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Andrew G. Ruble Currently Director of Ceramics at Foothill College, Los Altos Hills, Andy has prior teaching posts at Cabrillo College, Monterey Peninsula College, Southeastern Louisiana University, and has worked as West Coast MFA advisor and mentor for the University of the Arts in Philadelphia.He has taught all of the ceramic related courses: wheel throwing, sculpture, hand-building, clay and glaze calculation, and kiln building. Andy Ruble received his Bachelor of Fine Arts from the Kansas City Art Institute (1995) and his MFA from Louisiana State University (1999). Winner of several California Clay Competition Awards including Best of Show in 2006, and participant in many nationally juried exhibitions, he also maintains his own studio in downtown Santa Cruz. The heart of his work is the hybridization of organic and architectural structure, and he is currently working on his “Structural Relic” series. As objects in nature and manmade objects reflect the same natural laws, we see in his work how the analogous structures of both are important to the survival of the whole. His work simultaneously conveys the beauty of natural arches and the grace of cathedral naves. Formal Education:
Master of Fine Arts in Studio Art, emphasis ceramics Teaching experience:
Associate Professor of Fine Arts, Director of Ceramics Cabrillo College: Santa Cruz California 2003-2006 Monterey Peninsula College: Monterey California 2002-2006 West Coast Master of Fine Arts Advisor Head of Ceramics Department Ceramic workshops:
2006 - Cabrillo Summer Arts Workshops, July 10-22 Large-Scale Ceramic Sculpture, Cabrillo College, Santa Cruz, CA 2006 – Yuma Art Symposium, February 23rd-25th Featured Ceramic Presenter 2004 - Mountain Arts Center, July 24th and 25th,Wheel forming techniques A 2 day workshop @ the Mountain Arts Center, Ben Lomond, CA 2003 - Sacramento State University, October 30th and 31st Two day workshop, Sacramento California 2003 – Ceram -O- Rama, September 21st Featured demonstrating artist. “The fifteen pound pot” Santa Cruz Mountain Art Center Ben Lomond, CA 2003- University of Pacific, March 19th and 20th- Two day workshop, Stockton California. 2002- St Francisville, Louisiana June 29th " Large vessel throwing techniques" / Raku demonstration Workshop held at Miller's on Main. 2002- "Six steps to throwing bliss" Throwing demonstrations / slide lecture. Workshop held at Millers on Main St. Francisville Louisiana. March 22nd 1991- Monterey Peninsula College Monterey, "Making clay sound" ceramic instrument making. Monterey Peninsula College Exhibitions List::
2007: February 28th – March 23rd “Structure” A three person exhibition at Los Medanos College Art Gallery. Pittsburg, CA. 2007: January – April “Time and Place, Then and Now” An invitational art exhibit showcasing the history of Santa Cruz studio ceramic artists. Museum of Art and History, Santa Cruz, CA. 2006: October Two person show Felix Kulpa Gallery , 130 Elm Street, Santa Cruz, Ca 95060 2006: June-July “Sculpture Is” A multi-media sculpture Invitational at the Pajaro Valley Gallery, and Sierra Azul Nursery, Watsonville, CA. 2006: May- June “California Clay Competition” a regional juried exhibition in conjunction with the California Conference for the Ceramic Arts. The Artery, Davis CA Juror: Patti Worashina BEST OF SHOW 2006: February –April “Yuma Art Symposium Presenter Exhibition” 2005: October “20th Annual Santa Cruz County Open Studios Art Tour” A juried self guided walking art tour. Sponsored by the Cultural Council of Santa Cruz. 2005: May – June “California Clay Competition” a regional juried exhibition in conjunction with the California Conference for Advancement of Ceramic Art. (CCACA) The Artery, Davis CA Juror: David Karoka LESLEY CERAMICS AWARD 2005: February- March: “Tri-Annual Faculty Art Exhibition” Cabrillo College Gallery, Aptos, CA 2004: October "19th Annual Open Studios Art Tour" Sponsored by the Cultural Council of Santa Cruz. Santa Cruz, CA 2004: May-June “California Clay Competition” A regional juried exhibition in conjunction with the California Conference for the Advancement of Ceramic Art. (CCACA) The Artery, Davis California EAST BAY CLAY AWARD 2003: May-June "California Clay Competition" a regional juried exhibition, The Artery, Davis California. Juror: Richard Shaw INDUSTRIAL MINERALS AWARD 2002: Oct- Dec. "The Heritage Bank Exhibition" An Invitational exhibition at the Heritage Bank, San Jose California. 2002: May - June "California Clay Competition" a regional juried exhibition,The Artery, Davis California. Juror: Lisa Tamiris Becker CREATIVE CERAMIC AWARD 2002: April - June "Feats of Clay 2002" a national juried exhibition, Lincoln Arts, Gladding Mcbean ceramic factory. Lincoln Ca. Juror: Warren Mackenzie MERIT AWARD 2002: January- March "Ceramics 2002" a national juried exhibition, Laura A Sprague Gallery Joliet, Illinois. Juror: Richard Hirsch 2002: January- March "Prevailing Winds 2002" a national juried exhibition, Young and Constantin Gallery Wilmington, VT. Juror: Leslie Ferrin. 2000-2002: Abstraction and Construction a juried West Coast travelling exhibition sponsored by Carol Dabb Art Consultants 1999: April, Master of Fine Arts Thesis Exhibition, “Hybridization of Organic and Architectural Structure”, Foster Hall Gallery, Baton Rouge Louisiana 1999: October-November, “Figure it out” A National juried exhibition, Susannah Keith Gallery Dexter, Michigan 1999: August-September, “Oregon Handmade” A regional juried exhibition juried by Janet Koplos, Senior Editor of Art in America. Contemporary Arts Center, Portland Oregon 1999: August, “Abstraction 99” An international juried exhibition Period Gallery, Omaha Nebraska. Juried by Larry Bradshaw, Professor of Art, University of Nebraska-Omaha Award of Excellence 1999: July, “Realism 99” An international juried exhibition Period Gallery, Omaha Nebraska. Juried by Larry Bradshaw, Professor of Art, University of Nebraska- Omaha 1999: March, “NCECA 1999 Clay Nationals” Columbus Cultural Arts Center; Columbus, Ohio. Juried By Tre Arenz, Robert Brady, and Ron Meyers. |