Kari Woolsey

Kari Woolsey serves as an Assistant Professor of Practice in Ceramics at Southern Illinois University Carbondale while also holding the position of Assistant Director of Programs at Artspace 304 and a Visiting Artist appointment in the ceramics department. Her academic foundation includes an MFA from SIUC (2018), Post Baccalaureate from University of Florida (2015), and BFA from Florida Atlantic University (2011).

Education:

• MFA in Ceramics, Southern Illinois University Carbondale, 2018
• Post Baccalaureate in Ceramics, University of Florida, 2015
• BFA in Ceramics, Florida Atlantic University, 2011

Research and Artistic Practice: Woolsey's work investigates the "everydayness" of objects through functional pottery and large-scale installations, utilizing diverse materials including clay, paper, wire, and fabric. Her practice bridges utilitarian ceramics with contemporary art while emphasizing community engagement through public art projects and ceramics education.

Professional Recognition: She has completed competitive residencies at Clay Arts Vegas (2017), Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts (2018-2019), Watershed Center for the Ceramic Arts as 2020 Salad Days Artist (creating 550 plates for the event), and New Harmony Clay Project (2019-2020).

Advising and Grants: Public records contain no documented graduate students, research grants, or formal advising activities.

Exhibitions and Sales: Her work is distributed through Alma's RVA, Arrowmont Store, New Harmony Gallery of Contemporary Art, Bricolage Art Collective, and her Etsy shop.