Tiffany Geiger
Vicenza, Italy
+39 346 862 1669
Tiffkc1985@gmail.com
EDUCATION
2010 Bachelor of Fine Arts / Ceramics
Herron School of Art and Design, Indiana University, Indianapolis, IN
GRANTS AND AWARDS
2010 Travel Grant for NCECA
2009 Joseph L. Van Sickle Scholarship
Mary Milliken Award
2008 Adah Broadbent Scholarship
PUBLIC COMMISSIONS
2010 Wall-piece for IUPUI Indianapolis Community Learning Center, Greenwood, IN
Wall-piece for IUPUI Indianapolis Community Learning Center, Park 100, Indpls, IN
2009 Nine ceramic pieces created for Chancellor Bantz to use as gifts for Oba (King), Olori (Queen), Attaché, and Chiefs of Egbaland, Nigeria
EXHIBITIONS
2010 “Herron Undergraduate Student Exhibition”, Juried Exhibition, Indianapolis, IN
“Clay.Mation” B.F.A. Ceramics and Video Show, Fountain Square, Indianapolis, IN
2009 “2101 Ceramic Properties,” Juried Exhibition, B.F.A. Ceramic Show, Indianapaolis, IN
“Surfaces Within,” Juried Exhibition, Indianapolis Arts Garden, Indianapolis, IN
“Ceramics and Print Show/ Sale”, Cultural Arts Gallery, Indianapolis, IN
2007 “Map Lab,” Sculpture Show, Community Museum Laboratory, Indianapolis, IN
TECHNICAL SKILLS
• Firing Processes: Raku, Smoke-Fire, Reduction, Oxidation, Electric, Gas, and Soda/Salt
• Slip casting and mold making
• Using screen printing and ink-jet printers for ceramic decals
• Making various clays, glazes, slips, and stains
• Metal working: cutting, grinding, and welding
VOLUNTEER WORK
2012 - 173rd Airborne Brigade 2-503rd, Battle Company, FRG Treasurer Assistant
2010 Co-lead project team to build diesel-burning kiln for non-for-profit organization in Iringa, Tanzania, Africa http://www.neemacrafts.com
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
2011 - 2012 ULTA Salon and Cosmetics, Beauty Consultant/ Lead Cashier
2009 – 2010 IUPUI, Indianapolis, IN, Ceramics Department, Lab Assistant
2002 – 2009 ULTA Salon and Cosmetics, Beauty Consultant/ Lead Cashier
2003 - 2012 Photographer/ Wedding Photographer assistant
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
2009 – 2010 Clay Pigeons Ceramics Club, Herron School of Art, Secretary
2007 Charlie Cummings Clay Studio, Fort Wayne, IN, Intern
