.jpeg)
About the Artist
I was born in Brigham City, Utah. I first found ceramics at Box Elder High learning from Lee Burningham. I continued ceramics in college at Utah State University where I studied under John Neely and Dan Murphy, and found a connection to wood firing. While studying, I also met my beautiful wife, Caitlin.
After graduating with a BFA in ceramics, I moved to Edinboro, PA to work as a ceramics studio technician at Edinboro University of Pennsylvania under the direction of Lee Rexrode and Chuck Johnson. While there, I developed multiple clay bodies for soda and wood firing.
I then moved on to work as a resident artist at Taos Clay in Taos, New Mexico. There I continued his research of firing wood kilns in differing atmospheres. I also took on the responsibilities of a studio technician, gallery attendant, ceramics instructor, and show curator.
After my residency, I moved to Columbia, Missouri to study under Bede Clarke and Joe Pintz in pursuit of his Masters of Fine Art. At Mizzou, I experimented with a variety of technical processes, primarily focusing on wheel thrown pottery and hand built sculpture. I fired his work in a variety of different wood kilns researching multiple firing patterns.
After receiving my Masters in Fine Arts, I worked as the wood fire resident at The Clay Studio of Missoula for two years. There I developed wild clays to be used in reduction cooling, glazes, and as additions to Wollastonite clay bodies. I rebuilt the CSOM anagama and increased the efficiency to get hotter using less wood and time. While in Missoula, our daughter Wren was born.
I am now the artist in residence at Peninsula College in Port Angeles, WA. I spend my time in the studio making work, teaching classes, being with my family, and anything outdoors (mountain biking, hiking, cross country skiing).
CURRICULUM VITAE
Education
2017 MFA, Ceramics, University of Missouri, Columbia, MO
2012 BFA, Ceramics, Utah State University, Logan, UT
2009 General Studies, Southern Utah University, Cedar City, UT
Solo Exhibitions
2019 Steep and Brew, Catalyst, Missoula, MT
2018 Tea: Vessels by Scott McClellan, Lake Missoula Tea Company, Missoula, MT
2017 The Mass of Solitude, George Caleb Bingham Gallery, Columbia, MO
2016 The Contemplative Vessel, Annex Gallery, Western Illinois University, Macomb, IL
2015 Lithics, Craft Studio Gallery, Columbia, MO
Monoliths, Dogwood gallery, Columbia, MO
2014 Methods of Abrasion: by Scott McClellan, Taos Clay, El Prado, NM
2013 Strata: by Scott McClellan, Gia’s Gallery, Logan, UT
Invitational Exhibitions
2019 Over the Divide, Flex Gallery, St. Paul, MN
Ceramics Invitational, GVA Gallery, University of Montana, Missoula, MT
2018 Gonfu Teawares, Lane Community College, Eugene, OR
Emerging Wood Fire Artists, Free Ceramics, Helena, MT
INTL Wood Fire, Schaller Gallery, Saint Josephs, MI
Potsketch, The Clay Studio of Missoula, Missoula, MT
Harnessing the Power and Magic, The Artist's Space, Missoula, MT
2017 Current Residents, The Clay Studio of Missoula, Missoula, MT
American Wood Fired Ceramics Invitational, MSO International, Missoula, MT
Yunomi 2017, Clay Akar, Iowa City, IA
Cup: The Intimate Object XII, Charlie Cummings Gallery, Chapel Hill, NC
Varsity Art XXI, Art Saint Louis, St. Louis, MO
2016 MU Ceramics Graduate Exhibition, Carter Art Gallery, Kansas City, MO
USU Alumni Exhibition, Nora-Eccles Harrison Museum of Art, USU, Logan, UT
Vision and Persistence: 30 Years of Ceramic Excellence, NCECA, Kansas City, MO
2014 Glazed By Fire: Atmospheric Invitational, Taos Clay, El Prado, NM
