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T O M F E R R E R O
EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS
2009 Awarded Conditional Teacher Certification for K-12 Art Education in the State of Maine
INDIANA UNIVERSITY, Bloomington, IN
2008 Master of Fine Arts - Metalsmithing & Jewelry. Also completed course work for K-12 Teacher Certification in Art Education
THE UNIVERSITY OF AUCKLAND at Manukau Institute of Technology, Manukau City, New Zealand
2003 Post Graduate Diploma of Visual Arts, Metalsmithing and Jewelry Design. US Fulbright Grant to New Zealand
ROCHESTER INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY, School For American Crafts,
Rochester, NY
2002 Bachelor of Fine Arts, Metalsmithing and Jewelry Design
EXPERIENCE/WORK
Jan 2009- Present ASSISTANT PROFESSOR of ART - JEWELRY & METALSMITHING, NSCAD UNIVERSITY
Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Responsible for teaching Jewelry, Holloware, and Metalsmithing courses along with academic advising for students in the Metalsmithing program.
Courses taught: Jewelry 2: Methods, Intro to Holloware, Holloware 2: Object Design, Advanced Techniques 1, Advanced Techniques 2, and Senior Studio.
2005 PRIVATE JEWELRY LESSONS AND ADULT EDUCATION COURSE
Windsor, CT
Taught jewelry making classes privately and for the adult education program at Windsor High School. In charge of lesson development and class instruction including demonstrations of silversmithing techniques and conceptual guidance.
2004 - Present TOM FERRERO STUDIO
Windsor, CT
Owner, Metalsmith, Artist, Designer. Constructs and designs hand-made jewelry and art pieces out of gold, silver and precious stones. Handles accounts, taxes, bookkeeping, publicity, customer relations, shipping and sales.
2004 - Present CAMP LAUREL
Readfield, ME
Department Head of Jewelry. Instructed 6 metalsmithing courses per day to children and adults. Responsible for the creation of the jewelry curriculum as well as the management of the jewelry staff and studio. Maintained and assessed tools and equipment for safety and oversaw the ordering of all materials and supplies. Also conducted periodic evaluations of jewelry staff.
2002 ROCHESTER INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY, METALS STUDIO
Rochester, NY
Artist in Residence. Gave demonstrations which included stone setting and stamping applications and taught metal working techniques to new students.
2000-2001 BARBARA HEINRICH STUDIO LLC.
Pittsford, NY
Goldsmith. Fabricated high-end jewelry, predominately 18k and 22k gold earrings and necklaces with diamonds.
2000 NEW ENGLAND STERLING
Attleboro, MA
Production Silversmith, Assistant to the Manager/Head Silversmith. Handled advanced soldering applications of large silver pieces. Assisted with the fabrication of the Kentucky Derby Trophy and the California Cup.
AWARDS, EXHIBITIONS, LECTURES & PUBLICATIONS
Selected Exhibitions
2010-2011 METAL ARTS INVITATIONAL EXHIBITION: Bevier Gallery, Rochester, New York
2010 PRESENTATION: My work & my students' work was presented in a lecture by Pam Ritchie at Harbour Front Centre, Toronto, Canada
2010 PRESENTATION: My work & my students' work was presented in a lecture by Pam Ritchie at L' cole de Joaillerie, Montreal, Canada
2010 CREATIVE NOVA SCOTIA GALA: Pier 21, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
2010 ARTIFACTS OF FANTASY: SOLO SHOW, The Gallery, Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada
2009 ARTIFACTS OF FANTASY: SOLO SHOW, Anna Leonowens Gallery, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
2008 SOFA Chicago: Stack Ring Show, Yaw Gallery, Festival Hall/Navy Pier, Chicago, Illinois
2008 ARTIFACTS OF FANTASY, Indiana University Art Museum, Bloomington, Indiana
2008 REFLECTIONS IN METAL, Fuller Gallery, Bloomington, Indiana
2008 OVERFLOW EXHIBITION, Savannah College of Art and Design, Savannah, Georgia
2007-2008 EXPLORING BOUNDARIES: Evolutionary Metal, Bevier Gallery, Rochester, New York.
