Dennis Loucks
2403 29th St, Lubbock, TX 79411
507-381-3686
[email protected]
Instagram: @dennis_loucks
Education
• Master of Fine Arts
University of Miami, Miami, FL May 2016
• Master of Arts
Minnesota State University Mankato, Mankato, MN May 2012
• Bachelor of Fine Arts
Minnesota State University Mankato, Mankato, MN May 2010
Teaching Experience
Accomplishments
• Solo Show – “Contemporary Conflict Resolution Methods?” April 2024 (Upcoming), Texas Tech University Satellite Gallery
• Open to Interpretation 1 and 2 - Flora, Fauna, and Fiction, Wildfire Ceramics, Missoula MT, July 2022
• Understanding Glazes Class, Ceramic Materials Workshop, June 2021
• 2nd Place Professional, $250 award for “Flatland” - National Art Program, Lubbock Municipal Garden and Art Center, Nov 2021
• Digital Art, Collage & Assemblage - Las Laguna Art Gallery, #38, 2019, Digital Painting, Nov 2021
• Clay on the Wall Show, “Broken Platter” - LHUCA Museum, Lubbock TX. Dec 2017
• Master of Fine Arts Thesis Show, “Take the Good with the Bad” - University of Miami, CAS Gallery, Feb 2016
• Instructor of record, Four Semesters Beginning Ceramics - Wheel - 262 – University of Miami, Fl., Jan 2013 – May 2015
• Visiting Student, West Virginia University at The Pottery Workshop, Jingdezhen, China, Fall 2014
• Made in China – Group Exhibition, The Pottery Workshop Mufei Gallery, Jingdezhen, China, Jianxi Province, Nov. 2014
• Master of Arts Thesis Show, “Things,” Minnesota State University-Mankato, Conkling Gallery, March 2012
• Some Canvas and Some Clay, 410 Art Gallery, Mankato, MN. Theresa Klein and Dennis Loucks, April 2007
• Investigating Porcelain, Undergraduate Research Grant, $500, tested 46 kinds of domestic commercial porcelains for throwing qualities and translucency, presented the findings at the conference and emailed the results to all the ceramic vendors
• Two Person Show with Jon Nibbe, 410 Art Gallery, Mankato, MN. May 2006
• Outstanding 3-D, Student Art League Fall Show, MSU— Mankato, Conkling Gallery, October 2011
• General Contractor 1999-2001 as I built a house for myself.
• Instructor of record, Four Semesters Art 100 – Foundations - Minnesota State Mankato, Aug 2010 – May 2012
• Alfred University ART 300 Online “Intro to Glaze Formulation” Winter Term 2015 -16
Workshops
• Florida Heat, Morean Center for Clay, St. Petersburg, Fl. Jan 3 – Jan 18, 2024, John Balistreri, Brad Schwieger, Matt Long, Fired the Anagama and Soda Kilns, also attended in 2024, 2025, 2022, 2018, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2012, 2011.
• Mudslingers Reunion Tour Workshop, Louise Hopkins Underwood Center for the Arts, Kent Harris, Megan Harris, Von Venhuizen, David Eichols, Oct 2021
• Advancing Glazes Online Workshop with Ceramics Materials Workshop, Rose and Matt Katz, July 2021
• Stephen Hill Spraying Glazes Workshop, 323 Clay, Kansas City, Missouri, Oct 2019
• Gail Kendall Workshop, Student Scholarship, Anderson Ranch Art Center, Snowmass, CO, July 2015
• Chris Gustin Workshop, Work-Study Scholarship, Penland School of Crafts, Bakersville, NC, June 2015
• Seth Green Workshop, Student Scholarship, Anderson Ranch Art Center, Snowmass, Co, July 2013
• Ursula Hargens Workshop, Student Scholarship, Anderson Ranch Art Center, Snowmass Co, July 2013
• TV News Interview at Opening for Made in China – Group Exhibition, 8 pm, The Pottery Workshop Mufei Gallery, Jingdezhen, China, Jianxi Province, http://www.jdztv.net/art/?1340.html, Nov 14, 2014
• Master of Fine Arts Candidates Exhibition 2014, Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami, May 2014
• The ‘Cane Art Fair – University of Miami Wynwood Gallery, Dec. 2013
• The ‘Cane Art Fair – University of Miami, Wynwood Gallery, Dec. 2012
• Incoming Graduate Show, CAS Gallery, University of Miami, Florida, Aug 2012
• 3rd Place, Ceramic wall piece, Art History Roundtable Show, Raydiance Salon, Feb. 2009
• Starbrick Clay National Cup Show, Nelsonville Ohio, juried by Matt Long, Feb. 27-Apr. 19, 2009
• Three entries accepted, Student Art League Show, MNSU Mankato, Fall 2008
• Barrett Clay Works National Cup Show, Two Entries Accepted, Juried by Leslie Ferrin, June 28th-August 10th, 2008
• Kent State University Cup Show, “River Cups and Saucers,” May 14-June 7, 2008
