter's Workbook , Clary Illian. University of Iowa Press, 1999. P. 93. Work pictured.Tableware in Clay - from Studio and Workshop , Karen Wood, Crowood Press, UK, 1999. Work pictured, color: back cover, pp.13, 77,97, 124, 137.Citation pp.84, 180.Surface Decoration for Low-Fire Ceramics , Lynn Peters, Lark Books, Asheville, NC, 1999. Work pictured, color, p.55 Selected Exhibitions 2007 KOBO Galley, Seattle, WA.Simple Cup Invitational.Main Street Art Gallery, Edwardsville, IL. Hand Held Drinking Vessels. Curator: Dan Anderson.AMACO/Brent Contemporary Clay Gallery, Indianapolis, IN. Majolica Traditions. Invitational in conjunction with workshop.Northern Clay Center, Minneapolis, MN. Eat with Your Eyes: An Exhibition of Tables, Pottery and Food. Invitational. Santa Fe Clay Gallery, Santa Fe, NM. Botanical. Invitational. Cerlan Gallery, Lexington, KY. Majolica invitational.Thrown Together, Louisville, KY, Academia, the New Apprenticeship, curated by Ben Carter, in conjunction with the National Council on Education for the Ceramic Arts conference. University of Northern Alabama, Florence, AL, Alabama Clay Conference Exhibition. Invitational.Santa Fe Clay, Santa Fe, NM, “Tea”. Invitational. 2006 Trax Gallery, Berkeley , CA. “4 Sensibilities: Linda Arbuckle, Peter Beasecker , Liz Lurie, Missy McCormick ”. Invitational.Charlie Cummings Gallery , “Cup, the Intimate Object V”. Invitational, as last year's juror. Ceramics Museum , Jingdezhen , People's Republic of China , "Annual Jingdezhen Ceramics Fair, International Exhibition". Invitational. Dick Lehman Pottery , Goshen , IN. "Extended Hands: A Show of Support" Invitational benefit. Racine Art Museum, Wustrum Campus, Racine, WI. “Treasure Hunt: Teapots”. Curator: Bruce W. Pepich. University Gallery, University of FL, Gainesville, FL.“University of Florida 42nd Annual Art Faculty Exhibition”. Japanese Gardens, Portland, OR, National Council on Education for the Ceramic Arts conference, "Pots in Portland: 15 Approaches", curated by Dan Anderson. Hilton Portland , Portland, OR. "La Mesa", Santa Fe Clay, invitational. Norman R. Eppink Art Gallery, Emporia State University, Emporia, KS. “Surface Matters”. Invitational. University Gallery, University of FL, Gainesville, FL.“University of Florida 41st Annual Art Faculty Exhibition”. 2005 Baltimore Clayworks, Baltimore, MD. “The Informed Surface”. Invited as curator and participant.Akar Gallery and Design, Iowa City, IA. One person show.Blue Spiral Gallery, Asheville, NC. One-person feature show.Santa Fe Clay, Santa Fe, NM. “Cups, Cups, Cups”. Invitational. Santa Fe Clay, Santa Fe, NM. “American Masters”. Invitational.Penland School of Crafts, “20th Annual Benefit Auction”. Benefit, invitational.Fort Wayne Museum of Art, Fort Wayne, IN. “Contemporary Functional Ceramics: Transcending Utilitarian Concerns”. Curator: Charlie Cummings. Blue Spiral Gallery, Asheville, NC. “Hot/Ice Tea IV:Teapots & Pitchers”. Invitational. Santa Fe Clay, Santa Fe, NM. “Pattern & Surface: Linda Arbuckle, Kathryn Finnerty, Lisa Orr, Triesch Voelker”. Invitational. Homewood House Museum, Baltimore, MD. “Earthenware Potters”. In conjunction with the annual National Council on Education for the Ceramic Arts Conference. Invitational.Curator: Gail Kendall. Signature Shop, Atlanta, GA, “Hot Stuff/Clay Tigers; LSU Ceramics 1970-2005”. Invitational. Travels to Shaw Center for the Arts. Louisiana State University School of Art Gallery, Baton Rouge, LA. Harn Museum, University of FL, Gainesville, FL.“University of Florida 40th Annual Art Faculty Exhibition”.