معرفی
Amy M Nelson, Associate Professor of Fine Art at Creighton University's College of Arts and Sciences, actively bridges ceramics with civic engagement. As Director of the Scheerer Scholars in the Arts program, she teaches Ceramics and Art and Civic Engagement while maintaining strong community ties through roles like:
- Creative Workshops at Siena/Francis House Homeless Shelter
- Board Member, Union for Contemporary Art
- Former Mentor, Joslyn Art Museum's Kent Bellows Mentoring Program (2010-2017)
Academic Background
- BFA, Creighton University (1997)
- MFA, East Carolina University School of Art & Design (2002)
Research & Practice
Nelson's creative practice investigates:
- Functional crafts as vehicles for social/political commentary
- Handcrafted objects' role in personal/collective identity
- Repositioning traditional female crafts into ceramic installations
- Art's power to drive civic engagement and social change
Her work has been exhibited nationally, including at the Watershed Center for Ceramic Art and Vermont Studio Center. Recent projects focus on:
- Preserving cultural heritage through contemporary practice
- Interdisciplinary collaborations with public relations students
- Community-based art education models
Awards & Recognition
- 2015 Midlands Mentoring Partnership Mentor of the Year
Notable Contributions
Key exhibitions and presentations include:
- 2018: WCA Commissioned Installations
- 2016: ONHPT Ceramic Tour
- 2015: Creative Workshops Director
- 2012: National NCCECA Conference
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