Installations, Sculptural Objects, and Dinnerware Collections
A. M. Martens
Education
2011 MFA - Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI, Studio Art - Ceramics, University Distinguished Fellowship
2008 MA - Minnesota State University, Mankato, MN, Studio Art - Ceramics
2006 Post Baccalaureate - University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN, Studio Art - Ceramics
2003 BFA - Minnesota State University, Mankato, MN, Studio Art - Ceramics, Summa Cum Laude
Related Education
2003 Porcelain and Shino: The Perfect Match with Malcolm Davis and Kent McLaughlin
Penland School of Crafts, Penland, NC, Fall Concentration, 2-Month Workshop
Solo and Two Person Exhibitions
2018 A.M. Martens, Solo Exhibition
Jane Hartsook Gallery, New York, NY
2013 Solo Exhibition
Gallerie Noir, Dallas, TX
Two Person Exhibition
Schacht Gallery, Saratoga Clay Arts Center, Schuylerville, NY
2012 Our Binding Path, Solo Exhibition
Mark A. Chapman Gallery, Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS
2011 Connect, Solo Exhibition
Whitdel Arts Center, Contemporary Art Institute of Detroit, Detroit, MI
2009 2x2 MFA Candidate Exhibition, Two Person Exhibition
Gallery 101, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI
2008 In-fest-ications, Solo Master of Arts Graduate Exhibition
Conkling Gallery, Minnesota State University, Mankato, MN
2007 Claustro-Suffocation, Solo Exhibition
Centennial Student Union Gallery, Minnesota State University, Mankato, MN
Size Does Matter, Two Person Exhibition
410 Project Gallery, Mankato, MN
Group Exhibitions
2019 56th Annual Juried Competition
Juror Catherine Futter, Director of Curatorial Affairs at the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art
Masur Museum of Art, Monroe, LA
2013 ArtWork 6
Sullivan Galleries, The School of the Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago, IL
Interpretation of the Object, Invitational
Artists: Jill Allen, Peter Christian Johnson, A.M. Martens, Nathan Prouty, Virginia Scotchie, & John Zimmerman Red Lodge Clay Center, Red Lodge, MT
2012 Red Heat: Contemporary Works in Clay
Juror Virginia Scotchie, Professor and Head of Ceramics at The University of South Carolina
Alexandre Hogue Gallery, The University of Tulsa, Tulsa, OK
7th National Juried Exhibition
Juror Apsara DeQuinzio, Assistant Curator of Painting and Sculpture San Francisco Museum of Modern Art
Axis Gallery, Sacramento, CA
Positive/Negative 27
Juror Dr. Gail Levin, Distinguished Professor at The City University of New York
Slocumb Gallery, East Tennessee State University, Johnson City, TN
4th Biennial Concordia Continental Ceramics Competition, International Juried Exhibition
Juror Sarah Millfelt, Director of the Northern Clay Center
Concordia Gallery, St. Paul, MN
2011 After the Pedestal
Juror Barbara Hunt McLanahan, Executive Director of the Judd Foundation
The Sculpture Center, Cleveland, OH
In conjunction with the SculptureX Symposium with Keynote Speaker Ann Hamilton
K-State Faculty and Student Exhibition, Invitational
Mercer Gallery, Garden City, KS
Externalities, Invitational
Galleria, Delta College, University Center, Saginaw, MI
MFA Thesis Exhibition
Kresge Art Museum, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI
Six for Six, Invitational
Scene Metro Space, East Lansing, MI
Input Output
Gallery 101, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI
2010 MFA Candidate Group Show
Gallery 101, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI
The Young and the Restless
Contemporary Art Institute of Detroit, Detroit, MI
Michigan’s University Research Corridor, Invitational and One-year loan
University Research Corridor-Main Office, Lansing, MI
MSU@SceneMetroSpace, Invitational
Scene Metro Space, East Lansing, MI
Yelp Art Attack, Juried Show
Contemporary Art Institute of Detroit, Detroit, MI
2009 Michigan Mud
Juror Mark Chatterly
Grand Valley State University, MI
ArtPrize, International Juried Exhibition
Grand Rapids, MI
MFA Candidate Group Show
Gallery 114, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI
2008 MFA Candidate Group Show
Gallery 101, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI
2007 Prairie Lakes Regional Art Show, Juried Exhibition
Carnegie Art Center, Mankato, MN
Artworks, Juried Exhibition
Centennial Student Union Gallery, Minnesota State University, Mankato, MN
Graduate Student Art Exhibition
Centennial Student Union Gallery, Minnesota State University, Mankato, MN
2006 ASA Art Show, Juried Exhibition
Conkling Gallery, Minnesota State University, Mankato, MN
2005 Gallery Representation
Craftsman Creek Art Gallery, Sioux Falls, SD
2003 Shino Show
Penland School of Crafts, Penland, NC
A Study in Elementalism, BFA Art Exhibition
Conkling Gallery, Minnesota State University, Mankato, MN
Art, Invitational Exhibition and Theatre Production
Minnesota State University, Mankato, MN
2002 Minnesota Clay, Ceramic Invitational Exhibition
Rochester Art Center, Rochester, MN
Tossed Salad, Juried Exhibition
Conkling Gallery, Minnesota State University, Mankato, MN
Artworks, Juried Exhibition
Cenntennial Student Union Gallery, Minnesota State University, Mankato, MN
Awards and Honors
2008-2011 University Distinguished Fellowship, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI
One of forty University awards that provides full academic and financial support to outstanding incoming
Doctoral and Master of Fine Arts students.
