Nicholas W. Rostagno
414/765-9466

Education:

2001-2004 M.F.A. Ceramics, Minor-Sculpture, University of North Texas

May - August, 2003 Lorenzo de’Medici Art Institute of Florence, Italy
Ceramic and Paint Restoration Certificate

1999-2001 M.A. Ceramic work, Sul Ross State University, Alpine, Texas

1993-1997 B.F.A. University of Wisconsin, Madison

1993-1996 United States Navy - Honorable discharge

8-10, 2004 Artist in Residence- Mandaglio Ceramics, Lake Como, Italy

5-9, 2004 Summer Instructor- La Meridiana, International School of Ceramics, Florence, Italy

2003-2004 Ceramic Instructor, University of North Texas

2001-2004 Teaching Assistant for Design, University of North Texas

1999-2001 Teaching Assistant for Ceramics, Sul Ross State University

1997-1999 Glass Blower, Ground Score Production, Austin Tx

Work Skills and Methods:

- Ceramics - Wheel, hand building, coil, slab, tile, glaze chemistry, clay mixing

- Sculpture – Mixed media, abstract design, realism

- Design – Elements and principles of design

- Repair and Design – Electric kiln, gas kiln, throwing wheels

Shows/Galleries:

7/2005-200, Mio Bella, Brookfield

9/2004-Present, Mandaglio Studios, Lake Como, Italy

12/2003-2006, Cork Art House, Waukesha, WI

10/2003-Present, Uncommon Grounds, Denton TX

6/2004-8/2004, La Meridiana, Florence, Italy

8/2004 “Sneak Preview,” Cora Stafford Gallery, Denton, TX

11/2003 “Empty Bowls,” Denton, TX

2002-2003 “Linchman Annual Art Show,” Denton, TX

2002-2004 Denton, TX Greater Art Show

2002-2004 U.N.T. Clay Guild Shows

1999-Present “Patti Hildreth Gallery” permanent collection, Alpine, TX

1999-2001 “Alpine Gallery Nights,” Alpine, TX

8/2001 “Laughing at the Sun Gallery,” Austin, TX

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