Masters of Art- Ceramics U.W. Milwaukee 1985

30 Post Graduate credits

B.S. Art Education U.W. La Crosse 1972

 

Occupation

Art Instructor. Ceramics & Sculpture, Arrowhead High School

Hartland, Wisconsin   1978-2004

Art Instructor.  Howards Grove Schools, K-6

Howards Grove, Wisconsin 1972-1977

 

Shows and Exhibitions

2019 Hometown Hartland Exhibition, Hartland, WI

2018 Solo Show “ Walk of Wonder II, Heartroots Studio, Hartland, WI

2017 Solo Show “ The Secret Sculpture Garden” Hilton Hotel Milwaukee, WI

2016 October “ Walk of Wonder “ Solo Show, Heartroots Studio,  Hartland,  WI                     

2015 Gallery Night and Day- Milwaukee, WI,  Solo Show “ Back on Track”

2010 Kettle Moraine Artists’ Tour

2010 Hartland Gallery Walk, Solo Exhibition, Hartland, WI

2008 Oconomowoc Festival of the Arts, Oconomowoc, WI

2004 Debra Lynn Gallery, 2 Person Show, Delafield, Wisconsin

2004 Drama: A Visual Interpretation. Windsor, Ontario 4 person Show

2004 Delafield Festival of the Arts:  Best of Show

2004&2005 Milwaukee Area Teachers of Art: MATA Show

2003&2004 Lake Country Artists Group Show, Delafield Fish Hatchery Building

1999 Solo Show, Carroll College, Waukesha, Wisconsin.  1999

1999 Kohler Art Festival, Sheboygan, Wisconsin

1990 Lakefront Festival of the Arts, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

1987 Solo Show, U.W. Sheboygan, Sheboygan, Wisconsin

1986 Solo Show. U.W. Waukesha, Waukesha, Wisconsin

1985 Group Show, “ Off the Wall “ U.W. Menasha, Menasha, Wisconsin

1983 Solo Show, Peck Marketing Center, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

 

Art & Education Awards

-Scholastic Art & Writing Awards- As an outstanding educator whose dedication,

commitment and guidance are represented by student work selected for National honors. 2002-2004

-Wisconsin Scholastic Art Awards- Ceramic & Sculpture students received top State awards.  1988-2004

-Milwaukee Teachers of Art Exhibition. Awards. 2004, 2005

-Rotary International World Peace and Understanding Finalist. 2002

-Waukesha County Arts Alliance- Arts Achievement Award (Education and Community involvement through the arts) 2002

-YMCA Christoph Memorial Award- Waukesha, Wisconsin. Peacemaker Award l990

-Milwaukee Art Commission Award of Excellence. “Educator Award “ For the extraordinary vision of his remarkable American-Soviet Mural Project, as a vehicle for peace, and for his contributions to the aesthetic and cultural image of the city. 1989

-Richard Lewandowski Memorial Award- “ Recognize and encourage the involvement of members and affiliate associations in humanitarian efforts”.  ----Wisconsin Education Association Council 1988

-Le Stomp: Impressions in Clay.  Co–produced award-winning documentary.

-National Cable Association 1985

 

Keynote Speaking Engagements

Wisconsin Education Association Leadership Conference

Ripon College, Ripon, Wisconsin 1996

International Conference on Healing through the Arts, Vancouver, B.C. Canada 1996

National Guidance Counselor Leadership Conference, St. Louis, MO 1994

Michigan Art Education Association Conference 1991

 

Presentations

Kansas State University, Manhattan, Kansas. Visiting artist 2011

United Nations- “ Share the Vision”- World Clay Stomp Project New York, NY. 1992

American/Soviet Citizens Summit- artist delegate & presenter, Alexandria, VA 1988

 

Commissions

-Ovation Sarah Chudnow, Jewish Community Center, Mequon, WI “Gateway: When Spirit Speaks” H. 10 ft. W. 9ft. D. 2ft., Stainless Steel, Fused Glass, 2018

-Milwaukee Tool Corporation, Brookfield, WI, “Its All about Tools” H. 5ft. W. 10ft. D. 8 inches.  Steel I beams, steel, fused colored glass.  LED lighting, wall piece, 2018

-Mark Smith Residence, Milwaukee, WI, H.3ft. W. 8ft. D. 6 inches, Fused glass, steel, LED lighting.  wall piece 2017

-Stephen Parry Smith Architects, Milwaukee, WI, glass wall column; fused glass, LED lighting, W. 14 in. H. 8 ft., 2016

