Curriculum Vitae

A selection of my work as an artist, educator, and glassworker—spanning exhibitions, teaching experience, artist talks,  training, and collaborative projects. It reflects the path I’ve taken over the years to grow my practice and share it with others, both in and beyond the hot shop.

2026

MFA in Craft Media (focus in glass), Alberta University of the Arts, Calgary, AB, Canada

2018
Intermediate hot glass workshop, “The Cup and the Knowledge Contained” with Granite Calimpong; Haystack Mountain School of Craft, Deer Isle, Maine, USA
2017
Vermont Glass Guild visiting artist demonstration, solo techniques for goblet making and vessel making, Bill Gudenrath; Brattleboro, VT, USA
2010
Bachelor of Fine Arts, studio focus Sculpture (Summa Cum Laude); Keene State College, Keene, NH, USA
2000-2003

Earlham College; Richmond, IN,USA

Arts & Cultural Training
2026

“Feet, what do I need you for when I have wings to fly” MFA Thesis Exhibition, Illingworth Kerr Gallery, Alberta University of the Arts, Calgary, AB, Canada

2026

“Adapt” (solo show) Marion Nicoll Gallery, Alberta University of the Arts, Calgary, AB, Canada

2025

“Mapping Cross Currents” MFA Cohort group show, Guest Room Gallery, Alberta University of the Arts, Calgary, AB, Canada

2025

Disability Arts Event, Mount Royal University, Calgary, AB, Canada

2025

“Skip and Jump” MFA Cohort group show, Guest Room Gallery, Alberta University of the Arts, Calgary, AB, Canada

2025
“Sparks of Curiosity” Gallery Crawl group show; Alberta University of the Arts, Calgary, AB, Canada
2025
MFA Cohort group show; Alberta University of the Arts, Calgary, AB, Canada
2024
Initial Research, fall term MFA cohort group show, Alberta University of the Arts; Calgary, AB, Canada
2018
Vermont Glass Guild Annual Show, curator and guild liaison; Wilson Museum at Southern Vermont Arts Center; Manchester, VT, USA
2017
Vermont Glass Guild Annual Show, curator and guild liaison; Wilson Museum at Southern Vermont Arts Center; Manchester, VT, USA
2014
“The Hive Project”; solo show; Yester House Gallery at Southern Vermont Arts Center; Manchester, VT, USA
2010
“Emerging Art: Keene State College Art Students Exhibition”; senior show; Thorne-Sagendorph Art Gallery, Keene, NH, USA
2009
Open Wall; paintings; Gallery At the Vault; Springfield, VT, USA
2009
“Emerging Art: Keene State College Art Students Exhibition”; paintings and drawings; Thorne-Sagendorph Art Gallery, Keene, NH, USA
2009
“Emerging Art: Keene State College Art Students Exhibition”; charcoal drawings; Thorne-Sagendorph Art Gallery, Keene, NH, USA
2006
“Our Town: a Multi-media Exhibition featuring Artists of Henniker NH”; paintings and mixed media; New England College Gallery, Henniker, NH, USA
2003
Student exhibition; hand woven garments, papermaking and bookbinding; Leeds Gallery, Earlham College; Richmond, IN, USA
2001
Student exhibition; paintings; Leeds Gallery, Earlham College; Richmond, IN, USA
Exhibitions
2026

Demonstrating Artist; Deep Freeze Festival; Edmonton, AB, Canada

2024

Visiting Artist; Aurora Borealis Glassworks; Albuquerque, NM, USA

2020 - Present
Owner/artist; Lemon Glass Studio; Burbank, CA, USA and Albuquerque, NM, USA; Calgary, AB, Canada
2017-2018
Hot shop assistant and coldworker; Sherwin Art Glass, Chris Sherwin; Bellows Falls, VT, USA
2016-2018
Hot shop assistant and coldworker; Tsuga Studio, Nick Kecik; Chester and Bellows Falls, VT, USA
2015-2016
Chainsaw carver and CNC operator; Vermont Wooden Bear Company; Chester, VT, USA
2015
Apprentice Coldworker; Solin Glass, Randi Solin and Michael Wind; Brattleboro, VT, USA
2013-2018
Hot shop assistant and coldworker; Brandywine Glassworks, Bob Burch; Putney, VT, USA
2009
Interim Executive Director; Miller Art Center; Springfield, VT, USA
2009
Docent; Cornish Colony Art Museum; Windsor, VT, USA
Arts & Cultural Work Experience
2026

Teaching Assistant to Marty Kaufman; “Explorations and Investigations” cast glass class, Alberta University of the Arts, Calgary, AB, Canada

2025

Teaching Assistant to Tyler Rock “Individual Practices in Alternative Processes” 300 level hotshop class; Alberta University of the Arts, Calgary, AB, Canada

2025
Teaching Assistant to Natali Rodrigues “Alternative Processes” 200 level hotshop class; Alberta University of the Arts, Calgary, AB, Canada
2024
“How to make a glass octopus, introduction to hot glass sculpting”; Aurora Borealis Glassworks; Albuquerque, NM, USA
Teaching & Mentorships
2025

Visiting artist talk at Mount Royal University ‘Philosophy & Critical Health Studies’ class, professor Ada Jaarsma. Mount Royal University, Calgary, AB, Canada

2024
Presentation of first semseter’s studio research “How can work embodying my experience with limb loss reckon with the simultaneous loss of a normalized existence and the creative power of new beginnings?”; Alberta University of the Arts, Calgary, AB, Canada
2014
“The Hive Project” artist talk; Yester House Gallery, Southern Vermont Arts Center; Manchester, VT, USA
Artist talks, Presentations & Articles
2026

Board of Governor’s Graduating Student Award; Alberta University of the Arts, Calgary, AB, Canada

2019
Kickstarter: Launching Lemon Glass Studio, $25,000; Burbank, CA, USA
2018
Haystack Mountain School of Craft Scholarship; Deer Isle, ME, USA
2013
Kickstarter: The Hive Project, $15,000; Bellows Falls, VT, USA
2010
People’s Choice Award for “Gibbous Fountain”; Keene State College, Thorne-Sagendorph Art Gallery; Keene, NH, USA
2010
Nomination for ISC Outstanding Student Achievement in Contemporary Sculpture; Keene State College, Keene, NH, USA
2010
Keene State College Undergraduate Research and Creative Project Grant, Keene State College; Keene, NH, USA
Grants & Awards
2026

“MFA Student Profile: Jesi Yager”; The Alberta University of the Arts website

 

2010

“For Mom, with Love: Daughter turns Seekonk mother’s breast cancer journey into artwork”; John Larrabee; Review of Keene State College senior show; The Sun Chronicle

Media Coverage