Eric Jager

Resume

Overview

Experienced ceramic artist, technician and instructor, adept at managing day-to-day studio operations, integrating technology with artistic and academic needs, and fostering an inclusive, multidisciplinary studio environment.

Education

MFA, Studio Art, Syracuse University, Syracuse, NY                                                      Class of 2024

BFA, Ceramics, University of South Alabama, Mobile, AL                                             Class of 2018

Relevant Experience

Adjunct Professor of Ceramics                                                                    2024 – present

Syracuse University

  • Taught introductory classes in Hand-built and Wheel-thrown ceramics, in addition to foundational course in object making and tile making.
  • Providing instruction on basic forming and finishing techniques of functional and sculptural pottery.
  • Prepared lesson plans and syllabi, and loaded and fired kilns for student work.

Studio Assistant, Margie Hughto                                                                  2023 – present

Syracuse, NY

  • Facilitates and assembles ceramic works, fabrication and mounting of sculptures, and gluing, painting, and firing ceramic sculpture work.
  • Crating, installing, and transporting sculpture work.
  • Purchasing and maintaining studio materials.

Technical Liaison
Stone Quarry Art Park, Sister Cistern Project 
                               2024

Cazenovia, NY

  • Worked and assisted Artists in Residence to create large scale sculptural work.
  • 
Preparing and organizing of materials and tools. 

  • Building, firing, and glazing of various ceramic forms. 

  • Crating and loading of large scale ceramic sculptures. 


Studio Manager, Department of Ceramics                                                       2023 – 2024

Syracuse University

  • Took inventory of materials, received orders of materials, and organized storerooms.
  • Cleaned and maintained equipment, prepared shop materials and glazes, and collaborated with faculty and students on supply and equipment needs.

Kiln Technician, Department of Ceramics                                                        2021 – 2023

Syracuse University

  • Cleaning and maintenance of fifteen kilns – including gas, atmospheric, wood, and electric – and rewired, rebricked, and performed structure maintenance on kilns.
  • Wrote new programs and reprogrammed kilns as needed.
  • Collaborated closely with students and faculty on classroom needs, providing educational and creative support.
  • Scheduled use of kilns and provided educational and technical support.

Adjunct Professor of Ceramics, Introduction to Wheel Throwing                   2021 – 2023

Syracuse University

  • Taught “Introduction to Wheel Throwing” for three semesters, providing instruction on basic forming and finishing techniques of functional and sculptural pottery.
  • Prepared lesson plans and syllabi, and loaded and fired kilns for student work.

Teaching Assistant, Prof. Margie Hughto and Prof. Peter Beasecker               2021-2022

Syracuse University

  • Provided teaching support for “Introduction to Wheel Throwing” and “Intermediate/Advanced Ceramics: Introduction to Atmospheric Firings.”

Post Baccalaureate                                                                                               2018-2020

University of Alaska, Anchorage

  • Made clay, mixed glazes, and cleaned and fired kilns and equipment.
  • Worked with students to teach technique and aesthetic application.
  • Performed kiln firings and instruction.

Additional Experience

  • Shaped Clay Society President (2023-2024), Syracuse University.
  • Shaped Clay Society Vice President (2021-2023), Syracuse University.
  • Forklift Operator, PepsiCo, Anchorage, AK.
  • Forklift Operator, Cabela’s, Anchorage, AK.
  • Warehouse Clerk, Cabela’s, Anchorage, AK.

Exhibitions

2024

  • The Spaces Between: 2024 MFA Exhibition; Point of Contact Gallery, Syracuse, NY – solo.
  • Requisite Acts; Navado Gallery, Jersey City, NJ – group.
  • Reverence; Cortland Repertory Theatre Gallery, Cortland, NY – group.

2022

  • Visions in Clay 2022; Delta College, LH Horton Jr. Gallery, Stockton, CA – group.

2021

  • Off the Wall Invitational; Random Access Gallery, Syracuse, NY – group.

2019

  • Solo Exhibition; Kathleen McIlwain Public Library of Gautier, Gautier, MS – solo.
  • Claybody Ceramic Invitational; Hugh McPeck Gallery, Anchorage, AK – group.

2018

  • University of South Alabama Faculty, Students, and Alumni Exhibition; Alabama School of Math and Science, Mobile, AL – group.
  • BFA Thesis Exhibition; University of South Alabama Visual Arts Department Gallery, Mobile, AL – solo.

2017

  • Directed Studies Exhibition; University of South Alabama Visual Arts Department Gallery, Mobile, AL – solo.
  • Participants Show; Alabama Clay Conference, Birmingham, AL – group.

2016

Teacher and Student Show; Alabama Clay Conference, Gadsden Museum of Art, Gadsden, AL – group.