• National Teapot Invitational VIII, Cedar Creek Gallery, Creedmoor, NC, May-August 2011.
• Critters: A Show of Paintings and Sculpture, University of New England Art Gallery, Portland, ME, April-July 2011.
• Niche Awards Exhibit 2011, Philadelphia Buyers Market of American Craft, Phidadelphia, PA, February 2011.
• 100 Teapots V Juried Competition, Baltimore Clayworks Gallery, Baltimore, MD, January-February 2011.
• Second Statewide Juried Virtual Art Exhibit, Maine Arts and Culture Online Magazine, Maine Art Scene, January-Aprli 2011.

2010

• Maine Art Educators Exhibit 2010, University of Southern Maine Area Gallery, Woodbury Campus, Portland, ME. November-December 2010.
• Portland Pottery Teapot Show, Portland Pottery Studio, Portland, ME, April-May 2010.
• Art2010, 15th Annual Juried Show, Kennebec Valley Art Association, Harlow Gallery, Hallowell, ME, May 2010.
• The MILL-ennial: Celebrating the Art and Artists of the Cities on the Saco. Saco Museum, Saco, ME. April-June, 2010.
• Fill-adelphia Juried Show, Potters Council, National Council on Education for the Ceramic Arts (NCECA),  A Show of Hands Gallery, Philadelphia, PA, March-April 2010.
• Big Fish, Small Pot IV: Fourth International Small Teapot Competition and Show, Saddleback College Art Gallery, Mission Viejo, CA, February-March 2010.
• Practicing What We Preach by Maine Art Educators, Maine Art Educators Association, Saco Museum, Saco, ME, January-March 2010.
• Inspired Hand IV, Juried International Show, University of Southern Maine, Lewiston-Auburn, ME, January-March 2010.
• Texas Teapot Tournament, Houston Potters Guild, Houston, TX, January, 2010.

• 35th Annual Art Auction, MCEA, Maine College of Art, Portland, ME, November 2009.
• The Art of Tea, Invitational Art Exhibition, Metropolitan Art Center, VisArts, Rockville, MD, October 2009. 
• Drink: Functional Forms for Every Libation, Second Annual Lillstreet International, Lillstreet Art Center, Chicago, IL, September-October 2009.
• National Juried Competition 2009, First Street Gallery, New York, NY, June-July 2009.
• Niche Awards Exhibit 2009, Philadelphia Buyers Market of American Craft, Phildadelphia, PA, February 2009.

• Mug Show, Invitational Exhibit, River Gallery, Chattanooga, TN, December 2008.
• Form and Grace and Wimsey: Small Group Show, The Seen Gallery, Decatur, GA, September-October, 2008.
• Bridgton Chickadee Quilters Quilt Show, Bridgton, ME, July 2008.
• National Teapot Show VII, Cedar Creek Gallery, Creedmoor, NC. June-September 2008.
• Invitational Teapot Show, Craftsman House, St Petersburg, FL, May-June 2008.
• Third International Invitational Competition and Show, Saddleback College Art Gallery, Mission Viejo, CA, February-March 2008.
• Educate and Create, Maine Art Education Association Members Exhibit (MAEA), Atrium Art Gallery, University of Southern Maine, Lewiston-Auburn, ME January-April 2008.
• Clay and the Transferred Image II, Rowan University, Wesby Gallery, Glassboro, NJ. March-April 2008.
• Niche Awards Exhibit 2008, Philadelphia Buyers Market of American Craft, Philadelphia, PA, February 2008.
• Texas Teapot Tournament 2008, Second Annual Houston Potters Guild, Clay Art Museum and Educational Organization (CAMEO), Houston, TX, January 2008.

