_ EDUCATION
2011 MFA, The University of North Dakota, Grand Forks, ND
2004 BFA, The University of Toledo, Toledo, OH
TEACHING
Instructor of Record, University of North Dakota, Grand Forks, ND
Spring 2011: Introduction to Ceramics and Ceramics I
Fall 2010: Introduction to Ceramics and Ceramics I
Spring 2010: Introduction to Ceramics and Ceramics I (2 sessions)
Fall 2009: Introduction to Ceramics and Ceramics I
Spring 2009: Introduction to Ceramics and Ceramics I (2 sessions)
Fall 2008: Introduction to Ceramics and Ceramics I
ArtWise: Non-Profit Elementary Arts Program
Hand Building bowls and glazing 10.06.2009 and 10.10.2009
Hand Building bowls and glazing 10.11.2008 and 10.25.2008
HIGHER EDUCATION EXPERIENCE
2008-2009 Graduate student representative to faculty meetings
2008-2011 Updated the ceramics database for ArtStore account
2002-2005 Ceramic Studio Assistant, The University of Toledo
2001-2002 Painting Studio Assistant, The University of Toledo
RELEVANT WORKING EXPERIENCE
2007-2008 Assistant to Jeff Shapiro, Accord, NY
2002-2003 Pewabic Pottery, Detroit, MI
SOLO EXHIBIT
2011 Premise of Value, MFA Thesis Exhibition, Huges Fine Arts Gallery, University of North Dakota, Grand Forks, ND
GROUP EXHIBIT
2013 Drink This! The Workhouse International Cup Show, Workhouse Arts Center, Lorton, VA
Raise a Cup of Cheer, Clay Arts Vegas, Las Vegas, NV
2012 Solo Cup Benefit Exhibition, Baltimore Clayworks, Baltimore, MD
Flashpoint: An International Wood Fire Exhibit, Plinth Gallery, Denver, CO
2010 Alumni Invitational Exhibit, University of Toledo, Toledo, OH
50/50: The Contemporary Years, North Dakota Museum of Art, Grand Forks, North Dakota,
Imitation, Invitational Group show, The Third Street Gallery, Grand Forks, ND
Department of Art & Design: Faculty and Graduates, Campbell Library, East Grand Forks, MN
2009 Tournartment, University of North Dakota, Grand Forks, ND
It’s Only Clay National Competition & Exhibition, Bemidji, MN
Impromptu exhibition, Empire Arts Theatre, Grand Forks ND
2008 1000 Miles Apart, University of Regina, SK, CA, 5th Parallel Gallery, Regina Canada
2005 T.L.C.P.L. Staff Art Exhibit, Main Library, Toledo, OH
Adam Shiverdecker and Michael Douglas Exhibit, University of Toledo, Toledo, OH
2004 T.L.C.P.L. Staff Art Exhibit, Main Library, Toledo, OH
Toledo Area Artist Exhibition, Toledo Museum of Art, Toledo, OH
2003 Toledo Area Artists Exhibition, Toledo, OH
Salon de Refuse, 20 North Gallery, Toledo, OH
U.T. Elemental Reflections, Lake Erie Research Center, Oregon, OH
Student Exhibitions, Canaday Center, Carlson Library, University of Toledo, Toledo, OH
University of Toledo Student Show, CVA University of Toledo, Toledo, OH
2002 U.T. Facility and Staff Ceramics Show
2002 Visual Narratives, Toledo, OH
1999 Concordia College Student Show, Ann Arbor, MI
WORKSHOP ASSISTED
2011 Lana Wilson, Penland School of Crafts, Penland, NC
2010 Bill Van Guilder and John Thies, Perrysburg, OH
2008 Lana Wilson, Arrowmont, Gatlinburg, TN
2008 Lana Wilson, University of North Dakota, Grand Forks, ND
2007 Bill Van Guilder and John Thies, University of North Dakota, Grand Forks, ND
WORKSHOPS ATTENDED
2011 Tom and Elaine Coleman, University of North Dakota, Grand Forks, ND
2010 John Glick and Robert Archembeaux, University of North Dakota, Grand Forks, ND
2009 Jim Ulmer, University of North Dakota, Grand Forks, ND
2009 Conrad Schneider, University of North Dakota, Grand Forks, ND
CONFERENCES ATTENDED
2001-2008 NCECA: National Console on Education for the Ceramic Arts
2008 1000 Miles Apart, University of Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada
MEMBERSHIP
2011 CAA
2008-2011 University of North Dakota Ceramic Arts Organization
