Scott Jelich

4001 Crosson Dr.

Anchorage, AK 99517
www.scottjelichceramics.com
scottjelichceramics@gmail.com
607.382.4254
Education
2015

MFA in Ceramics, NYSCC at Alfred School of Art and Design, Alfred, NY

2012 - 13

Post Baccalaureate Studies, University of Montana, Missoula, MT

2012

BFA in Ceramics, University of Alaska, Anchorage, AK

Exhibitions
2015

The Simple Cup, KOBO Gallery, Seward Park Art Center, Seattle, WA
A Mnemonic Arrangement, MFA thesis exhibition, Fosdick-Nelson Gallery
NYSCC at Alfred University, Alfred, NY
Variance: Survey of Graduate Student Work, The Wurks Gallery, Providence, RI

2013

Montana State University and University of Montana Student and Faculty Exhibition,
Bray North Gallery, juried by Richard Notkin.
Archie Bray Foundation, Helena, MT

2012

University of Montana Winter Student Juried Show, Off Center Gallery, juried by Adrian Arleo
University of Montana, Missoula, MT
Playful Convergence, BFA Thesis Exhibition, Kimura Gallery
University of Alaska, Anchorage, AK
Experimental Drawing Group Exhibition,
International Gallery of Contemporary Art, Anchorage, AK
UAA 3D Student Invitational, Student Union Gallery
University of Alaska, Anchorage, AK
Claybody Ceramics Invitational, Student Union Gallery
University of Alaska, Anchorage, AK

2011

UAA 3D Student Invitational, Student Union Gallery

University of Alaska, Anchorage, AK
Claybody Ceramics Invitational, Student Union Gallery
University of Alaska, Anchorage, AK

2010

Claybody Wood and Soda Fired Invitational, Student Union Gallery

University of Alaska, Anchorage, AK
UAA 3D Student Invitational, Student Union Gallery
University of Alaska, Anchorage, AK

2009

Claybody Ceramics Invitational, Student Union Gallery

University of Alaska, Anchorage, AK
UAA 3D Student Invitational, Student Union Gallery
University of Alaska, Anchorage, AK

Awards
2012

Presidents Award Best in Show, 2012 University of Montana Winter Student Juried Show,
juried by Adrian Arleo. University of Montana, Missoula, MT

Scott Jelich
4001 Crosson Dr.
Anchorage, AK 99517
www.scottjelichceramics.com
scottjelichceramics@gmail.com
607.382.4254
Related Experience
2016-present
Short-term Resident, Archie Bray Foundation, Helena, MT
Adjunct Faculty, Beginning Wheel Throwing, University of Alaska, Anchorage
Studio Potter, Bird Creek, AK
2015

Instructor, Beginning Ceramics, NYSCC at Alfred University, Alfred, NY

2014

Teaching Assistant, Hybrid Vessel, instructor Kayla Stien, NYSCC at Alfred University, Alfred, NY
Teaching Assistant, Sophomore Wheel throwing, instructor Shawn Murrey, NYSCC at Alfred
University, Alfred, NY
Facilities Coordinator, Summer Session, NYSCC at Alfred University. Alfred, NY
Instructor, Beginning Wheel Throwing, Summer Session, NYSCC at Alfred University.
Alfred, NY
Demonstrator, Summer Session, NYSCC at Alfred University, Alfred, NY
Lecturer, Summer Session Graduate Lecture Series, NYSCC at Alfred University, Alfred, NY

2013

Teaching Assistant, Junior Pottery, instructor Linda Sikora, NYSCC at Alfred University. Alfred,
NY
Studio Assistant, assistant to Julia Galloway, Missoula, MT
Demonstrator, Introduction to Wheel Throwing; Basic wheel throwing, handle pulling
and attachment techniques. University of Montana, Missoula, MT

2012 - 13

Kiln Building Internship, instructed by Trey Hill and Steve Belz; Construction of a down draft soda
kiln and large updraft gas kiln with experience in all facets of design and construction.
Reconditioning used burners, basic welding, demolition and refurbishing old soda kiln,
replacement of floor, bag wall, flew, and chimney.
University of Montana, Missoula, MT

2011 -12

Treasurer, Claybody Clay Club, responsible for managing UAA Claybody funds,
University of Alaska, Anchorage, AK

2011

Curator, 2011 Claybody Ceramics Invitational,

University of Alaska, Anchorage, AK
Workshop Assistant, Jason Walker Workshop; Preparing material and slip casting pieces for
assembly. University of Alaska, Anchorage, AK

2010

Workshop Assistant, Brad Schwieger Workshop; preparing material and assisting.

University of Alaska, Anchorage, AK
Guest Artist, Tom Rohr Memorial Firing and Fundraiser; donator, firing kilns, and labor.
University of Alaska, Fairbanks, AK
Curator, 2010 Claybody Wood and Soda Fired Exhibition,
University of Alaska, Anchorage, AK

2009

Kiln Building Workshop, Soda Kiln Construction and Design by Steve Godfrey. Constructed a
downdraft soda kiln at Ose Matsutanis Studio. Anchorage, AK

Scott Jelich
4001 Crosson Dr.
Anchorage, AK 99517
www.scottjelichceramics.com
scottjelichceramics@gmail.com
607.382.4254

Related Experience Cont.

2009 11
President, Claybody UAA Clay Club, delegating jobs and managing club projects, exhibitions, sales,
and visiting artist workshops. University of Alaska, Anchorage, AK
2008

Collections
2016
2015
Publication
2015
Bibliography
2015

Gallery Assistant, 20/20 Vision National Ceramics Invitational, curated by Jeremy Kane,
Alaska State Museum, Juneau, AK

Archie Bray Foundation, Helena, MT

Schein-Joseph Museum of Ceramic Art, Alfred, NY
Robert Pfannebecker Collection
Deep Layers, High Surfaces, Pottery Making Illustrated, January/February 2015 issue. pp. 40-42

Variance: A Survey of Graduate Student Work, catalog publication, NYSCC at Alfred University

2012

Student Work Showcased at Annual Invitational, UAA weekly newspaper,

The Northern Light, January 24th 2012, image
BFA Art Program Helps Students Specialize, UAA weekly newspaper,
The Northern Light, May 1st 2012
Knee Deep in Mud: UAA Takes Creativity to a New Level, UAA weekly newspaper
The Northern Light, April 24th 2012, Interview

2011

2011 Claybody Ceramics Invitational, UAA weekly newspaper,

The Northern Light, January 19th 2011, image

2010

Soda and Wood Gets Claybody Fired Up, UAA weekly newspaper,
The Northern Light, January 19th 2010, image and interview