-Dwight Foster Library, Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin.  Steel & Glass Installation H. 5 ft. x W. 12 ft. x D. 2 ft.  2012

-Victoria Lublin residence, Oconomowoc, WI, ceramic fireplace, 4 ft. x 8 ft., 2008

-Michael & Patricia Cullotti residence, Waukesha, WI, fused, colored glass & steel window, H. 3 ft. x W. 6 ft. x 2 in.,  2010                        

-Capitol Professional Building, Hartland, Wisconsin.  ceramic entryway 1987

-Dr. Christopher Graf, Sheboygan, Wisconsin.  175 sq. ft. ceramic floor 1976

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Collections

Masonite Corporation, Chicago, IL

Rahr West Art Museum, Manitowoc, WI

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Major International Art Installations

“ Share the Vision “ World Clay Stomp, Flagstaff, Arizona.  10ft. x 80ft. Mural 1993

Artists and Musicians from 37 countries participated along with the world

Community in creating this permanent work of art presented as a gift to the people of planet earth.

Installation: Prairie Peace Park, Lincoln, Nebraska.  1994

 

American-Soviet Mural Project. Milwaukee, Wisconsin 1989

Approximately 5000 people participated at Summerfest Grounds in Milwaukee creating lasting impressions of peace and friendship for the people and city of

St. Petersburg, Russia.  Installation at Port of St. Petersburg, Russia 1990

 

 

American-Soviet Mural Project. St. Petersburg Russia 1989

Several thousand Russian citizens participated at the Peter and Paul Fortress on the Neva River stomping clay and creating a ceramic mural as a gift to the people of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. 8 ft. x 36 ft.  Installation Mitchell International Airport 1990 

 

Community Based Art Installations

Harken International Headquarters, Pewaukee, Wisconsin 2012

Creation of an 85 sq. ft. mural created by employees and their families.

Theme: Above and below the sea

Hartland Public Library, Hartland, Wisconsin 2012

Clay stomp all ages. Creation of 16 panels 8 “ x  72” for addition to the library.

Schauer Art Center, Hartford, Wisconsin 2011

Community Clay Stomp all ages.  Dream, Create, Inspire.

3 outdoor ceramic panels 3.5 ft. x 5.5 ft.

Van Hise Elementary School, Madison, Wisconsin 2010

K-6 grade - creation of a ceramic mural 75 sq. ft. in entrance

Oshkosh North High School, Oshkosh, Wisconsin 2009

Creation of 3 ceramic panels 3 ft. x 3ft. for the entrance with art students

Schenk Elementary School, Madison, Wisconsin 2009

K-6 grade - 425 students created a 5ft. x 15 ft. mural for outdoor entrance

3 outdoor ceramic panels 3.5 ft. x 5.5 ft.

Lussier Community Education Center, Madison, Wisconsin 2008

Community clay stomp: creation of two ceramic columns at outdoor entrance

H. 6ft. W. 18 “ D. 18”

Oshkosh North High School, Oshkosh, Wisconsin 2009

Creation of 2 ceramic panels for the entrance with art students

Pewaukee Public Library- Pewaukee, Wisconsin 2005

Creation of a 150 sq. ft. ceramic mural don by the area community with the theme:

“Creating Community”.

Purdy Elementary School- Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin 2004

K-6 400 students created a 3-D outdoor ceramic free- standing piece. 75 sq. ft.

Theme: Generations  

Rahr West Art Museum- Manitowoc, Wisconsin 2003                                   

Participation of all ages creating 5 large ceramic discs 40 inches in diameter

Installed on the outdoor entrance wall to the Museum

Manitowoc Public Library- Manitowoc, Wisconsin 2003

Ceramic mural at the entrance of the children’s area of the library

Sharon Lynn Wilson Center for the Arts, Brookfield, Wisconsin 2002

Creation of two 3-D outdoor sculptures with community participation.

Theme: What is Art?  150 sq. ft.

Neenah High School, Neenah, Wisconsin   2002

Student participation in the creation of “ Peace Promises “

144 extruded cylinders 5 inches in diameter x 12 in length.

Cylinders where carved by students.  They were fired and mounted on an interactive wall system that allowed students to spin the cylinders.

Richards Elementary School- Whitefish Bay, Wisconsin 2002

Creation of ceramic mural with K-6 students for the indoor entrance to the school.

McFarland Elementary, McFarland, Wisconsin 2000

Creation of a ceramic mural for the indoor entrance to the school. 