2005-2012 NCECA
JUROR
Focus 2004 Juried Student Art Show, Toledo Museum of Art, Toledo, OH
COMMUNITY OUTREACH
2011 Volunteer Penland School of Crafts 26th Annual Benefit Auction, Penland, NC
2011 Penland School of Crafts 26th Annual Benefit Auction, Penland, NC
2011 Donated to the Humane Society Auction, Grand Forks, ND
2011 Donation cup to “The 13th Annual Carbondale Clay Center Cup Auction”
2011 6th Annual Art Auction, The Third Street Gallery, Grand Forks, ND
2009 Donated to the Humane Society Auction, Grand Forks, ND
2007 Donated Platter for Sylvania Schools Silent Auction, Sylvania, OH
GALLERY REPRESENTATION
3rd The Street Gallery, 310 Kittson Ave, Grand Forks, ND 58201
701-757-3333 www.thethirdstreet.com
Hudson Gallery, 5645 North Main Street, Sylvania, OH 43560
419-885-8381 www.hudsongallery.net
AWARDS
2010 VFW Scholarship
2003 3rd Place in the TAA
2003-2004 The James G Southworth Scholarship for Ceramic Study
1999 1st Place in Concordia College Student Show
1999 Scholarship at Concordia College
CATALOGUES + REPRODUCTIONS
In Production: “Premise of Value” Grand Forks, ND
2010 “Alumni Invitational Exhibition” University of Toledo, Toledo, OH
2009 “Art TournArtment” Grand Forks, ND
PERMANENT COLLECTION
University of North Dakota
WEBSITES
www.socialpoliticalart.com/2012/09/michael-douglas-political-art-flags.html
http://ceramicartsdaily.org/basic-portfolio/douglas-michael/
http://www.utoledo.edu/cvpa/art/alumnus/alumnastories.html
http://crafthaus.ning.com/profile/MichaelDouglas
http://www.saatchionline.com/michaeldouglas
http://www.baltimoreclayworks.org/images/exhibition/12/solo_cup_benefit_2012/index.html
http://www.pottery.und.edu/exhibition/index.html
http://www.pottery.und.edu/contempgallery/index.html#contemporary-images/_MG_9285.jpg
http://www.etsy.com/people/mikeartist
2011 MFA, The University of North Dakota, Grand Forks, ND
2004 BFA, The University of Toledo, Toledo, OH
TEACHING
Instructor of Record, University of North Dakota, Grand Forks, ND
Spring 2011: Introduction to Ceramics and Ceramics I
Fall 2010: Introduction to Ceramics and Ceramics I
Spring 2010: Introduction to Ceramics and Ceramics I (2 sessions)
Fall 2009: Introduction to Ceramics and Ceramics I
Spring 2009: Introduction to Ceramics and Ceramics I (2 sessions)
Fall 2008: Introduction to Ceramics and Ceramics I
ArtWise: Non-Profit Elementary Arts Program
Hand Building bowls and glazing 10.06.2009 and 10.10.2009
Hand Building bowls and glazing 10.11.2008 and 10.25.2008
HIGHER EDUCATION EXPERIENCE
2008-2009 Graduate student representative to faculty meetings
2008-2011 Updated the ceramics database for ArtStore account
2002-2005 Ceramic Studio Assistant, The University of Toledo
2001-2002 Painting Studio Assistant, The University of Toledo
RELEVANT WORKING EXPERIENCE
2007-2008 Assistant to Jeff Shapiro, Accord, NY
2002-2003 Pewabic Pottery, Detroit, MI
SOLO EXHIBIT
2011 Premise of Value, MFA Thesis Exhibition, Huges Fine Arts Gallery, University of North Dakota, Grand Forks, ND
GROUP EXHIBIT
2013 Drink This! The Workhouse International Cup Show, Workhouse Arts Center, Lorton, VA
Raise a Cup of Cheer, Clay Arts Vegas, Las Vegas, NV
2012 Solo Cup Benefit Exhibition, Baltimore Clayworks, Baltimore, MD
Flashpoint: An International Wood Fire Exhibit, Plinth Gallery, Denver, CO
2010 Alumni Invitational Exhibit, University of Toledo, Toledo, OH
50/50: The Contemporary Years, North Dakota Museum of Art, Grand Forks, North Dakota,
Imitation, Invitational Group show, The Third Street Gallery, Grand Forks, ND
Department of Art & Design: Faculty and Graduates, Campbell Library, East Grand Forks, MN
