EDUCATION

University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC
Master of Fine Arts, Ceramics, 2013

Francis Marion University, Florence, SC
Bachelor of Arts, Graphic Design, 2009

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

North Greenville University, Tigerville, SC
Art Department Chair & Associate Professor of Art (Dec 2020 – Present)

  • Overseeing curriculum, students, and initiatives

  • Teaching Ceramics and Graphic Design courses

Assistant Professor of Art (Jan 2015 – May 2021)

  • Developed and taught courses in Ceramics and Graphic design

Adjunct Instructor of Fine Arts (Aug 2014 – Dec 2014)

  • Taught Ceramics courses

Anderson University, Anderson, SC
Adjunct Instructor in Ceramics (Aug 2013 – May 2014)

  • Taught Ceramics courses

LEADERSHIP & SERVICE

North Greenville University

  • Art Adviser, The Mountain Laurel Art & Literary Publication (Jan 2015 – Present)

  • Art Department Representative, Institutional Effectiveness Committee (Aug 2021 – Present)

  • Member, Chapel and Cultural Events Committee (Aug 2018 – Aug 2021)

  • Member, Honors Committee (Aug 2015 – May 2018)

University of South Carolina

  • President, USC Clay Club (Aug 2011 – May 2013)

  • Co-Chair, Tour de Clay (Aug 2011 – May 2013)

ARTISTIC ENGAGEMENTS

Demonstrating Artist
New Creation Art Fundraiser and Auction, Greenville, SC (May 2019)

Visiting Artist
White Rabbit Art Gallery, Traveler’s Rest, SC (Jul 2018 – Dec 2018)

Workshop Presenter

  • "Kids Clay Workshop," Serenity Apartments, Taylors, SC (Apr 2015)

  • "Clay for Kids" Six-day weekly workshop, Greenville Center for Creative Arts (Oct – Dec 2017)

Invited Presenter
Limestone College, Gaffney, SC (Apr 2013)

Studio Technician (Work Study)
University of South Carolina, Ceramics & Painting (Aug 2010 – May 2011)

SOLO EXHIBITIONS

  • Bloom, TthomasArts, Florence, SC (2017)

  • World Without Walls, Francis Marion University, Florence, SC (2013)

  • Teeming Immersion, McMaster Gallery, Columbia, SC (2013)

  • Beachcombed, Limestone College, Gaffney, SC (2013)

  • Diatomaceous Environments, Limestone College, Gaffney, SC (2012)

SELECTED GROUP & JURIED EXHIBITIONS (2011–2024)

Bascom Center for the Arts, NC | Spartanburg County Library, SC | Florence County Museum, SC | Columbia Museum of Art, SC | Mojo Coffee Gallery, MN | The Clay Studio, PA | The Ceramics Center, IA | Redbird Studio Gallery, SC | McMaster Gallery, SC | and many more.

(Detailed exhibition list available upon request)

PUBLICATIONS

  • “Douglas Inspired By Seasides,” The Patriot (2014)

  • “Francis Marion University Features Works by Hayley Douglas and Julie Mixon,” Carolina Arts (2013)

  • Featured in Ceramics Monthly "MFA Factor" (2011)

  • The Jefferson Reporter (2013, Image of work)

AWARDS

  • Design of the Year Award, The Mountain Laurel, Ninth Place, Associate Collegiate Press, Washington, D.C. (2016)

  • People’s Choice Award, 59th Annual Pee Dee Regional Art Competition, Florence, SC (2012)

  • John J. O’Neil Graduate Distinguished Service Award, University of South Carolina (2012)