• Teapots! Invitational Exhibition, Morgan Contemporary Glass Gallery, Pittsburgh, PA, Nov 2007-Jan 2008.
• Work of the Hand, Center for Maine Contemporary Art (CMCA), Rockport, ME, October 2007.
• Teapot Invitational 2007 Exhibition, Cervini Haas Gallery, Scottsdale, AZ, July-August 2007.
• Tea Four Two, International Teapot Exhibition, Petroff Gallery, Toronto, Canada, May-June 2007.
• North Meets South, Maine Highlands Guild, Portland, ME, May 2007. Pulp Function Exhibition, Fuller Craft Museum, Brockton, MA, May 2007-January 2008.
• NCECA Conference, Kentucky Museum of Art and Craft, Louisville, KY, March-June 2007.
• The Hands That Teach, Maine Art Education Association (MAEA) Exhibition, Cabot Mill Gallery, Brunswick, ME, March-April, 2007.
• Beyond the Ordinary: Figurative Characterization in Clay, Goldesberry Gallery, Houston, TX, March-April 2007. Niche Awards Exhibit 2007,
• Philadelphia Buyers Market of American Craft, Philadelphia, PA, February 2007.
• Texas Teapot Tournament 2007, First Annual Houston Potters Guild, Clay Art Museum and Educational Organization (CAMEO), Houston, TX, January 2007.
• 100 Teapots III, Baltimore Clayworks Exhibition, Baltimore, MD, January-February 2007.

• Funk-Tion-National Juried Ceramics Exhibition #3, Stretch Gallery, Pineville, NC, November 2006.
• The Inspired Hand III Exhibition, University of Southern Maine, Atrium Gallery, Lewiston-Auburn, ME, September-October 2006.
• Solo Exhibition, Stretch Gallery, Pineville, NC, August-October 2006.
• National Ceramic Competition 2006, San Angelo Museum of Art, San Angelo, TX, April-June 2006.
• Teapots-A-Go-Go 2006, Mudfire Clayworks and Gallery, Decatur, GA, April-May 2006.
• Atlanta Teapot Festival, The Seen Gallery, Decatur, GA, April-May 2006.
• The Mad Hatter’s Tea, OPA-NCECA Exhibitions, Oregon Potters Association, Portland, OR, March 2006.
• Niche Awards Exhibit 2006, Philadelphia Buyers Market of American Craft, Philadelphia, PA, February 2006.
• International Small Teapot Competition, Saddleback College, Mission Viejo, CA, February 2006.
• Reflection International 2006, Highland Art Gallery, Portland, ME January 2006.

• Steeped in Tradition, Ariana Gallery, Royal Oaks, MI, November 2005.
• Work of the Hands, Center for Maine Contemporary Art, Rockport, ME, October 2005.
• Teapot Invitational, Center for Maine Contemporary Art, Rockport, ME, July 2005.
• The Many Faces of Clay, The Clown Gallery, Portland, ME, February 2005.
• Niche Awards Exhibit 2005, Philadelphia Buyers Market of American Craft, Philadelphia, PA, February 2005.

• Funk-Tion-National Juried Ceramics Exhibition/Competition, Stretch Gallery, Pineville, NC, November 2004.
• La Petite Show: National Juried Art Competition, Alder Art Gallery, Coburg, OR, November 2004-January 2005.
• Work of the Hand, Center for Maine Contemporary Art, Rockport, ME, October 2004.
• Salad Days Art Show, Watershed Ceramic Arts Center, Edgecomb, ME, July 2004.
• Mid-Summer’s Picnic, Aucocisco Gallery, Portland, ME, June-July 2004.
• Second’s Sale and Auction, Baltimore Clay Works, Baltimore, MD, Spring 2004. 
• Niche Awards Exhibit 2004, Philadelphia Buyers Market of American Craft, Philadelphia, PA, February 2004.
• Biennial Juried Exhibition, Center for Maine Contemporary Art, Rockport, ME, June-July 2004.
• 100 Teapots II: A National Juried Exhibition, Baltimore, MD, February 2004.

• Jackpot! National Juried Teapot Exhibition, Contemporary Arts, Las Vegas, NV, May 2003.
• Salad Days Art Show, Watershed Ceramic Arts Center, Edgecomb, ME, July 2002.
• Enough Twist, Juried Show, Maine College of Art, Portland, ME, May 2002.
• National Juried Competition, Leyshon Gallery, Byesville, OH, 2002.