Participation of K-3 students

McKinley Elementary- Wauwatosa, Wisconsin 1999

K-6 students participated in the creation of a 3-D outdoor ceramic sculpture

Theme: Things That Grow

Eisenhower Elementary- Wauwatosa, Wisconsin 1998

K-6 students created a ceramic mural for the entrance of the school.

Stone Bank Elementary School- Stone Bank, Wisconsin 1995

Community stomp – 2 ceramic columns H. 9ft. x W. 2 ft. x D. 2ft.

Theme: Memories and Visions

               

 

 

 

Reference and Articles

 

Ager, Linda. “Clay stomp for peace a success”. Waukesha County Freeman June 12, l989

Blazina, Jason. Clay Stomp a Slippery Success. Tosa News 6-19-99

Auer, James. “Feat of Clay.” Milwaukee Journal. 4. June. 1989

Auer, James. “Sculptor forms diary of Clay.” Journal Sentinel 8-18-99

Capitol Times. Madison. ‘Clay Stomp’ exhibit unveiled. 9-22 -94

Dube, Lori. Stomp for Peace-Soothe feet. Chicago Tribune. 3-7-93

Flahert, Jim. “ AHS Teacher Uses Clay to Mold U.S., Soviet Relations.” Lake Country Living. 4-27-89

Gross, Melissa. Waukesha Freeman. This artist teaches and creates. 10-21-87

Griess, Karen. Lincoln Star. Peace Park mural transcends cultural barriers. 4-3-94

Kouma, Doug. Lincoln Star.  Peace Park

Kruger, CT. “ Facial Expression “ Brookfield News. 9-13-2001

Krause, Marilyn. “ Teacher Seeks a Role in Shaping Peace.” Milwaukee Journal.1-18-88

Journal Sentinel. “ Students unveil mural. 9-14-99

Locke, Debra, Stomping toward Environmentalism. Journal Sentinel

Milwaukee Journal, 18. Jan. 1988

Kasnowlsky, Marc.  Clay mural destined for Prairie Peace Park. Lincoln Star. 1-27-93

Milwaukee Mobilizer, “ Art & Social Change “ Performance/

MiniStomp,Video,Sept.27,l988                                                              

Ohlschmidt, Jim. “ A Healing Way for the World.” Shepherd Express No. 43  Oct 26-Nov. 2 1989

Ohlschmidt, Jim. “ A Clay Connection.” Shepherd Express. 9, No. ll -March16,1989                                                                                         

Ohlschmidt, Jim. “Soviet Mud Stomp.” Art Muscle May 15/July 15,1988..p.37

Ohlschmidt, Jim. “ A Dream of Peace.” Milwaukee Journal. Oct. 16, 1988

Physics Today, March, 1988. p.44

PM Magazine Clay Stomp, Video, 1986

Pryor, Jeff. “A Stompin’ Good Time: Nursing Home Residents Got  Feet Into T.V. Project.“ Wisconsin Milwaukee Journal Magazine, Nov. 14., 1982

Public T.V Station Channel 10 Milwaukee.  Clay Stomp Documentary, 12-9-89

“Artist Receives WEAC Humanitarian Award.”  Lake Country Reporter. 4-28-88

Raynor, Lee.  Clay Stomping Kids ooze Environmental Awareness.

Shannon, J., “Clay Stomp for Peace; An American-Soviet Mural Project.” Art In Wisconsin. Nov. 88

Soviet American Citizens Summit, Washington, D.C. Video, Feb.1-5, 1988

SOVIET LIFE, Dec. 1988, p.62

SOVIET LIFE, Jan. 1989, p.243 & p.54

SOVIET LIFE, July, 1990, p.52

SOVIET LIFE, Dec. 1990, p.4

“Soviet Stomp.” Art in Wisconsin. May-June, 1989

Staedler, Steve. Brookfield News. Art Center Supporters to stomp feet in wet clay. 9-4-2001

The Inner Voice. Freirer, Steven,G.  Claystomp for World Peace.  Jan/Feb. 1993

Stevens, Jan. Clay Unites Stompers for Peace, Arizona Daily Sun 5-26-93

“Stomping for peace, not easy feat.” Milwaukee Sentinel. 9, June 89

Strauch-Nelson, Wendy. Memories and Visions. School Arts. March 2000

Time Magazine, Oct. 3, 1988, p.86

Weller, Jan. Can Art Be A Vehicle for Peace? Video, 30 min. 7/4/89

Whynott, Cynthia. “ Joel Pfeiffer’s Clay Stomp for Peace: An American-Soviet Mural Project.” Soviet-American Cooperation is an effort for peace through the arts.

Art In Wisconsin, Nov. 1988, p.24