Carrie Anne Parks-Kirby
Chair and Professor of Art and Design
Joined Alma College Faculty in 1982
Clack 109
(989) 463-7285
Office Hours: MTTH and most F: 10 am - noon (other times by appointment)
Homepage: http://othello.alma.edu/~parks
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Education
- M.F.A., Virginia Commonwealth University (1981)
- Apprenticeship with potter Takeo Sudo, Mashiko, Japan (1977-78)
- B.F.A Wesleyan College (1976)
Research Interests
Figurative ceramic sculpture and drawing, sculptural teapots, and architectural tile work
Recent Courses Taught
- Wheel-Thrown Ceramics. ART 299.
- Senior Show. ART 500.
- Sculpture Studio. ART 220.
- Drawing Studio. ART 101.01.
- Architectural Ceramics Practicum. ART 385.
- Advanced Drawing. ART 399.
- Ceramics Studio. ART 223.
- Tools and Materials. ART 122.
- Hand-built Ceramic Sculpture. ART 499.
- Anotomical Illustration. ART 399.
- Illustration. ART 399.
Directed Student Presentations and Achievements
Selected Book Publications
- Angelica Pozo, et. al.. 500 Tiles. Lark Books. January 2008.
- Dona Z. Meilach. Teapots: Makers and Collectors. Schiffer Publishing. 1st ed. 2005 July.
Selected Articles
- Carrie Anne Parks. "26th Alma College Statewide Print Competition." Journal of the Print World. Winter 2007 Volume 30, No.1 1007 O1.
- Carrie Anne Parks-Kirby. "25th Annual Alma College Statewide Print Competition." Journal of the Print World. 2006, Volume 29, No. 1 Winter, p.40
Selected Creative Works
- Carrie Anne Parks, et. al.. "Vivaldi Teapot." Steeped in Tradition: 22nd Annual Teapot Exhibition. Ariana Gallery, Royal Oak, MI. November 14, 2009.
- Carrie Anne Parks, et. al.. "English Garden Tiles." Presenters' Exhibit. Edina Art Center. September 18, 2009.
- Carrie Anne Parks, et. al.. "Blue Willow Bowls With Lake Memories." The Ohio-Michigan Game:Teaching Ceramics. Pewabic Pottery, Detroit, MI. July 17, 2009.
- Carrie Anne Parks, et.al.. "A Raven Caught By His Catch", "The Crow's Borrowed Feathers", "The Bat's Advice"." 32nd Bradley International Print and Drawing Exhibition. Bradley University, Peoria, IL. February 12, 2009.
- Carrie Anne Parks, et. al.. ""Mozart Teapot" and "Vivaldi Teapot"." 19th Annual Teapot Show. Chiaroscuro Galleries, Chicago, IL. April 1, 2008.
- Carrie Anne Parks, et.al.. "two figurative teapots and a teaset." 20th Annual Teapot Exhibition. Ariana Gallery, Royal Oak, MI.
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Recent Presentations
- Carrie Anne Parks. "Taking Tiles to School." Handmade Tile and Mosaics Conference and Handmade Tile Association. Minneapolis, Minnesota. September 19 and 20, 2009.
- Carrie Anne Parks. "Tea and Clay." Michigan Ceramic Artists' Association, Michigan Mud conference. Albion College, Albion, MI. October 7, 2005.
Awards, Honors, Recognitions
Professional Memberships
- International Sculpture Center
- Tile Heritage Foundation
- Michigan Association of Ceramic Artists
- American Crafts Council
Service to the College
- NCA Self-Study Committee
- Educational Policies Committee
- Council of Department Chairs
- Faculty Grievance Committee
- Sculpture Commission Committee
- NCA Self-Study Committee
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