• Art League Show, “Tea bowl Set,” Conkling Gallery October 2007
• Art League Show, Casserole, MSU Conkling Gallery, October 2006
• Skirted Platter, Desert Road Platter, and Closed Vase, Art League Show, MSU Centennial Student Union Gallery January 2006
• Homemade glaze spray booth with ventilation and waterfall systems, August of ‘05
• President of Mudworks Minnesota State Mankato Pottery Guild, Spring Semester 2005
• Built my first potter’s wheel with a wood frame, an electric motor from a washing machine, and variable speeds with a lawn tractor transmission
• Three semesters of ceramics at Mankato West High School
• Artwork in several private collections
Work Experience
• Art Instructor and Studio Technician, Lubbock Municipal Garden and Arts Center, Aug 21 - Current
• Boiler Operator and Maintenance, Texas Tech University Utilities, Mar 2019-Current
• Assembly Technician, Texas Electric Cooperative, Aug 2018 – Feb 2019
• Supervisor, Express Employment Professionals, June – Aug 2018
• Forklift Operator, Lov-Cot, Lubbock Tx, Feb 2018 – Aug 2018
• Call Center Representative, Stenocall Call Center, Lubbock Tx, Aug 2017 – Feb 2018
• Graduate Assistant, Texas Tech University, Jan 2017 – May 2017
• Graduate Assistant, University of Miami, Jan 2013 – May 2016
• Graduate Assistant, Minnesota State University Mankato, Aug 2010 – May 2012
• Production Technician, Crown Beverage Packaging, 174 Chestnut Ave, Mankato, MN, 56001 - March 1994 to July 2012
• Production Operator, Kraft General Foods, Oct 1993 – March 1994
• Window Washer, Endres Window Washing, June 1992 – Oct 1993
• Production Operator, Fine Impressions, March 1992 – Oct 1992
• Self – employed janitorial and window-washing June 1990 – June 1992
• Installation Technician, Prairie Insulation, June 1986 – Oct 1989
Non-profit Work
• 19 years spent in non-profit work and volunteer service, 1985 – 2004
• Six years of leadership and managerial work with same non- profit, extensive public speaking, 1998-2004
2403 29th St, Lubbock, TX 79411
507-381-3686
[email protected]
Instagram: @dennis_loucks
Education
• Master of Fine Arts
University of Miami, Miami, FL May 2016
• Master of Arts
Minnesota State University Mankato, Mankato, MN May 2012
• Bachelor of Fine Arts
Minnesota State University Mankato, Mankato, MN May 2010
Teaching Experience
- Teaching Ceramics - All Levels, Lubbock Garden and Art Center, Lubbock Tx, Fall 2021 to current.
- Led a non-profit teaching school 1998-2001
Accomplishments
• Solo Show – “Contemporary Conflict Resolution Methods?” April 2024 (Upcoming), Texas Tech University Satellite Gallery
• Open to Interpretation 1 and 2 - Flora, Fauna, and Fiction, Wildfire Ceramics, Missoula MT, July 2022
• Understanding Glazes Class, Ceramic Materials Workshop, June 2021
• 2nd Place Professional, $250 award for “Flatland” - National Art Program, Lubbock Municipal Garden and Art Center, Nov 2021
• Digital Art, Collage & Assemblage - Las Laguna Art Gallery, #38, 2019, Digital Painting, Nov 2021
• Clay on the Wall Show, “Broken Platter” - LHUCA Museum, Lubbock TX. Dec 2017
• Master of Fine Arts Thesis Show, “Take the Good with the Bad” - University of Miami, CAS Gallery, Feb 2016
• Instructor of record, Four Semesters Beginning Ceramics - Wheel - 262 – University of Miami, Fl., Jan 2013 – May 2015
• Visiting Student, West Virginia University at The Pottery Workshop, Jingdezhen, China, Fall 2014
• Made in China – Group Exhibition, The Pottery Workshop Mufei Gallery, Jingdezhen, China, Jianxi Province, Nov. 2014
• Master of Arts Thesis Show, “Things,” Minnesota State University-Mankato, Conkling Gallery, March 2012
• Some Canvas and Some Clay, 410 Art Gallery, Mankato, MN. Theresa Klein and Dennis Loucks, April 2007
• Investigating Porcelain, Undergraduate Research Grant, $500, tested 46 kinds of domestic commercial porcelains for throwing qualities and translucency, presented the findings at the conference and emailed the results to all the ceramic vendors
• Two Person Show with Jon Nibbe, 410 Art Gallery, Mankato, MN. May 2006
• Outstanding 3-D, Student Art League Fall Show, MSU— Mankato, Conkling Gallery, October 2011
• General Contractor 1999-2001 as I built a house for myself.
