Education
Clemson University, Clemson, South Carolina. Masters of Fine Arts awarded in 2009.
University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Tennessee. Bachelors of Fine Arts awarded in 2006.
Artist Residency Programs
Tainan National University of the Applied Arts, Tainan, Taiwan (2008).
Selected Collections
Nerman Museum of Contemporary Art, Overland Park, KS.
The Collection of William and Christy Geutreaux, Kansas City, MO.
Teaching Experience
2017 Adjunct Assistant Professor, Ceramics I & II, Johnson County Community College, Overland Park, KS.
2016 Adjunct Assistant Professor, Ceramics I & II, Johnson County Community College, Overland Park, KS.
2015 Adjunct Assistant Professor, Ceramics I & II, Johnson County Community College, Overland Park, KS.
2014 Instructor, Slip Casting and Mold Making, Johnson County Community College, Overland Park, KS.
2013 Studio Instructional Aide, Johnson County Community College, Overland Park, KS.
Instructor, Ceramics. Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts, Gatlinburg, TN.
2011 Instructor, Hand-building. Mighty Mud Studio, Knoxville, TN.
2010 Instructor, Advanced Wheel-throwing. Mighty Mud Studio, Knoxville, TN.
Instructor, Beginning Hand-building. Mighty Mud Studio, Knoxville, TN.
2009 Instructor of Record, Art 217: Beginning Ceramics. Clemson University, Clemson, SC.
Instructor of Record, Art 217: Beginning Ceramics. Clemson University, Clemson, SC.
2008 Instructor of Record, Art 217: Introduction to Ceramics. Clemson University, Clemson, SC.
Teaching Assistant, Art 317 & 417: Intermediate and Advanced Ceramics. Clemson University, Clemson, SC.
2007 Teaching Assistant, Art 317 & 417: Intermediate and Advanced Ceramics. Clemson University, Clemson, SC.
Technician Experience
2017 Ceramics Studio Technician, Johnson County Community College, Overland Park, KS.
2016 Ceramics Studio Technician, Johnson County Community College, Overland Park, KS.
2015 Ceramics Studio Technician, Johnson County Community College, Overland Park, KS.
2014 Ceramics Studio Technician, Johnson County Community College, Overland Park, KS.
2013 Ceramics Studio Technician, Johnson County Community College, Overland Park, KS.
Kiln Repair, Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts, Gatlinburg, Tennessee.
2009 Wood Kiln Building, Clemson University, Clemson, SC.
2008 Ceramics Studio Technician, Clemson University, Clemson, SC.
2007 Ceramics Studio Technician, Clemson University, Clemson, SC.
Selected Exhibitions of Studio Works
2017 Kansas City Urban Potters, "Curated Table." Kansas City, MO.
Red Star Studios, "Spring Show and Sale." Kansas City, MO.
2016 Nerman Museum of Contemporary Art, “Beyond Bounds: Dazzling!” Overland Park, Kansas.
Charno Gallery, "One Night Stand." Kansas City, MO.
Red Star Studios, "Holiday Show and Sale." Kansas City, MO.
Greenwood Gallery, "Nasty Folk." Kansas City, Missouri.
2015 Plenum Space Gallery, "Cast Away." Kansas City, Missouri.
Epsten Gallery at Kansas City Jewish Museum of Contemporary Art, "UrbanSuburban XI." Overland Park, Kansas.
Emerge Gallery, “Tiny Art Show.” Greenville, North Carolina.
2014 Nerman Museum of Contemporary Art, “Beyond Bounds: Electric!” Overland Park, Kansas.
Franklin Arts Center, "Transitions.” Brainerd, Minnesota.
Mallin Gallery, "KCAC Public Hanging." Kansas City, Missouri.
Herron Gallery at IUPUI, "Ossuary II." Indianapolis, Indiana.
Tampa Museum of Art, “Five by Five.” Tampa, Florida.
Baltimore Clayworks, “3rd Annual Cup Exhibition.” Baltimore, Maryland.
2013 Downtown Gallery of the University of Tennessee, “Ossuary.” Knoxville, Tennessee.
2012 Arts Center of Greenwood, “Art of the Hunt.” Greenwood, South Carolina.
Terra Incognito Gallery, “Pour.” Oak Park, IL.
2011 Redline Gallery, “Small Hidden Doors.” Farragut, Tennessee.
Unarmed Merchants Gallery, “Trunk Show.” Knoxville, Tennessee.
Bennett Gallery, “Dogwood Arts Regional Juried Fine Art Exhibition.” Knoxville, Tennessee.
2010 Center for the Visual Arts, Clemson University, “Celebration.” Clemson, South Carolina.
2009 Rudolph E. Lee Gallery, Clemson University, “Recollection / Re-collection: MFA Thesis Exhibition of Samuel Davis and Marty Epp-Carter.” Clemson, South Carolina. (two person exhibition)
2008 Unarmed Merchants Gallery, “Featured Artist: Samuel Davis.” Knoxville, Tennessee.
Macon Contemporary Arts Center, “Role Call.” Macon Georgia.
