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Amelia Stamps	Artist Statement Growing up in a family of artists taught me to appreciate the handmade object. I value the beauty of simplicity, the integrity of form and the richness of decoration. I attempt to instill each of these qualities into my work and hence into my daily life. By making pottery that is honest and true to myself I hope to share with others the beauty and insight clay brings to my life.
My intent is to make useful objects that challenge the familiar. I strive to make well-crafted pottery that records the transformation of material and process. I use volumetric forms that suggest sensuality in the curves and bends of the clay. Soft celadon glazes highlight the decorative marks that pattern the rich surfaces of my pots. Within this body of work I bring together influences as diverse as quilted fabrics, botanicals and Art Deco vessels. These influences combine to reveal the decorative language in the details of each piece. My process begins at the wheel, making heavy alterations while the work is wet and malleable. I use white stoneware clay that is intended to capture the brilliance of the transparent glazes. The surfaces of my pots are adorned with decoration, textured using a variety of techniques such as, slip trailing, carving, and stamping. My functional ware is then glaze fired to 2232 degrees in an oxidized atmosphere.
Biography Amelia Stamps received her Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from the University of North Carolina in Asheville. She also completed two one-year apprenticeships with regional ceramic artists of North Carolina. Since then she has been a full-time studio potter and owner of Stamps Pottery. Amelia sells her work by traveling to art and craft shows, establishing wholesale accounts and exhibiting in galleries. She and her husband Hunter recently received a ceramic mural commission that will be installed at Camp Aldersgate in Little Rock. Amelia has a studio at Clay Time in North Little Rock on Main Street, where she sells work and teaches throwing classes to children and adults. Amelia also enjoys teaching community pottery classes at the Arkansas Art Museum School.

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EDUCATION
2005-2006	Graduate studies in Art Education, University of Arkansas, Little Rock
1998-2002	BFA, with Distinction, University of North Carolina at Asheville
1999	University of Alaska at Fairbanks
1997-1998	Appalachian State University, Boone, North Carolina
1995-1996	Western Carolina University, Cullowhee, North Carolina

EXHIBITIONS
2007	Earthly Treasures, Pewabic Pottery, Detroit, Michigan American Craft Retailers Expo, Las Vegas, Nevada For the House and Garden, Pewabic Pottery, Detroit, Michigan Philadelphia Buyer’s Market, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania University of Dallas Regional Ceramics Exhibition, Dallas, Texas
2006	Arkansas Craft Guild Holiday Show, Little Rock, Arkansas Two Forms of Thought, St. Andrews School, Sewanee, Tennessee Featured Asheville Artists, Asheville, North Carolina For the House and Garden, Pewabic Pottery, Detroit, Michigan
2005	Earthly Treasures, Pewabic Pottery, Detroit, Michigan Three Person Exhibition, John Waldron Art Center, Bloomington, Indiana UNCA Alumni Show, Owen Gallery, Asheville, North Carolina
2004	Butter dish Show, Odyssey Gallery, Asheville, North Carolina Local Clay Exhibition, Gallery North, Bloomington, Indiana UNCA Alumni Show, Owen Gallery, Asheville, North Carolina
2003	Asheville in Atlanta Invitational, Mud Fire Gallery, Atlanta, Georgia At Your Service, John Waldron Art Center, Bloomington, Indiana Salt and Pepper Show, Odyssey Gallery, Asheville, North Carolina Clay Fest, Juried Exhibition, Indianapolis, Indiana
2002	Skirting Shadows, BFA Exhibition. Owen Gallery, Asheville, North Carolina
2001	Hand Held Juried Cup Show, Odyssey Gallery, Asheville, North Carolina Women in Clay, Haywood Community College, Hendersonville, North Carolina
2000	NCECA Juried Student Show, Winthrop Gallery, Rock Hill, South Carolina. Alla Prima Invitational Show, Alla Prima Gallery, Asheville, North Carolina UNCA Juried Exhibition, Owen Gallery, Asheville, North Carolina 25th Annual Juried Exhibition, Anderson Arts Center, Anderson, South Carolina
1999	AGA Juried Student Exhibition, Asheville Gallery of Art, Asheville, North Carolina

AWARDS and GRANTS
2007	Merit Award, University of Dallas Regional Ceramics Exhibition, Juror Val Cushing
2005	Watershed Center of Ceramic Art Fellowship Grant
2004	Indiana Arts Council Individual Artist Grant
2003	Greer Individual Artist Grant, Bloomington Area Arts Council
2001	Friends of Arrowmont Scholarship, Arrowmont School of Crafts Highwater Clay Scholarship

PUBLICATIONS
2006	500 PITCHERS, Lark Books, Asheville, North Carolina

TEACHING EXPERIENCE
2005-present	Ceramic Instructor, Arkansas Art Museum School, Little Rock, Arkansas Ceramic Instructor, Clay Time, North Little Rock, Arkansas
2003-2005	Ceramic Instructor, John Waldron Art Center, Bloomington, Indiana Ceramic Instructor, Stamps Studio, Bloomington, Indiana

ART RELATED EXPERIENCE
2002-2003	Studio Assistant for Studio Potter Susan Snyder. Bloomington, Indiana 2002 Studio Assistant, Odyssey Center for the Ceramic Arts. Asheville, North Carolina
1998-2001	Jeweler’s Assistant, Blue Goldsmiths. Asheville, North Carolina
1997-1998	Apprentice to Potter Bob Miers, Doe Ridge Pottery. Boone, North Carolina
1996-1997	Apprentice to Potter David Vorheees. Hand in Hand Gallery. Flat Rock, North Carolina Studio Assistant to artist Kimberly Hodges, Asheville, North Carolina

WORKSHOPS
2006	St. Andrews School, Sewanee, Tennessee