• Buyers Market of America, Philadelphia, PA  
• Cedar Creek Gallery, Creedmoor, NC 
• Craftsman House, St Petersburg, FL   
• Dishtopia, Tampa, FL
• Galeria of Sculpture, Palm Beach, FL 
• Goldesberry Gallery, Houston, TX 
• Jones Museum of Glass & Ceramics, South Portland, ME 
• Morgan Contemporary Glass Gallery, Pittsburgh, PA 
• Petroff Gallery, Toronto, Canada 
• Portals Ltd, Chicago, IL 
• River Gallery, Chattanooga, TN
• The Seen Gallery, Decatur, GA
• Sherwood Gallery, Laguna Beach, CA
• Show of Hands Gallery, Philadelphia, PA 

• Ceramic Arts Galleries
• Clayart Listserv
• Fuller Craft Museum
• Maine Craft Association
• Maine Teacher’s Association
• Porcelain Painters International Online
• Portland Museum of Fine Arts

• Master of Arts, Teacher of Students with Moderate Disabilities (Pre-K-12), 1982, Lesley College, Cambridge, MA
• Bachelor of Fine Arts, 1977, School of Visual Arts, Boston University, Boston, MA 
• Maine College of Art, Portland, ME, annually since 1996 
  • Extensive coursework including wheel thrown ceramics, firing, hand building, glaze calculation, as well as fabric painting 
• Rhode Island School of Design, Providence, RI, 1971-1972. Art and design foundations program

• Professional Artist, Founder of Porcelain Grace, Ceramic Studio, 1981 to present 
  • Work sold locally, nationally and internationally.
• Instructor, University of Southern Maine, 2006, Gorham, ME: Ceramic Art 
• Instructor, Portland Museum of Art, Portland, ME, 1999. Watercolor
• Instructor, University of Southern Maine, Gorham, ME, 1998: Exceptionality for the Art Educator 
• Presenter, Portland Museum of Art, Evening for Educators, Portland, ME, 1997 
• Art Teacher, Deering High School, Portland, ME, 1991 to present 
• Art Teacher, Washington Academy, East Machias, ME, 1987-1991

• Niche Awards Finalist 2012 for Queen of T-Arts and Tea-Sharp Harmony,, Philadelphia, PA, February 2012.
• Viewers' Choice Awards for Owl and Pussycat and Fit as a Fiddle, National Teapot Invitational VIII, Cedar Creek Gallery, Creedmoor, NC, May 2011.
• Niche Awards Finalist 2011 for Mel-Oh-Tea-Us, Philadelphia, PA, February 2011.
• Judges Choice Award for Tea Leaves. Portland Pottery Teapot Show, Portland, ME, April-May 2010.
• Skutt Pottery Kiln Awards Finalist for My Peeps, NCECA Conference, Phoenix, AZ, April 2009.
• Niche Awards Finalist 2009 for Pink Pearl Puggetbook II, Philadelphia, PA, February 2009.
• International Design Award for High Top Tea, Word Press, December 2008.
• Niche Awards Finalist 2008 for High Tea Top, Philadelphia, PA, February 2008.
• Women’s Choice Award for Seascape Imagery, Bridgton Chickadee Quilters Show, Bridgton, ME, July 2008.
• People’s Choice Award for Mary Frances Takes Tea, Texas Teapot Tournament , Second Annual Houston Potters Guild, Clay Art Museum and Educational Organization (CAMEO), Houston, TX, January 2008.
• Honorable Mention Award for High Tea Top, Third International Invitational Competition and Show, Saddleback College Art Gallery, Mission Viejo, CA, February-March 2008.
• Richella Robinson Memorial Award for Sea Gir-Raft, Texas Teapot Tournament, First Annual Houston Potters Guild, Clay Art Museum and Educational Organization (CAMEO), Houston, TX, January 2007.
• Niche Awards Winner 2007 for Twinling’s Teafarers, Philadelphia, PA, February 2007.
• Niche Awards Finalist 2007 for Tea Wow Wow, Philadelphia, PA, February 2007.
• Niche Awards Finalist 2006 for Turquoise Tea Tote, Philadelphia, PA, February 2006.
• Niche Awards Finalist 2005 for Zebra Teabag, Philadelphia, PA, February 2005.
• Solo Exhibition Invitational, Stretch Gallery, Funk-Tion-National, Pineville, NC, November 2004-January 2005.
• Niche Awards Finalist 2004 for Leopard Teabag III, February 2004.
• Guild Award for Leopard Teabag II, Peninsula Fine Arts Center, Newport News, VA, September-October 2004.
• Honorable Mention Award for Tea Clutch, International Small Teapot Show, Saddleback College, Mission Viejo, CA, February 2004.