2009 Tournartment, University of North Dakota, Grand Forks, ND
It’s Only Clay National Competition & Exhibition, Bemidji, MN
Impromptu exhibition, Empire Arts Theatre, Grand Forks ND
2008 1000 Miles Apart, University of Regina, SK, CA, 5th Parallel Gallery, Regina Canada
2005 T.L.C.P.L. Staff Art Exhibit, Main Library, Toledo, OH
Adam Shiverdecker and Michael Douglas Exhibit, University of Toledo, Toledo, OH
2004 T.L.C.P.L. Staff Art Exhibit, Main Library, Toledo, OH
Toledo Area Artist Exhibition, Toledo Museum of Art, Toledo, OH
2003 Toledo Area Artists Exhibition, Toledo, OH
Salon de Refuse, 20 North Gallery, Toledo, OH
U.T. Elemental Reflections, Lake Erie Research Center, Oregon, OH
Student Exhibitions, Canaday Center, Carlson Library, University of Toledo, Toledo, OH
University of Toledo Student Show, CVA University of Toledo, Toledo, OH
2002 U.T. Facility and Staff Ceramics Show
2002 Visual Narratives, Toledo, OH
1999 Concordia College Student Show, Ann Arbor, MI
WORKSHOP ASSISTED
2011 Lana Wilson, Penland School of Crafts, Penland, NC
2010 Bill Van Guilder and John Thies, Perrysburg, OH
2008 Lana Wilson, Arrowmont, Gatlinburg, TN
2008 Lana Wilson, University of North Dakota, Grand Forks, ND
2007 Bill Van Guilder and John Thies, University of North Dakota, Grand Forks, ND
WORKSHOPS ATTENDED
2011 Tom and Elaine Coleman, University of North Dakota, Grand Forks, ND
2010 John Glick and Robert Archembeaux, University of North Dakota, Grand Forks, ND
2009 Jim Ulmer, University of North Dakota, Grand Forks, ND
2009 Conrad Schneider, University of North Dakota, Grand Forks, ND
CONFERENCES ATTENDED
2001-2008 NCECA: National Console on Education for the Ceramic Arts
2008 1000 Miles Apart, University of Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada
MEMBERSHIP
2011 CAA
2008-2011 University of North Dakota Ceramic Arts Organization
2005-2012 NCECA
JUROR
Focus 2004 Juried Student Art Show, Toledo Museum of Art, Toledo, OH
COMMUNITY OUTREACH
2011 Volunteer Penland School of Crafts 26th Annual Benefit Auction, Penland, NC
2011 Penland School of Crafts 26th Annual Benefit Auction, Penland, NC
2011 Donated to the Humane Society Auction, Grand Forks, ND
2011 Donation cup to “The 13th Annual Carbondale Clay Center Cup Auction”
2011 6th Annual Art Auction, The Third Street Gallery, Grand Forks, ND
2009 Donated to the Humane Society Auction, Grand Forks, ND
2007 Donated Platter for Sylvania Schools Silent Auction, Sylvania, OH
GALLERY REPRESENTATION
3rd The Street Gallery, 310 Kittson Ave, Grand Forks, ND 58201
701-757-3333 www.thethirdstreet.com
Hudson Gallery, 5645 North Main Street, Sylvania, OH 43560
419-885-8381 www.hudsongallery.net
AWARDS
2010 VFW Scholarship
2003 3rd Place in the TAA
2003-2004 The James G Southworth Scholarship for Ceramic Study
1999 1st Place in Concordia College Student Show
1999 Scholarship at Concordia College
CATALOGUES + REPRODUCTIONS
In Production: “Premise of Value” Grand Forks, ND
2010 “Alumni Invitational Exhibition” University of Toledo, Toledo, OH
2009 “Art TournArtment” Grand Forks, ND
PERMANENT COLLECTION
University of North Dakota
WEBSITES
www.socialpoliticalart.com/2012/09/michael-douglas-political-art-flags.html
http://ceramicartsdaily.org/basic-portfolio/douglas-michael/
http://www.utoledo.edu/cvpa/art/alumnus/alumnastories.html
http://crafthaus.ning.com/profile/MichaelDouglas
http://www.saatchionline.com/michaeldouglas
http://www.baltimoreclayworks.org/images/exhibition/12/solo_cup_benefit_2012/index.html
http://www.pottery.und.edu/exhibition/index.html
http://www.pottery.und.edu/contempgallery/index.html#contemporary-images/_MG_9285.jpg
http://www.etsy.com/people/mikeartist