The Dictionary of American Ceramics, 1945 onward
Dictionary of American Ceramics, 1945 onward
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Paul Donnelly, with Rain Harris
EDUCATION
1997 BFA Ceramics Concentration, Edinboro University of Pennsylvania, Edinboro, Pennsylvania
2008 MFA New York State College of Ceramics, Alfred University, Alfred, New York
RESIDENCIES
2001-2006Artist in Residence, The Clay Studio, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
2009Artist in Residence, Watershed Center for the Ceramic Arts, Newcastle, Maine
2009Artist in Residence, Watershed Center for the Ceramic Arts, Newcastle, Maine
2012Artist in Residence, The Pottery Workshop, Jingdezhen, China
2014Artist in Residence, AIA coordinator, Artistic Intersessions, Watershed Center for the Ceramic Arts, Newcastle, Maine
PRIMARY WORK EXPERIENCE
1997Gallery Assistant, Renaissance Art Gallery, Stafford, Pennsylvania
1997-1999Technical Assistant, The Clay Studio, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
1999-2000Managing Assistant, Philadelphia Pottery Supply, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
1999-2000Studio Technician, The Clay Studio, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
2000-2006Studio Technician, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
2001-2006Ceramics Instructor, University City Arts League, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
2002-2006Adjunct Professor, Gloucester County College, Sewell, New Jersey
2008-2010Special Instructor of Ceramics, Kansas City Art Institute, Kansas City, Missouri
2010—Assistant Professor of Ceramics, Kansas City Art Institute, Kansas City, Missouri
2015—Assistant Professor of Ceramics, Kansas City Art Institute, Kansas City, Missouri
BIOGRAPHY
Paul Donnelly is known for wheel-thrown, hand-built, slip-cast and CAD (Computer Aided Drafting) utilitarian porcelain pottery. Architectural and natural settings guide Donnelly's work. Donnelly's surface technique features semi-translucent glazes including yellows and celadon blue with minimal contrasting underglaze line work. Decals also often show up on his work.
Donnelly often collaborates with Rain Harris on a line of functional pieces that is slip cast and finished with ceramic transfers.
PUBLIC COLLECTIONS
Alfred Ceramic Art Museum, Gloryhole Collection, Alfred University, Alfred, New York
International Museum of Dinnerware Design, Ann Arbor, Michigan
BIBLIOGRAPHY
Brown, Glenn R. “A Foundation in Contrast.” Ceramics Monthly (March 2014).
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Chrietzburg, Anne, “Get a Handle on Handles.” Pottery Making Illustrated (November 2010).
Chrietzburg, Anne, “The Necessity of Invention.” Pottery Making Illustrated (November 2010).
Gess, Terry. 500 Pitchers: Contemporary Expression of a Classic Form. New York, NY: Lark Books, 2006.
Hall, Sherman, “Emerging Artist 2004.” Ceramics Monthly (May 2004).
Hopper, Robin. Making Marks. Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2004.
Kirsch, Elizabeth. “Art Institute's Feats of Clay.” The Kansas City Star, October 24, 2010.
Kopp, Linda. Best of 500: Contemporary Practice, Singular Works. New York, NY: Lark Books, 2011.
Marino, Anthony. “Taming Nature.” Ceramics Art & Perception 100 (2015).
Citation: Kuratnick, Jeffrey. "The Marks Project." Last modified June 16, 2023. http://www.themarksproject.org/marks/donnelly