Anderson Arts Center, “Clemson Anagama.” Anderson, South Carolina.
2007 John Acorn Masters Gallery, Clemson University, “MFA First Years.” Clemson, South Carolina.
2006 Ewing Gallery, University of Tennessee, “ELIXIR” 59th Annual Student Art Competition. Knoxville, Tennessee.
Mighty Mud Gallery, “UT Ceramics Department Invitational.” Knoxville, TN
2005 Three Flights Up Gallery, “Wood-Fired Function.” Knoxville, Tennessee.
Mighty Mud Gallery, “Mighty Mud Grand Opening Show.” Knoxville, Tennessee.
Gallery 1010, “Pretty in Porcelain II.” Knoxville, Tennessee.
Baltimore Convention Center, “Boat Show/Guerillas.” Baltimore, Maryland.
2004 Gallery 1010, “Pretty in Porcelain.” Knoxville, Tennessee.
Gallery 1010, “Model of Expectations.” Knoxville, Tennessee.
Grants / Fellowships / Awards / Nominations
2011 3rd place Merit Award. “Dogwood Arts Regional Juried Fine Arts Exhibition.”
2009 Graduate Teaching Assistantship, Clemson University. Teacher of Record, Ceramics 217.
Graduate Teaching Assistantship, Clemson University. Teacher of Record, Ceramics 217.
Dean’s List, Clemson University.
2008 Departmental Fellowship, Clemson University. TNNUA Artist in Residency, Tainan, Taiwan.
Graduate Teaching Assistantship, Clemson University. Teacher of Record, Ceramics 217.
Dean’s List. Clemson University.
2007 Graduate Assistantship, Clemson University. Graduate Teaching Assistant and Studio Technician.
Dean’s List, Clemson University.
2006 Arrowmont Scholarship Award, University of Tennessee. “ELIXIR” 59th Annual Student Art Competition.
Workshops / Demonstrations / Speaking Engagements
2015 Teapots and More, JCLS, Overland Park, KS.
2014Pecha Kucha, Artist INC, University of Missouri Kansas City, Kansas City, MO.
2013 Instructor’s Assistant, Sarah Jaeger Workshop, Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts, Gatlinburg, TN.
2012 Holiday Cookie and Milk Sets, Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts, Gatlinburg, TN.
2009 Yunomis, Walhalla Middle, Walhalla, SC.
Gallery Talk, Rudolph E. Lee Gallery, Clemson, SC.
Clemson Art Dept. Open House, Clemson, SC.
2008 Slab-built Vessels, TNNUA, Tainan, Taiwan.
TNNUA Lecture, Tainan, Taiwan.
Art Dept. Open House, Clemson University, Clemson, SC.
Professional Experience
2016 Demonstrating Artist Coordinator, 50th NCECA Conference, Kansas City, MO.
2015 Panel Moderator, Nerman MoCA Third Thursdays, Overland Park, KS.
Exhibition Juror, 36th Annual Westport Art Fair, Kansas City, MO.
Exhibition Juror, 2015 CTE Ceramics Competition, Overland Park, KS.
2014 Exhibition Juror, 2014 CTE Ceramics Competition, Overland Park, KS.
Exhibition Juror, Douglas County Regional Art Fair, Lawrence, KS.
2013 Instructor Assistant, Surface and Form with Sarah Jaeger, Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts. Gatlinburg, TN.
Art Vendor, Tennessee Federation of Garden Clubs 86th Annual Convention. Knoxville, TN.
2010 Production Potter, Rob Gentry Claysmith, Pendleton, SC.
Exhibition Juror, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Art Contest, Anderson Art Center, Anderson, SC.
Workshops Attended
James Turrell, Bill Brouillard, Andy Shaw and Doug Casebeer at Clemson University.
Richard Notkin, Linda Arbuckle, Ellen Shankin, Mark Burns, Lisa Orr, Josh DeWeese and Bobby Silverman at the University of Tennessee.
Sarah Jaeger and Mark Peters at Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts.
Group Affiliations
Kansas City Artists Coalition (2014-Present)
Artist Inc., Kansas City(2014-Present)
National Council on Education of the Ceramic Arts (2005-Present)
Mid-South Sculpture Alliance (2012-Present)
International Sculpture Center (2012-Present)
Publications
2015 The Pitch. Volume 35, Number 6, Aug. 6. Kansas City, MO.
2012 Knoxville News Sentinel. Apr. 5. Knoxville, TN.
Metro Pulse. Volume 22, Number 13, Mar. 29. Knoxville, TN.
2009 Timeout: Lee Art Gallery, The Tiger. Volume 103, Nov. 20. Clemson, SC.
The Keowee Courier. Sept. 3. Walhalla, SC.
2006 Ewing Gallery Review, The Daily Beacon. Volume 102. Knoxville, TN.