Pottery
Timothy Carr - International ceramic educator & artist
Using hand-building techniques and wheel throwing, I tell personal narratives through decorative illustrations using underglaze, glaze, painting, and decals. My work is positioned between functional pottery and expressive art - portraying modern experiences grounded in a traditional materials study.
Born in Geneva, Switzerland to Swiss-Canadian parents, I moved to Philadelphia when I was nine. This multi-cultural background informs my work as I explore story telling through adaptation and composition using an interplay of ceramics and multimedia.
With the intention of pursuing a career in teaching ceramics, I graduated Summa Cum Laude with a BFA from Tyler School of Art and Architecture at Temple University. While completing an MFA in Art and Design at the University of Delaware, I did a residency at The Kiln Room in Jingdezhen, China, supported by the Center for Materials Culture grant from the Delaware Public Humanities Institute (DELPHI).
My goal is to share my art practice and technical ceramic knowledge challenging the possibilities of ceramic art.
Education
2024 - present
MFA candidate at University of Delaware
2024
BFA in Ceramics from Tyler School of Art and Architecture. Graduated Summa Cum Laude
Awards and Residencies
2025
The Kiln Room Residency, 6 weeks in Jindezhen, China
2025
Delfi Grant, The Center for Material Culture Studies
2025
2023
Best in show, Photo Lounge, “Best of The Year Show"
Best in show, Main Line Arts Center, “Autumnal Equinox Show”
2019
Kitagama Kasen Pottery Studio Residency, 1 month, Seto, Japan
2018
Portfolio Scholarship Award, Scholarship winner, New York College of Ceramics at Alfred University
Exhibitions
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Brockway Center for the Art & Technology, “First Daft/Last Draft,” Brockway, PA; 2025
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Perkins Gallery, “Lounge Exhibition,” juried by Abigail Donovan; Newark, DE; 2025
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Recitation Hall Gallery, “Old College Show” juried by Blazo Kovacevic; Newark, DE; 2025
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Clay Pittsburgh, “Neighbors” juried by Peter Barbor; Pittsburgh, PA; 2025
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Stifel Fine Arts Center, “Intercollegiate National Ceramic Exhibition,” juried by George Rodriguez;
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Wheeling, WV; 2025
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Union Street Gallery, “Vessels,” Chicago, IL; 2025
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The Clay Studio of Missoula, “It’s the Little Things,” juried by Beth Lo; Missoula, MI; 2025
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Photo Lounge, “Best of The Year Show,” Philadelphia, PA; 2025
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Yellow Springs Ceramics National, juried by Chris Staley; Yellow Springs, PA; 2024
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Recitation Hall Gallery, “Reclaimed Exhibition,” Newark, DE; 2024
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Taylor Hall Gallery, “MFA Welcome Show,” Newark, DE; 2024
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Temple Contemporary Gallery, Solo Show, “Shortcomings,” Philadelphia, PA; 2024
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Main Line Arts Center, “Autumnal Equinox Show,” juried by Jennifer D. Martin; Philadelphia, PA; 2023
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The Clay Studio, “Small Favors,” Philadelphia, PA; 2023
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Tyler School of Art Atrium Gallery, “Blurring the Lines,” Philadelphia, PA; 2023
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Baltimore Clayworks Teapots IX, Baltimore, juried by Jen Allen, MD; 2022
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Photo Lounge, “Best of The Year Show,” Philadelphia, PA; 2021
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Cohen Gallery “Functional Show” Alfred, NY; 2020
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Fosdick-Nelson Gallery, “Fresh Meat Show” Alfred, NY; 2019
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Rhode Island School of Design’s Woods-Gerry Gallery, “Pre-College Exhibition,” Providence, Rhode Island; 2017