Jamie Katz

Jamie Katz
katzglass@gmail.com
www.katzglass.com

Professional Summary
Glass artist and educator with over 20 years of experience in glassblowing, cold working, casting, and flameworking. Exhibited internationally and recipient of numerous prestigious awards and grants. Skilled in teaching, studio operations, and creative innovation across traditional and experimental glass techniques.

Education
MFA, Glass Rochester Institute of Technology — Rochester, NY | 2014–2017
Graduate Studies in Glass Ball State University — Muncie, IN | 2013–2014
BA, Glass California State University, San Bernardino — San Bernardino, CA | 2009–2012
General Education Palomar College — San Marcos, CA | 2004–2009

Work Experience
Owner & Artist Jamie Katz Glass Studio | 2017–Present
● Operate private hot glass studio
● Manage social media and online sales
● Coordinate exhibitions and gallery partnerships
Professor of Glass CSU San Bernardino — San Bernardino, CA | 2022
● Taught hot glassblowing, cold working, casting, and flameworking
● Led studio critiques and technical instruction
Professor of Glass Palomar College — San Marcos, CA | 2019
● Instructed students in glassblowing, casting, and cold assembly
● Facilitated student critiques and skill development
Graduate Assistant Rochester Institute of Technology — Rochester, NY | 2014–2017
● Taught and assisted in undergraduate and graduate level glass courses
● Managed studio web presence and annual fundraising events
Graduate Assistant Ball State University — Muncie, IN | 2013–2014
● Maintained equipment and supervised student labs
● Assisted in instruction and studio clean up operations

Exhibitions
● Young Glass Competition, Glasmuseet Ebeltoft, Denmark | 2017
● Shines Through, Huntington Beach Art Center, CA | 2018
● MFA Thesis Exhibition, RIT, NY | 2017
● CIAS Honors Show, Memorial Art Gallery, NY | 2015, 2016
● Additional exhibitions from 2010–2014 (full list available on request)

Workshops Attended
Corning Museum of Glass, Haystack Mountain, Pilchuck Glass School, Penland School — with instructors including Emilio Santini, Lucio Bubacco, Michael Schunke, Rik and Shelley Allen, Karen Willenbrink-Johnsen, and more.

Grants & Awards
● Independent Research Grant, American-Scandinavian Foundation | 2019
● Celebrity Cruises Glassmaking Scholarship, Corning Museum of Glass | 2017
● First Place, GAS International Student Online Exhibition | 2016
● Multiple RIT Partner Scholarships, Pilchuck Scholarships, and academic awards