Laura Williams
BFA Ceramics & Printmaking University of Wisconsin at Madison
Exhibitions:
2024 “Small Favors” The Clay Studio Philly, Philadelphia, PA
2024 NCECA Gallery Expo with Northern Clay Center, Richmond, VA
2023 10”x10” exhibition, Jackson Jung Gallery, Chicgo, IL
2023 “For Love of Doing,” Uncle Gallery, Chicago, IL
2023 Exhibiting Artist, Northern Illinois Pottery Tour, Sandwich, IL
2023 “Home” Uncle Gallery, Chicago, IL
2023 Winter Warmers show, Good Earth Pottery, Bellingham, WA
2022: Midwestern Biennial, Rockford Art Museum, Rockford, IL
2022: Cake Stand Biennial, Fayetteville Public Library, Fayette, AR
2022-2023 Dope Art Show, Ludlow Liquors, Chicago, IL
2020: Materials Mugs: Underglaze, Companion Gallery, Humbolt, TN
2020: “Function, Luncheon", Good Earth Pottery, Bellingham, WA
2018 Solo Painting Show, Delilah’s Bar, Chicago, IL
2018 June Gallery Night, Black Moon Gallery, Oak Park, IL
2017 “Time and Space,” invited artist, Art Center West, Roswell, GA
2017 “Salad Days,” Watershed Center for the Ceramic Arts, Newcastle, ME
2016 “You May Have Heard of Me: A Printmaking Exhibition,” Art In, Madison, WI
2016 “Dirty Work,” Advanced Ceramic Exhibition, Art Lofts Gallery, Madison, WI
2016 “Fresh and Snappy,” Hilldale Mall, Madison, WI
2016 Gallery Night, Allen Centennial Gardens, Madison, WI
2016 “Teeny Tiny,” invited artist NCECA Resource and Exhibit Hall, Kansas City, MO The Lodge on Islandwood, Bainbridge Island, WA Ash Street Project Gallery, Portland, OR
2016 BFA Exhibition “In Spite of Fear,” George L. Mosse Humanities Building, 7th Floor Gallery, Madison, WI
Teaching:
2022- Present Teaching Artist Ceramics, Lillstreet Art center, Chicago, il
2022-Present Teaching Artist, The Digs Studio, Chicago, IL
2o22 Teaching Artist Chicago Ceramics Center, Chicago, IL
2022-2023, Workshop Leader, “Pinching and coiling Clay,” Shake Rag Alley, Mineral Point, WI
2018 - 2022 Teaching Artist, Penguin Foot Pottery, Chicago, IL
2019 Technical Assistant Emily Schroeder-Willis, Haystack School of Crafts, Deer Isle, ME
2017 Office Summer Staff, Watershed Center for the Ceramic Arts, Newcastle, ME
2017-2018, Teaching Artist & curriculum development, Magical Minds Studios, Chicago, IL
2016-2018 Teaching Artist, Drawing and Painting, Community and Continuing Education, Rock Valley College, Rockford, IL
2016 Teaching Artist, Madison Children’s Museum, Madison, WI
2015 - 2016 Teaching Artist, Wheelhouse Studios, Madison, WI
2016 Teaching Artist, Painting and Sculpture, MSCR, Madison, WI