ALLISON
ARKUSH
2022
University of Nebraska - Lincoln - Lincoln, NE
Master of Fine Arts, Ceramics concentration
2016
New York University - Gallatin School of Individualized Study - New York City, NY
Bachelor of Arts, magna cum laude
Interdisciplinary individualized major: The History and Psychology of Madness, and their Relationship with Visual Art. Minored in Child and Adolescent Mental Health Studies and in Studio Art.
Awards, Grants and Fellowships
2022
Dan and Barbara Howard Creative Achievement Award, University of Nebraska - Lincoln, Lincoln, NE
Hixon-Lied Creative Activity Grant, University of Nebraska - Lincoln, Lincoln, NE
2019-22
Edgren Graduate Teaching Fellowship, University of Nebraska - Lincoln, Lincoln, NE
Hixson-Lied Fellowship, University of Nebraska - Lincoln, Lincoln, NE
2018
Residency Scholarship Award, Vermont Studio Center, Johnson, VT
Studio Assistant Scholarship Award, Penland School of Art and Craft, Spruce Pine, NC
2017
Work Study Scholarship Award, Penland School of Art and Craft, Spruce Pine, NC
2011-16
Dean’s List, New York University, New York City, NY
Exhibitions
2024
A Tender Limb, Reisig and Taylor Contemporary, Los Angeles, CA (January 27-February 24) – three person show
2022
Annual Benefit Art Auction, Bemis Center, Omaha, NE (October 1-28) – selected participant
Junk in the Trunk, Baltimore Clayworks, Baltimore, MD (September 17 –November 5) — group show, juried by Natalia Arbelaez
It Won’t Be Easy, Thesis exhibition, Eisentrager-Howard Gallery at University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Lincoln, NE (March 21-25) — solo show, MFA Thesis
2021
Well, It’s Progress, MEDICI Gallery at University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Lincoln, NE (Feb 20-26) – solo installation
2020
Group Show, Turbine Flats Gallery Lincoln, NE (October) – group show juried by Eddie Dominguez
2019
She’s Not Done, MEDICI Gallery at University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Lincoln, NE (Dec 8-15) – solo installation
C3: Cultivating Ceramic Collaboration, Lux Center for the Arts, Lincoln, NE (December) - group show
Gossamer, La Bodega Gallery, Brooklyn, NY (March) - group show
2015
Illustrations of Anxiety, Gallatin Arts Festival at New York University, New York City, NY (April) – group show
Relevant Professional Experience
2022
Assistant Coordinator of 3-D Fundamentals, University of Nebraska - Lincoln, NE (in progress, Fall 2022)
Assisting Prof Byron Anway in curriculum development; tool/material/studio maintenance; and supervise & train incoming 3D Design graduate teaching assistants.
Adjunct Instructor, University of Nebraska - Lincoln, Lincoln, NE (in progress, Fall 2022)
3-D Design Fundamentals ARTP-152-005
3-D Design Fundamentals ARTP-152-006
Adjunct Instructor, University of Nebraska - Lincoln, Lincoln, NE (Summer 2022)
Beginning Handbuilding CERM-132/232
Graduate Instructor of Record, University of Nebraska - Lincoln, Lincoln, NE (Spring 2022)
Beginning Handbuilding CERM-132/232
2021
Graduate Instructor of Record, University of Nebraska - Lincoln, Lincoln, NE (Fall 2021)
3-D Design Fundamentals ARTP-152
Children’s Ceramics Class Instructor, Lux Center for the Arts, Lincoln, NE (Summer 2021)
Graduate Instructor of Record, University of Nebraska - Lincoln, Lincoln, NE (Spring 2021)
Handbuilding for Non-Majors CERM-132
2020
Graduate Instructor of Record, University of Nebraska - Lincoln, Lincoln, NE (Spring 2020)
3-D Design Fundamentals ARTP-152
2019
Graduate Teaching Assistant, University of Nebraska - Lincoln, Lincoln, NE (Fall 2019)
Assistant to Professor Byron Anway in 3-D Design Fundamentals ARTP-152
2018
Freelance Artist, NOVO Arts Inc., Brooklyn, NY (October 2017 to June 2018)
Painted (oils and acrylics) and built mixed media sculptures and sample pieces for NOVO's corporate clients.
Ceramics Studio Assistant, Penland School of Art and Craft, Spruce Pine, NC (April 2018)
Assistant for Lisa Pedolsky’s weeklong ceramic handbuilding workshop. Answered student questions, maintained studio materials, fired kilns, mixed glazes.
2017
Ceramics Teacher, ClayHouse Brooklyn, Brooklyn, NY (June 2017 - October 2017)
Taught weekly children’s handbuilding and wheel throwing classes, private lessons, summer intensive classes.
Studio Manager, ClayHouse Brooklyn, Brooklyn, NY (June 2017 - October 2017)
Maintained the ceramics studio: making glazes/slips/washes, stacking and firing electric kilns, reclaiming clay, leading and delegating to other technicians, maintaining material inventories and placing orders, monitor and advise students, members, teachers, and employees.
2016
Ceramics Teacher for Summer Art Intensive Program, New York University, Steinhardt, New York City, NY
(Summer 2016 and summer 2015)
Taught two daily three-hour high school classes. Demonstrated coil, pinch, slab, wheel throwing, slip-casting, glazing and glaze mixing techniques. Created class syllabus, daily lesson plans, assignments, and lead critiques of student work. Fired multiple electric kiln weekly, recycled clay, and other studio maintenance.
Project Manager and Volunteer, NYU Langone Medical Center, Pediatric Unit, New York City, NY (September 2015 - May 2016)
Developed and implemented a new art therapy based program centered around the use of clay as an expressive medium. Oversaw weekly sessions with children of all ages and prognoses. Created lesson plans and conducted demonstrations accessible to a wide range of ages and abilities.
Ceramic Studio Monitor and Teaching Assistant, New York University, Steinhardt, New York City, NY (July 2015 - May 2016)
Responsibilities included weekly electric firings, reclaiming clay, mixing and maintaining glazes, answering student questions, and studio maintenance. Assisted the professors in their class demonstrations.
Residencies and Workshops
2018
Kinetic Sculpture Workshop, Anderson Ranch, Snow Mass, CO (July - August 2018)
Weeklong workshop with Jon Kessler. Selected to receive scholarship from a pool of competitive applicants.
Fibers Workshop, Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts, Gatlinburg, TN (July 2018)
Weeklong workshop taught by Julia Gartrell. Covered basketry techniques using found or thrift materials. Selected to receive scholarship from a pool of competitive applicants.
Sculpture Residency, Vermont Studio Center, Johnson, VT (June - July 2018)
Month-long residency. Selected to receive work-study scholarship.
2017
Atmospheric Firing Residency, Penland School of Art and Craft, Spruce Pine, NC (March 2017 - May 2017)
Eight-week intensive program taught by Nick Schwartz. Salt, soda, and wood firing. Selected to receive work-study scholarship.
2016
Box Making for Book Artists, Penland School of Art and Craft, Spruce Pine, NC (October 2016)