Taos Artists Invitational, Ortiz Gallery, Taos, NM
On The Horizon Invitational, St. Petersburg Clay, St. Petersburg, FL
2013 Tres-Piedres Wood Fire Invitational, Wannamaker Gallery, Taos, NM
Strata: by Scott McClellan, Gia’s Gallery, Logan, UT
Juried Exhibitions
2018 DelecTable, Art Students League, Denver, CO
Last Call, Companion Gallery, Humboldt, TN
Twin Cups, Potter Art Gallery, Missouri Western University, St. Joseph, MO
2017 Tea Bowl National, Bredin-Lee Gallery, Kansas City, MO
The Clay Cup: Vessel, Icon, Canvas, George Caleb Bingham Gallery, Columbia, MO
Table Top, Alexandria,The Art League, VA
Working Pots II, James May Gallery, Algoma, WI
2016 The Clay Cup: Vessel, Icon, Canvas, George Caleb Bingham Gallery, Columbia, MO
Mugshot Monday Exhibition, Lillstreet Gallery, Chicago, IL
Tea Bowl National, Avalia Gallery, Kansas City, MO
Cup: The Intimate Object XII, Charlie Cummings Gallery, Chapel Hill, NC
Irons in the Fire, Companion Gallery, Humboldt, TN
BOWLS: Exhibition, Guilford Art Center, Guilford, CT
Off the Table, Potter Art Gallery, Missouri Western University, St. Joseph, MO
Twin Cups, Potter Art Gallery, Missouri Western University, St. Joseph, MO
White Walls II, George Caleb Bingham Gallery, University of MO, Columbia, MO
Last Call, Companion Gallery, Humboldt, TN
Sip, Non-Fiction Gallery, Savannah, GA
2015 Strictly Functional Pottery National, Lancaster, PA
Tabletop, Art League Gallery, Alexandria, VA
Tea Bowl National, Avalia Gallery, Kansas City, MO
White Walls, George Caleb Bingham Gallery, Columbia, MO
2014 Coffee Tea or, Terra Incognito, Oak Park, IL
Beyond the Brickyard, The Archie Bray Foundation, Helena, MT
Drink This! International Cup Show, Workhouse Art Center, Lorton, VA
2013 New Mexico Wood Fire Potters, Wannamaker Gallery, Taos, NM
Wooster Clay Exhibit, Wayne Center for the Arts, Wooster, OH
2012 USU Annual Undergraduate Exhibition, Gallery 102, Logan, UT
Strictly Functional Pottery National, Lancaster, PA
Tea-Ceramics Exhibit, Art League Gallery, Alexandria, VA
Senior BFA Exhibition, Gallery 102, USU, Logan. UT
2011 USU Annual Undergraduate Exhibition, Gallery 102, Logan, UT
Gallery Walk, The Italian Place, Logan UT
Please Touch the Art, Twain Tippetts Gallery, USU, Logan, UT
2010 USU Annual Undergraduate Exhibition, Gallery 102, Logan, UT
Birmingham's Alum, The Italian Place, Logan UT
Please Touch the Art, Twain Tippets Gallery, USU, Logan, UT
USU Annual Undergraduate Exhibition, Gallery 102, Logan, UT
Publications
2019 Ceramics Monthly, Emerging Artist, May 2019
2018 Ceramics Monthly, Highlights, April 2018
Last Call, Companion Gallery Publication, February 2018
2017 Inspiring Food and Culture, Feast Magazine, January 2017
2016 Medicinal Mushrooms: Teas and Tonics, Terra Soul Magazine, September 2016
Irons in the Fire, Companion Gallery Publication, September 2016
Artisan Food and Beverage, CRAFT Magazine, April 2016
Bongo Coffee Advertisement, CRAFT Magazine, April 2016
Cha is Chinese for Tea, CRAFT Magazine, March 2016
Season’s Coffee, CRAFT Magazine, March 2016
Last Call, Companion Gallery Publication, February 2016
Grain to Glass, CRAFT Magazine, January 2016
2015 East Indian Sherry Advertisement, December 2015
Awards
2018 Best in Show, DelecTable, Student Art League, Denver, CO
2017 Purchase Award, Tea Bowl National, Kansas City, MO
Missouri Varsity Artist Acknowledgement Award, St. Louis, MO
2016 Art 21 Academic Excellence Award, Art Saint Louis, St. Louis, MO
Purchase Award, Guilford Art Center, Guilford, CT
2013 Phyllis Blair Clark Scholarship, Wayne Center for the Arts, Wooster, OH