2007 METAL ART EXHIBITION, Foundry Art Centre, St. Charles, Missouri
2007 MULTIPLES: The Art of Repetition, Heidi Lowe Gallery, Rehoboth Beach, Delaware
2006 DAZZLE: Contemporary Art Jewelry and Auction, SoFA Gallery, Bloomington, Indiana
2005-2006 WEARABLE EXPRESSIONS, Palos Verdes Art Center, Rancho Palos Verdes, California
2004-2005 200 RINGS (traveling) EXHIBITION, Velvet da Vinci Gallery, Obsidian Gallery, Gallery M, & Sam Shaw Gallery, Northeast Harbor, Maine
2004 EXCHANGE EXHIBITION, Konkuk University, South Korea Rochester Institute of Technology, Rochester, New York
2004 LA PETITE XI, Alder Gallery, Coburg, Oregon
2004 STONE/S: A Piece of Rock for a Specific Function, Saint Louis Artists' Guild, St. Louis, Missouri
2003 NECKWEAR IV, Masterworks Gallery, Auckland, New Zealand
2003 NEW TO NEW ZEALAND: Exhibition of Artists Born Overseas and Now Living in New Zealand, Masterworks Gallery, Auckland, New Zealand
2002 OF PEOPLE AND ART: Interpretive Visions," The Huntington House Museum, Windsor, Connecticut
2002 AMALGAMATE National Student Metals Invitational, Slocumb Galleries, East Tennessee State University, Johnson City, Tennessee
2002 FOUR PERSON SHOW, Mill Gallery, Rochester, New York
2000 THE LANGUAGE OF HANDS EXHIBITION, The Society for Contemporary Crafts, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Awards
2009 1st Place, NICHE Professional Award (Metal: Sculptural)
2009 1st Place, NICHE Professional Award (Jewelry: Silver)
2008 Think Tank 3 Fellowship Symposium/seminar for university educators teaching Foundation Art programs (competitive grant, nominated and awarded)
2008 Robert Harrison Scholarship for excellence in metalsmithing and jewelry design
2006 NICHE Student Award Finalist (Metal: Non-wearable, Functional)
2005-2006 The Chancellor's List, For academic achievement
2005-2006 1st Place (Associates Award) WEARABLE EXPRESSIONS, Palos Verdes Art Center, Rancho Palos Verdes, California
2003-2004 US Fulbright Grant to New Zealand
2002 2nd Place in OF PEOPLE AND ART: Interpretive Visions, The Huntington House Museum, Windsor, Connecticut
1999 Aaron Rosenstrike Award from the School For American Crafts, Rochester Institute of Technology
1998 Pinnacle Award in Graphic Design, American Institute for Graphic Arts
1998 Best of Design Award, The Cooper-Hewitt Design Museum
Publications
2011 Publication: The Coast, February 10, Shaking it up; World-Renowned Architect Daniel Libeskind Will Turn His Eyes on Salt and Pepper Shakers Before a Lecture at Pier 21. By Lizzy Hill
2011 Web Article: NSCAD.ca, February 3, Libeskind and NSCAD Students Collaborate on One-of-a-Kind Project
2011 Book: (Awaiting Title) Jewelry book from Spain. To be released in February 2011
2010 Book: Best of 500 Jewelry. Lark Books
2010 Book: 500 Silver Jewelry Designs. Lark Books
2010 Publication: The Telegraph Journal, March 20, Salon: Fredericton's Fantastic Planet. Editor Mike Landry
2007 Book: 500 Metal Vessels. Lark Books
2007 Book: Best of America Jewelry Artists & Artisans Vol 1. Kennedy Publishing
2007 Book: 500 Earrings. Lark Books
2006 Book: Making Metal Beads, Techniques, Projects, Inspiration. Lark Books
2006 Book: The Art & Craft of Making Jewelry, A Complete Guide to Essential Techniques. Lark Books
2005 Book: Fabulous Jewelry from Found Objects. Lark Books
2004 Publication: The Buffalo News, Oct 27, Burchfield Exhibit Showcases the Artistry of Crafts
2004 Book: 1000 Rings, Inspiring Adornments for the Hand. Lark Books.
Workshops & Lectures
2010 Workshop Given: Anticlastic and Synclastic Forming New Brunswick College of Craft and Design, Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada
2010 Workshop Given: Stone Setting New Brunswick College of Craft and Design, Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada
2010 Lecture: Work and Influences New Brunswick College of Craft and Design, Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada
2009 Lecture: Work and Influences Anna Leonowens Gallery, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Committee Work
2011 Worked collaboratively with Architect Daniel Libeskind to design a project for my Advanced Techniques class in which they would research, design and build salt and pepper shakers inspired by the theme of "Cities." Mr. Libeskind later critiqued the finished student work while I acted as moderator.
2010 In charge of search, contact, greeting and facilitation of workshops for Visiting Artist Leonard Urso at NSCAD University.
2010 Assisted with logistics surrounding Visiting Artist Donald Stuart's arrival and workshops at NSCAD University.
2010 Responsible for recruiting Visiting Artist, Rebecca Annand to give CAD-CAM & Jewelry lecture at NSCAD University.
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