MATTHEW MCGOVERN
11000 South Hill Road, Cedar, MI 49621
231-228-2250, mcgovpottery@yahoo.com
Education
2007
M.F.A. Three Dimensional Art, Focus in Ceramics, Bowling Green State University,
Bowling Green, OH
2004-2005
Post Baccalaureate Study, University of Nebraska Lincoln, Lincoln, NE
 Audited Pete Pinnell’s Clay and Glaze class and his Graduate Colloquium
1997
B.F.A., Ceramics, Maine College of Art, Portland, ME
Teaching Experience and Workshops Taught
Spring 2012
Visiting Artist, Grand Valley State University, Allendale, MI
 Led an afternoon workshop consisting of a slide lecture with a demonstration of throwing and
decoration techniques
Spring 2010
Ceramic Artist in Residence, Instructor of Record, Interlochen Center for the Arts,
Interlochen, MI
 Taught Intro to Ceramics, Ceramics Studio, and Studio Research and Practice
 Organized and streamlined studio and raw material storage
 Responsible for studio maintenance, material inventory/ordering, clay and glaze making, and all
electric and gas kiln firings
Fall 2007
Visiting Artist, Ceramic Workshop, Leelanau School, Glen Arbor, MI
 Conducted a two-week ceramic workshop
 Revamped the school’s electric kilns to a proper functioning mode
Spring 2007
Instructor of Record, Beginning Ceramics, Bowling Green State University,
Bowling Green, OH
 Taught beginning hand-building, throwing, glazing, and kiln firing techniques
Fall 2006
Instructor of Record, Foundation Drawing, Bowling Green State University, Bowling
Green, OH
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Taught gesture, contour, shading, perspective, multi-media, large format, and figure drawing
Summer 2000
Instructor, College for Kids, Northland College, Ashland, WI
 Taught a one-week workshop for children, focusing on vessels and raku
1999-2000
Instructor, Ardmore Ceramics, Kwa Zulu Natal, South Africa
 Instructed, trained, and critiqued multiple apprentices in throwing techniques
Visiting Artist, Thokosisa Mountain Café, Kwa Zulu Natal, South Africa
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Designed and built a six cubic foot cross-draft wood fired raku kiln
MATTHEW MCGOVERN
11000 South Hill Road, Cedar, MI 49621
231-228-2250, mcgovpottery@yahoo.com
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Led a weekend raku firing workshop, “Painted with Fire”
Exhibition Record
2011
Yunomi Invitational, Akar Gallery, Iowa City, IA
Functional Ceramics Exhibition, The Wayne Center for the Arts, Wooster, OH
2010
Holiday Show, Red Star Studios, Kansas City, MO
Artist in Residence, Visual Arts Gallery, Interlochen Center For the Arts, Interlochen, MI
2009
Strictly Functional Pottery National, Kevin Lehman’s Pottery, Lancaster, PA (Juried)
 Jurors Award “Best Thrown and Altered.”
2008
Strictly Functional Pottery National, Kevin Lehman’s Pottery, Lancaster PA (Juried)
17th San Angelo National Ceramic Competition, San Angelo Museum of Fine Arts, San
Angelo, TX (Juried)
Potter/Sculptor, Art Center, Traverse City, MI, (Juried)
2007
It's Only Clay, Bemidji Community Art Center, Bemidji, MN (Juried)
National Ceramic Exhibition, Lawrence Arts Center, Lawrence, KS (Juried)
New Ceramics, Center Gallery, Lake Street Studios, Glen Arbor, MI (Solo)
M.F.A. Thesis Exhibition, Dorothy Uber Brian Gallery, Bowling Green State University,
Bowling Green, OH (Solo)
2006
Third Annual Marge Brown Kalodner Graduate Student Exhibition, The Clay Studio,
Philadelphia, PA (Juried)
2000
Painted with Fire, Thokosisa Mountain Café, KwaZulu Natal, South Africa (Solo)
1999
North Bennington Annual Exhibition, North Bennington, VT (Group)
Bremer Bank Regional Exhibition, Bremer Bank, Bayfield, WI (Group)
1998
No.B.I.A.S Annual Show, No.B.I.A.S Gallery, North Bennington, VT (Group)
1997
Senior Thesis Exhibition, Baxter Gallery, Portland, ME (Group)
Professional Experience
2007-Current
Artist in Residence, Lake Street Studios, Glen Arbor, MI
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Renovated and designed studio space and custom built gallery display
Responsible for kiln maintenance
Conduct daily retail sales
2005-2006
Technical Assistant, Ceramics and Metals Departments, Bowling Green State University,
