John Schwarz – Biography

Education
1982 Bachelor of Fine Art in Ceramics, Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti, MI
1984 Master of Fine Art in Ceramics, University of Michigan School of Art, Ann Arbor, MI
1983-84 Teaching Assistant in Ceramics, University of Michigan School of Art, Ann Arbor, MI

Experience

1984-Present Ceramics/Sculpture Instructor, Detroit Country Day School, Birmingham MI
2001 Workshop Instructor, Raku Glazing / Firing Technique, River Gallery Fine Art and Chelsea Center for the Development of the Arts Chelsea, MI
1998 Teacher of the Year, Metro Parent Magazine, Oakland County, MI
1997 Co-coordinator of “Empty Bowls Fundraiser” MAEA Conference, Detroit, MI
1996 Guest Lecturer, MAEA Conference, Lansing MI
1995-97 Coordinator of “Empty Bowls Fundraiser”, Detroit Country Day School, Birmingham, MI

Exhibits
2010 Chelsea Sculpture Walk, 1-year display, Chelsea Public Library, Chelsea, MI
2010 Art Prize Art Competition, Sept – Oct, Grand Valley State University, Grand Rapids, MI
2010 Open Competition, Berkowitz Gallery, University of Michigan, Dearborn, MI
2009 Art Prize Art Completion, Sept – Oct, Grand Valley State University, Grand Rapids, MI
2009 By All Means Show, Buckham Gallery, Flint, MI. Second Place award
2009 Risk takers and Innovators Show, Tribute to John Stephenson. Clay Gallery, Ann Arbor, MI 2008 Marshall Fredrick’s Sculpture Museum Show, Saginaw, MI.

Honorable Mention
2007 Mechanical Nature, River Gallery Fine Art, Chelsea, MI
2007 Blooms, Bugs, Beasts, The Scarab Club, Detroit, MI. First Place award
2006 Grosse Pointe Artists Association Juried Exhibition, Best in Show, Grosse Pointe, MI
2002 Clay / Paper / Wood / Canvas, River Gallery, Chelsea, MI
2002 Faculty Exhibition, Detroit Country Day School, Birmingham, MI
2001 Reflections, Uzlac Gallery, Pontiac, MI
1984 MFA Exhibit, University of Michigan School of Art, Ann Arbor, MI
1982 BFA Exhibit, Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti, MI

Published
2010 Indiana Lakes Magazine, Featured article, August
2008 Sculptural Pursuit Magazine, Fall Cover and eight page feature article

Collections
Ripley’s Believe it or Not International Museums and Collections
University of Michigan Ross Business School Collection

Representation

River Gallery Fine Art, Chelsea MI