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Brian Snapp is a Professor of Ceramics in the Department of Art & Art History at the University of Utah, serving as Department Chair since 2009. His academic foundation includes a BA in Music from California State University San Francisco and an MFA from California State University Los Angeles.
Educational background:
- BA in Music, California State University San Francisco
- MFA, California State University Los Angeles
His research centers on ceramic sculpture, mixed media, and installation art, with recent work exploring compassion, holistic living, and war/religion dynamics through exhibitions at the Utah Museum of Fine Arts. International presentations include the International Forum for Ceramics (China), Macsabal Woodfire Festival (Korea), and CEBIKO World Ceramic Biennale (Korea), reflecting his global engagement in ceramic arts.
Publications highlight his international collaborations, notably the Macsabal International Woodfire Festival 2008 catalogue and contributions to Scope: Contemporary Research Topics, emphasizing contemporary ceramic practices and cross-cultural dialogues.
Professional affiliations demonstrate active community involvement:
- National Council on Education for the Ceramic Arts (NCECA)
- National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)
- International Forum for Ceramics
He teaches ceramics courses from foundational to advanced levels, studio foundations, and graduate seminars while maintaining a robust exhibition and lecture schedule across six countries.