2010 Recipient for a Solo Exhibition
Members of Contemporary Art Institute Detroit, Detroit, MI
2009-2010 Graduate Teaching Assistantship
Michigan State University, Art and Art History Department, East Lansing, MI
2009 Conference Fellowship Award
Michigan State University, Art and Art History Department, East Lansing, MI
Recipient of Cash Award
Michigan Mud Conference and Exhibition, Juror Mark Chatterly
2007-2008 Graduate Teaching Assistantship
Minnesota State University, Art Department, Mankato, MN
2003 Penland Work Study Scholarship
Penland School of Crafts, Penland, NC
2002-2003 Golden Key International Honor Society
Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society
2002 Hapke Endowment Scholarship, Art Department
Minnesota State University, Mankato, MN
NCECA Shimpo Scholarship
Residencies
2011-2012 Kansas State Ceramics Artist in Residence
Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS
Teaching Experience
2014 Instructor, School of the Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago, IL
Ceramics
Ceramics2011-2012 Adjunct Professor, Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS
Ceramics
Ceramics Instructor, Manhattan Art Center, Manhattan, KS
Wheel Throwing, Handbuilding, and Individual Tutoring Sessions
2011 Adjunct Professor, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI
Foundations: Three Dimensional Form
Ceramics Instructor, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI
Evening College, Spring Semester
Teaching Assistant, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI
Ceramics I: Handbuilding, Spring Semester
2010 Instructor of Record, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI
Ceramics I: Hand building, Fall Semester
Visiting Instructor, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI
Foundations: Three Dimensional Form
2009-2010 Instructor of Record, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI
Foundations: Three Dimensional Form, Fall and Spring Semesters
2009 Ceramics Instructor, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI
Evening College, Spring and Fall Semesters
2007-2008 Instructor of Record, Minnesota State University, Mankato, MN
Foundations: Elements and Principles of Design, Fall and Spring Semesters
Professional Experience
2019-Current Assistant Director of Facilities, Graduate and Post Bacc Studios
School of the Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago, IL
2014-2019 Ceramics Studio Manager
School of the Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago, IL
2013-2014 Interim Ceramics Studio Manager
School of the Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago, IL
2012-2013 Ceramics Studio Coordinator
School of the Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago, IL
2011-2012 Ceramics Studio Manager
Manhattan Art Center, Manhattan, KS
Gallery Preparator
Strecker-Nelson Gallery, Manhattan, KS
K-State Potters Guild, Member
Kansas State University, KS
2011 Studio Assistant for Paul Kotula
East Lansing, MI
2010-2011 Educational Policy Committee, Member
Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI
2002-2011 National Council for the Education of Ceramic Arts (NCECA), Conference and Member
2009-2011 MSU Ceramics Club, President
Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI
2008-2009 MSU Ceramics Club, Officer
Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI
2006-2008 Mudworks Ceramics Club, Member
Minnesota State University, Mankato, MN
2002-2003 Mudworks Ceramics Club, Member
Minnesota State University, Mankato, MN
2002 Minnesota Community College Fine Arts Symposium
Minnesota State University, Mankato, MN
Featured Artists: Don Reitz, Rudy Autio, and Judy Onofrio
Artists Lectures and Panel Discussions
2011 A.M. Martens - Ceramics Artist In Residence, Lecture
Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS
The Many Lenses of the Contemporary Eye, Panel
EDGES Graduate Conference, College of Arts and Letters, Michigan State University
2008 Graduate Slide Forum, NCECA, Pittsburgh, PA
2007 Graduate Slide Forum, NCECA, Louisville, KY
Bibliography
2012 ArtAxis, www.artaxis.org
ArtAxis, www.artaxis.org2007 “Sensory Overload.” Minnesota State University Reporter
Author Brittney Hansen, Oct. 4, 200