2012 Purchase Award, Tea-Ceramics Exhibit, Art League Gallery, Alexandria, VA
Wingate Fellowship Nominee, USU, Logan, UT
Dean’s List, USU, Logan, UT
2011 Most Enticing in Show, Please Touch the Art
Professional Experience
2018 Resident Artist, The Clay Studio of Missoula, Missoula, MT
2017 Resident Artist, The Clay Studio of Missoula, Missoula, MT
Ceramics Studio Technician, The Craft Studio, Columbia, MO
2016 Treasurer, MU Clay Club, Columbia, MO
Ceramics Studio Technician, The Craft Studio, Columbia, MO
President, MU Clay Club, Columbia, MO
2015 Ceramics Studio Technician, University of Missouri, Columbia, MO
Ceramics Studio Technician, The Craft Studio, Columbia, MO
President, MU Clay Club, Columbia, MO
2014 Ceramics Studio Technician, The Craft Studio, Columbia, MO
Ceramics Studio Technician, University of Missouri, Columbia, MO
Exhibition Curator, Wannamaker Gallery, Taos, NM
Resident Artist, Taos Clay, El Prado, NM
Gallery Assistant, Wannamaker Gallery, Taos, NM
Resident Artist, Taos Clay, El Prado, NM
2013 Gallery Assistant, Wannamaker Gallery, Taos, NM
Resident Artist, Taos Clay, El Prado, NM
Glaze Specialist, Campbell Pottery, Cambridge Springs, PA
Studio Technician, University of Edinboro, Edinboro, PA
Workshop Assistant, Erie Clay Space, Erie, PA
2012 Juror, USU Annual Undergraduate Exhibition, Gallery 102, Logan, UT
President, USU Ceramics Guild, Logan, UT
Teaching Experience
2019 Throwing Workshop, University of Montana, Missoula, MT
Beginning Ceramics Workshop, University of Montana Western, Dillon, MT
Wood Firing Ceramics, The Clay Studio of Missoula, Missoula, MT
Beginning Wheel Throwing, The Clay Studio of Missoula, Missoula, MT
2018 Kiln Building, The Clay Studio of Missoula, Missoula, MT
Functional and Sculptural Vessels, University of Montana Western, Dillon, MT
Native Materials Clay and Glaze Calc, The Clay Studio of Missoula. Missoula, MT
Private Instructor, The Clay Studio of Missoula, Missoula, MT
Wood Firing Ceramics, The Clay Studio of Missoula, Missoula, MT
Teen Beginning Wheel Throwing, The Clay Studio of Missoula, Missoula, MT
2017 Wood Firing Ceramics, The Clay Studio of Missoula, Missoula, MT
Wheel Throwing Workshop, Central Illinois University, Macomb, IL
Intro to Ceramics, University of Missouri, Columbia, MO
2016 Private Instructor, Access Arts, Columbia, MO
Summer Art Camp, The Craft Studio, Columbia, MO
Beginning Wheel Throwing, Access Arts, Columbia, MO
Beginning Ceramics, University of Missouri, Columbia, MO
Intro to Hand-Build Ceramics, The Craft Studio, Columbia, MO
Intro to Wheel Thrown Ceramics, The Craft Studio, Columbia, MO
2015 3-D Design, University of Missouri, Columbia, MO
Beginning Ceramics, The Craft Studio, Columbia, MO
2014 Beginning Ceramics, The Craft Studio, Columbia, MO
Glaze Calculation Workshop, Taos Clay, El Prado, NM
Throw and Fire: Raku Ceramics, Taos Clay, El Prado, NM
Hand Building Workshop, Taos Clay, El Prado, NM
Mold Making Workshop, Taos Clay, El Prado, NM
Community Ceramics Class, Taos Clay, El Prado, NM
Intro To Ceramics, Taos Clay, El Prado, NM
2013 Throw and Fire: Raku Ceramics, Taos Clay, El Prado, NM
Intro to Ceramics, Taos Clay, El Prado, NM
Community Ceramics Class, Taos Clay, El Prado, NM
Intro To Ceramics, Taos Clay, El Prado, NM
Table for Four Tableware Workshop, The Clay Space, Erie, PA
Assistant Ceramics Teacher, Allenstone Gallery and Studio, Erie PA,
Teaching Assistant, Edinboro University, Edinboro, PA
2012 Ceramics Hand building Workshop, Davinci Art Academy, Ogden, UT
Ceramics Hand Building Workshop, Logan High School, Logan, UT