• Instructor of record, Four Semesters Art 100 – Foundations - Minnesota State Mankato, Aug 2010 – May 2012
• Alfred University ART 300 Online “Intro to Glaze Formulation” Winter Term 2015 -16
Workshops
• Florida Heat, Morean Center for Clay, St. Petersburg, Fl. Jan 3 – Jan 18, 2024, John Balistreri, Brad Schwieger, Matt Long, Fired the Anagama and Soda Kilns, also attended in 2024, 2025, 2022, 2018, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2012, 2011.
• Mudslingers Reunion Tour Workshop, Louise Hopkins Underwood Center for the Arts, Kent Harris, Megan Harris, Von Venhuizen, David Eichols, Oct 2021
• Advancing Glazes Online Workshop with Ceramics Materials Workshop, Rose and Matt Katz, July 2021
• Stephen Hill Spraying Glazes Workshop, 323 Clay, Kansas City, Missouri, Oct 2019
• Gail Kendall Workshop, Student Scholarship, Anderson Ranch Art Center, Snowmass, CO, July 2015
• Chris Gustin Workshop, Work-Study Scholarship, Penland School of Crafts, Bakersville, NC, June 2015
• Seth Green Workshop, Student Scholarship, Anderson Ranch Art Center, Snowmass, Co, July 2013
• Ursula Hargens Workshop, Student Scholarship, Anderson Ranch Art Center, Snowmass Co, July 2013
• TV News Interview at Opening for Made in China – Group Exhibition, 8 pm, The Pottery Workshop Mufei Gallery, Jingdezhen, China, Jianxi Province, http://www.jdztv.net/art/?1340.html, Nov 14, 2014
• Master of Fine Arts Candidates Exhibition 2014, Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami, May 2014
• The ‘Cane Art Fair – University of Miami Wynwood Gallery, Dec. 2013
• The ‘Cane Art Fair – University of Miami, Wynwood Gallery, Dec. 2012
• Incoming Graduate Show, CAS Gallery, University of Miami, Florida, Aug 2012
• 3rd Place, Ceramic wall piece, Art History Roundtable Show, Raydiance Salon, Feb. 2009
• Starbrick Clay National Cup Show, Nelsonville Ohio, juried by Matt Long, Feb. 27-Apr. 19, 2009
• Three entries accepted, Student Art League Show, MNSU Mankato, Fall 2008
• Barrett Clay Works National Cup Show, Two Entries Accepted, Juried by Leslie Ferrin, June 28th-August 10th, 2008
• Kent State University Cup Show, “River Cups and Saucers,” May 14-June 7, 2008
• Art League Show, “Tea bowl Set,” Conkling Gallery October 2007
• Art League Show, Casserole, MSU Conkling Gallery, October 2006
• Skirted Platter, Desert Road Platter, and Closed Vase, Art League Show, MSU Centennial Student Union Gallery January 2006
• Homemade glaze spray booth with ventilation and waterfall systems, August of ‘05
• President of Mudworks Minnesota State Mankato Pottery Guild, Spring Semester 2005
• Built my first potter’s wheel with a wood frame, an electric motor from a washing machine, and variable speeds with a lawn tractor transmission
• Three semesters of ceramics at Mankato West High School
• Artwork in several private collections
Work Experience
• Art Instructor and Studio Technician, Lubbock Municipal Garden and Arts Center, Aug 21 - Current
• Boiler Operator and Maintenance, Texas Tech University Utilities, Mar 2019-Current
• Assembly Technician, Texas Electric Cooperative, Aug 2018 – Feb 2019
• Supervisor, Express Employment Professionals, June – Aug 2018
• Forklift Operator, Lov-Cot, Lubbock Tx, Feb 2018 – Aug 2018
• Call Center Representative, Stenocall Call Center, Lubbock Tx, Aug 2017 – Feb 2018
• Graduate Assistant, Texas Tech University, Jan 2017 – May 2017
• Graduate Assistant, University of Miami, Jan 2013 – May 2016
• Graduate Assistant, Minnesota State University Mankato, Aug 2010 – May 2012
• Production Technician, Crown Beverage Packaging, 174 Chestnut Ave, Mankato, MN, 56001 - March 1994 to July 2012
• Production Operator, Kraft General Foods, Oct 1993 – March 1994
• Window Washer, Endres Window Washing, June 1992 – Oct 1993
• Production Operator, Fine Impressions, March 1992 – Oct 1992
• Self – employed janitorial and window-washing June 1990 – June 1992
• Installation Technician, Prairie Insulation, June 1986 – Oct 1989
Non-profit Work
• 19 years spent in non-profit work and volunteer service, 1985 – 2004
• Six years of leadership and managerial work with same non- profit, extensive public speaking, 1998-2004
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