I am a native of the San Francisco Bay Area. I graduated from California State University, Hayward, with a B.A. in Fine Arts, and have been working part-time-professionally with clay since 1983. Most of my full-time career has been spent working as a drafter, technical illustrator or graphic designer. In 1999, I opened The Clay Playce, a working studio, classroom, and gallery in Livermore, CA.
In the Spring of 2007, I relocated to northwest Ohio. Since that time, I have been working as a full-time artist, offering classes in hand-built and wheel-thrown pottery, and participating in local shows and galleries.
Gallery Representation (past & present)
Silver Lining Gallery, Waterville, OH
Garden Smiles, Waterville, OH
Space 237, Toledo, OH
The American Gallery, Sylvania, OH
The Clay Playce, (co-owner - studio, gallery, classroom), Livermore, CA • 1999-2001
The Sun Gallery, Hayward, CA • 1980
Partial List of Shows and Festivals
Art on the Mall, University of Toledo • 2009, 2010, 2011 - Juried
Lourdes College, WAVE, Sylvania, OH • 2008, 2009, 2010
Blurred Boundaries - Mixed Media Exhibit, Kalamazoo, MI • 2009 - Juried
PAAC Fiber Arts Show, 577 Foundation, Perrysburg, OH • 2009, 2011 - Juried
Harrison Rally Days, Perrysburg, OH, 2008, 2009
Art Walk, Livermore, CA • Annual Fall show, 2000-2003
Art Under the Oaks, Livermore, CA • Annual Summer show, 2000-2003
Wente Winery, Livermore, CA • Annual Winter show, 2002 - Juried
Castro Valley Festival of Arts, Castro Valley, CA • Summer, 1999
Adobe Art Gallery, Castro Valley, CA • Summer, 1983 - Juried
Affiliations
Member of the Athena Art Society, Toledo, OH
Teaching Experience
Private studio, Whitehouse, OH • 2007 - present
Private studio, Livermore, CA • 2001-2002
The Clay Playce (studio, gallery, classroom), Co-owner, Livermore, CA • 1999-2001
California public school system - substitute teacher and classroom volunteer • 1982-1997
Adobe Art Gallery, Castro Valley, CA • Summer, 1983
about the artist
©2011 Nancy Beeman
