DEBORAH FREEMAN
Toronto, Ontario www.deborahfreemanceramics.ca
deborahfreemanceramics@gmail.com
Education
2009 Sheridan College Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning,
Advanced Diploma, High Honours, Craft & Design – Ceramics
1994 York University MES (Environmental Studies),
Biological Conservation and Advocacy
1985 York University BFA, Honours, Sculpture
Exhibitions and Events (selected) 2013 Solo exhibition
2013 Solo Exhibition (upcoming, October 2013), Carnegie Gallery, Dundas, ON
Fireworks 2013, FUSION's Ontario touring biennial show, jurors: A. Nelson, A. Elder
2012 Parallel Journeys|Two Mentorships, curators: B. Cochrane, A. di Petta
Ignite, Potters’ Guild of Hamilton Biennial Exhibition, Dundas, ON
This Way, That Way, curators: Melanie Egan, Patrick Macaulay,
Harbourfront Centre, Toronto, ON
2011 Natural Elements, collaborative exhibition with glass artist Nick Chase,
Harbourfront Centre, Toronto, ON
OCC Award Winners Exhibition, Ontario Crafts Council Gallery, Toronto, ON
Fireworks 2011, FUSION's Ontario touring biennial show, jurors: B. Cochrane,
C. Gustin, G. Hickey
Handy, Ontario Crafts Council, Toronto, ON
2010 Gatherings, Solo Exhibition, Gardiner Museum, Toronto, ON
Solo Exhibition, Clay Design, Toronto, ON
Toronto Potters' Biennial, jurors: B. Cochrane, A. Roberts, Toronto, ON
Toronto Outdoor Art Exhibition, juried, Toronto, ON
distill gallery invitational exhibition, Toronto, ON
Potters' Guild of Hamilton Biennial, jurors: A.Mortimer, S.Irvine, Dundas, ON
RENGA: Japanese Influences, Contemporary Practices,
Living Arts Centre, Mississauga, ON
2009 2x6 Exhibition, Harbourfront Centre, Toronto, ON
Toronto Outdoor Art Exhibition, juried, Toronto, ON
Guelph Pottery and Ceramics Festival, juried, Guelph, ON
Lennox Gallery, Sheridan College Graduate Show, Toronto, ON
Ceramics, Sheridan College Gallery, group show, Toronto ON
2008 Toronto Outdoor Art Exhibition, juried, Toronto, ON
Guelph Pottery and Ceramic Festival, juried, Guelph, ON
Hamilton Guild Biennial Show, jurors: S. Heineman, K. Lampitoc, Dundas, ON
Awards and Scholarships
2012 The Carnegie Emerging Artist Award
2011 Ontario Crafts Council, Pottery Supply House Grant
FUSION: The Ontario Clay and Glass Association, Emerging Artist
2010 Toronto Potters’ Biennial Exhibition, Tucker’s Award
2009 Harbourfront Centre, 1-year scholarship
FUSION: The Clay and Glass Association, bursary
Gardiner Museum Award
Residencies
2000–present Artist-in-Residence, Harbourfront Centre, Toronto, ON
2009 Salt & soda kiln building:
Medalta International Artists in Residence Program,Medicine Hat, AB
Teaching
2013 – pres Ceramics Instructor, personal studio, Toronto, ON
2013 Ceramics Instructor, Miles Nadel JCC, Toronto, ON
2009 – 2012 Ceramics Instructor, Harbourfront Centre, Toronto, ON
2010 High School Workshops, Harbourfront Centre, Toronto, ON
2009 Teaching Assistant; first-year throwing, Sheridan College, Oakville, ON
Publications
2013 Featured Artist, FUSION Magazine, Summer 2013, Vol. 37, No. 2
2011 Humor [sic] in Craft, Crafthaus, Pittsburgh, PA
2010 500 Vases, Lark Books, Julia Galloway and Ray Hemachandra
FUSION Magazine, Vol. 34, No. 3, Fall 2010
Clay Times, The Gallery Section, Summer 2010, Volume 16, Issue 87
Ceramics Monthly 2010 Calendar, Ceramics Monthly
2009 Ceramics Monthly, Undergraduate Showcase, September 2009 issue
Professional Development | Volunteer Activities
2009-2012 Treasurer, FUSION: The Ontario Clay & Glass Association
2008 Salt-kiln firing: Peters Valley Craft Centre, Layton, NJ
2007 Anagama kiln firing: Peters Valley Craft Centre, Layton, NJ
Professional Association Memberships
FUSION: The Ontario Clay & Glass Association
Ontario Crafts Council
Toronto Potters’ Association
Potter’s Guild of Hamilton and Region