Bowling Green, OH
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Responsible for upkeep and maintenance of equipment, material inventory, and overall safety of
studios
Oversaw and participated in the construction of a down-draft soda kiln
MATTHEW MCGOVERN
11000 South Hill Road, Cedar, MI 49621
231-228-2250, mcgovpottery@yahoo.com
2005
Resident Potter, Islesford Pottery, Little Cranberry Island, ME
 Shared responsibility of daily sales, studio upkeep, and kiln firings
Artist Assistant, Eddie Dominguez, Lincoln, NE
 Fabricated, assisted, and collaborated on artist’s work
2001-2004
Studio Manager, Eckels Pottery, Bayfield, WI
 Motivated and instructed apprentices in throwing, glazing, and firing techniques
 Oversaw and facilitated daily production of ware, custom orders, and sales
 Responsible for studio maintenance, glaze making, kiln firings, clay and raw materials inventory,
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and scheduling of material orders
Delegated and supervised daily studio chores
2001
Workshop Assistant, Mark Hewitt, Will Ruggles, and Douglass Rankin,
Three Views, Odyssey Center for the Ceramic Arts, Asheville, NC
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Streamlined workshop for artists
2000-2001
Production Potter, Kings Pottery, Seagrove, NC
 Produced quality handmade ware for the pottery
 Participated in multiple wood firings of a 280 cubic foot modified groundhog kiln
Production Potter, Pitter the Potter, Maggie Valley, NC
 Produced quality handmade ware for the pottery
1999-2000
Artist- in- Residence, Ardmore Ceramics, KwaZulu Natal, South Africa
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Produced quality hand made objects
Oversaw and regulated the quality of wares
Instructed and critiqued the potters and painters of the ceramic studio
1998-99
Ceramic Apprentice, Eckels Pottery, Bayfield, WI
 Participated in a rigorous and thriving apprenticeship program
 Gained invaluable insight into what makes a self-sustainable functional pottery studio
1997-98
Artist- in- Residence, Blue Ox Mill Works, Eureka, CA
 Fired a dual fire box, fast fired wood kiln
 Responsible for demonstrating traditional fabrication techniques to visitors
1997
Collaborative Potter, Ledesma Designs, Martha’s Vineyard, MA
 Produced vessels to coincide with artist’s painterly designs
Production Potter, Mad Potter Studio, Martha’s Vineyard, MA
 Produced quality table ware
MATTHEW MCGOVERN
11000 South Hill Road, Cedar, MI 49621
231-228-2250, mcgovpottery@yahoo.com
Workshop Assistant, Seth Cardew, Haystack School of Arts and Crafts, Deer Isle, ME
 Streamlined workshop for artist
Bibliography
2012
“Matthew McGovern Strikes a Balance,” Ceramics Monthly, Pgs 9 & 58-62, Nov. Issue
2010
“Emerging Artist 2010,” Ceramics Monthly, Pg 44, May Issue
2009
“Function, Utility, and Balance at the Strictly Functional Pottery National,”
Ceramics Monthly, Pg 39-40, December Issue
2008
“17th San Angelo National Ceramic Competition,” Ceramics Monthly, Pg 32,
October Issue (image only)
2000
“A Potters Planet,” The County Journal, August 21
“Burning in the Sun,” Escourt Daily News, May 2
1999
“Molding His Own,” The Bennington Banner, May 27
“Artist Profile,” The County Journal, February 25
Workshops and Conferences Attended
2007
Don Reitz, Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green, OH
2006
Richard Notkin, Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green, OH
Jeff Oestriech, Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green, OH
2005
Josh Deweese & Julia Galloway, University of Nebraska, Lincoln, NE
2004
Kim Dickey & Lisa Orr, University of Nebraska, Lincoln, NE
2001
Oh Hynang-iong, Odyssey Center for Ceramic Art, Asheville, NC
Rudy Autio, University of Minnesota, Duluth, MN
1996-97-98-99-02-04-07
National Council on the Education for the Ceramic Arts
1996
Holly Walker, Maine College of Art, Portland, ME
Doug Wilson, Haystack School of Arts and Crafts, Deer Isle, ME
MATTHEW MCGOVERN
11000 South Hill Road, Cedar, MI 49621
231-228-2250, mcgovpottery@yahoo.com
Abby Huntoon, Maine College of Art, Portland, ME
1994
Makoto Yabe, Bennington College, Bennington, VT