Education
2007-2009 Garden Certificate Studies, New York Botanical Gardens, NY
1996-1998 Master of Fine Arts, Ceramics, State University of New York at New Paltz, New Paltz, NY
1987-1991 Bachelors of Architecture, Pratt Institute, Brooklyn, NY
1985-1987 Foundation, Graphic Design, Architecture, University of Bridgeport, Bridgeport, CT
1984 Summer Program, Graphic Design, Rhode Island School of Design, Providence, RI
Exhibitions
2023 House SFW, Rhinebeck, NY
2017 Garden Inspired Art, Black Barn, Highfalls, NY
2009 Breaking The Ice, Milne Antiques and Home, Kingston, NY
2005 Mastery in Clay, The Clay Studio, Philadelphia, PA
Four Emerging Artists, Dorsky Gallery Curatorial Projects, LIC, NY
National Council on Education of The Ceramic Arts, Baltimore, MD
SUNY New Paltz Alumni Exhibition, SUNY, NY
2004 Just Desserts, Santa Fe Clay, NM
Mastery in Clay, The Clay Studio, Philadelphia, PA
2003 Objects of Desire, Northern Illinois University, Chicago, IL
Mastery in Clay, The Clay Studio, Philadelphia, PA
2002 14TH San Angelo Clay National, National Museum of Fine Arts, San Angelo, TX
All Media Invitational, Period Gallery, Omaha, NE
Incubation Series, Solo Invitational, Stratton Gallery, Pewabic Pottery, Detrioit, MI
2001 Wearable Sculpture, Majorska Theatre, Milwaukee, WI
1999 NCECA Clay Nationals, Passion and Process, Columbus ,OH
Prevailing Winds, Current Trends in Contemporary Ceramics, Young and
Constantine Gallery, Wilmington, VT
Details, Ceramic Works, Solo Exhibit, Residency, Main Gallery, Worcester Center
For Crafts, Worcester, MA
1998 New Generation, Shaw Guido Gallery, Pontiac, MI
MFA Thesis Exhibition, Chandler Gallery, New Paltz, NY
Uttering The Other, Scott Pfaffman Gallery, New York, NY
12TH San Angelo Clay National, Museum of Fine Arts, San Angelo, TX
Annual Orton Cone Box Show, NCECA, Los Vegas, Traveling Exhibition
Faculty Selects: Student Excellence, Chandler Gallery, New Paltz, NY
1997 Artists Showcase, Cooperative, Teaneck, NJ
Drawing Whatever It Takes, Gallery 116, New Paltz, NY
Faculty Selects: Student Excellence, Chandler Gallery, New Paltz, NY
1996 Annual Small Works Show, Awarded second place, Old Church Cultural Center, Demarest, NJ
Container Containment, Awarded third place, National Society of Arts and Letters, NJ
Publications
2023 How to Decorate for Winter by Bringing Nature In Scenic Hudson
https://www.scenichudson.org/viewfinder/how-to-decorate-for-seasons-by-bringing-nature-in/
2022 Your expert Guide to Spring Gardening in the Hudson Valley
https://hvmag.com/home-real-estate/design-garden/spring-gardening/
2019 All Sown Up, Aspire Magazine, Spring Issue
2003 Doers and Dreamers, Kingston Times
Professional Appointments
2007-Present Owner, lead designer, boutique garden design company, Zimmer Gardens, Kingston, NY
2003-2005 Adjunct Faculty, ceramics Department, State University of New York at New Paltz, New Paltz, NY
1999-2003 Pottery Administrative & Technical Liaison, Arts/Industry International Residency Program, John Michael
Kohler Art Center Arts/Industry Program, Kohler, WI
2001 Adjunct professor, art of Architecture, Milwaukee Institute of Art and Design, Milwaukee, WI
1998-1999 Artist in Residence, Worcester Center For Crafts, Worcester, MA
Residencies & Grants
2016 Visiting artist appointment, Winter, SUNY New Paltz, New Paltz, NY
2003 Visiting artist appointment, Summer, SUNY New Paltz, New Paltz, NY
Visiting Artist and Teaching Residency, Illinois State University, Normal, IL
2002 ME, Watershed Center for Ceramic Art, New Castle
Artist in residence, Kiln God recipient (Fully Funded)
1999 Individual Artist of Excellence Grant, Worcester Cultural Commission Grant, Worcester, MA
1998-1999 Worcester Center For Crafts, Resident Artists, Worcester, MA
1998 Moravian Pottery and Tile Works, Doylestown, PA
1995 ME, Watershed Center For The Ceramic Arts, New Castle
Lectures & Presentations
2006-Present Garden and Potting Demonstrations:
Field+Supply, Hutton Yards, Kingston, NY
Herzogs Home and Garden Center, Kingston, NY
The Black Barn, High Falls NY
Rhinebeck and Tivoli Garden Clubs
Hudson Valley Garden Association, Rhinebeck, NY
2016 Ceramics Department, SUNY, New Paltz, NY
2000 Visiting artist, guest lecturer, Lawrence University, Appleton, WI
Factory Fresh, Sheboygan Press, Sheboygan, WI
1998 Presentation of Ceramic sculptures, National Council on Education for the Ceramic Arts,
Houston,TX Mixed Bag, The Oracle, New Paltz, NY
1997 Presentation on Pedagogy, National Council on Education for the Ceramic Arts, Guilty Pleasures,
Las Vegas, NV