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Casey Burton is an Adjunct Professor in the Art & Design department at Saint Xavier University. She holds an MFA in Ceramics from Pennsylvania State University and a BFA in Ceramics from the University of Iowa with a minor in Psychology. Her work explores interdisciplinary practices in ceramics, sculpture, painting, and performance art, often addressing themes of ecology, identity, and social engagement.
Key professional highlights include a two-year residency at Cobb Mountain Art and Ecology Project in California, where she focused on eco-conscious art. She also received the Kiki Smith Fellowship for a workshop at Haystack Mountain School of Crafts and the Creative Achievement Award for her contributions to the arts. Burton has exhibited widely, including solo and group shows at institutions like Zoller Gallery (State College, PA) and the Middletown Art Center (CA).
Her teaching spans courses like Transitions (TS-100), emphasizing transitional themes in art education. Exhibitions such as 'Nada (Performance)' (2024) and 'Dancing with Mud, Rolling in Herb' (2024) showcase her experimental approach to material and form. Awards and residencies reflect her commitment to innovation and community impact in the arts.
- Key Awards: Kiki Smith Fellowship, Creative Achievement Award
- Residencies: Cobb Mountain Art & Ecology Project (2020–2022), Haystack Mountain School of Crafts (2021)
- Exhibition Trends: Focus on performance art, site-specific installations, and material experimentation with clay
