Handmade Original Crafts And Ceramic Novelties

Contact: [email protected] - (207)-651-9365

Bio: Nicholas Legere grew up in the scenic countryside of Springvale, Maine. Nick spent 18 years of his life in nature before moving to the metropolis of Portland, Maine. Aside from his interests in Ceramic Arts he also enjoys all types of theory and philosophy. He is a concerned environmentalist as well as an out door enthusiast and when he’s not in the studio he’d rather be camping in the woods than doing anything else.

Education
• Maine College of Art, BFA, 2014
• Environment Maine Internship, 2014
• Knowledgeable of sculpting, hand-building, mold making, and throwing techniques. Operation and firing theory of electric and gas fired kilns. Also knowledgeable of various areas of glaze chemistry and glaze theory. Furthermore, also experienced in clay making and recycling, glaze mixing, as well as mixing surface and casting slips.

Achievements

• “Senior Synthesis Show”, Maine College of Art 2014
• “Senior Ceramics Majors Show: Mudlarks”, Maine College of Art 2014
• Protect South Portland Tar Sands Campaign, Portland, Maine 2013
• “Holiday Sale Showcase: Island of Misfit Makers”, Portland, Maine 2013
• Fossil Fuel Divestment Campaign, Maine College of Art 2013-2014
• Organized Student Group S.O.A.P., Maine College of Art 2013-2014
• Hillderth Family BFA Scholarship, Maine College of Art 2013-2014
• “Merit Show”, Maine College of Art 2013
• Mitchell Fellowship Grant, Portland Maine 2013
• "Bachelor of Fine Arts Show", Maine College of Art 2012-2013
• "Holiday Sale Showcase", Compositions Floral Gallery 2012-2014
• MECA Returning Grant, Maine College of Art 2011-2013
• MECA Merit Scholarship, Maine College of Art 2010-2014
• Mitchell Scholarship, Portland, Maine 2010-2014
• "Nothing Major Show", Maine College of Art 2011
• Mitchell Fellowship Grant, Portland Maine 2011
• Maine Legislative Memorial Scholarship, Augusta, Maine 2010
• Presidents Award, Sanford High School, 2010