Resume and CV
EDUCATION & EXPOSURE
2020-2021: University Of Massachusetts Masters of Fine Arts Graduation May 2022
2019-20: University Of Massachusetts Dartmouth Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Artisanry
May 2017: Florida Gulf Coast University Major Art / Minor in Digital Design
2013-2017: Florida Gulf Coast University Honors College Recognized Honors
With Distinction GPA: 3.99
2017: Students Perspectives Lecture Presentation Mini Heat 2: Accessible Atmospheres
NCECA Conference- Portland, OR. This session was a forum on accessible strategies for
atmospheric firings.
2015-Present: Member - National Council on Education for Ceramics Conference
2015: Study Abroad: University of South Florida
Paris, France - One month Art History and Appreciation.
La Biennial di Venezia, Art Internship and Seminar.
Venice, Italy
AWARDS
2024: NCECA Cup of Merit Award
2024: Winter Residency Penland School Of Craft
2020-21: UMD Retirement Association Scholarship
2017: Inducted Florida Gulf Coast University Hall Of Fame The Highest Recongnition Reserved for those who have demonstrated superior leadership, integrity and achievement.
2016: Seidler Research Fellowship Grant:
Pursued undergraduate research through into Soda/Gas/Wood electric kiln conversion.
2014-2016: Florida Gulf Coast University Honors Scholarship
2013-2014: Cecile Liston Wang
2013: Admissions Merit Scholarship
PUBLICATIONS
2023: American Craft Winter 2024: Tea Time pg15
2023: Gulfshore Life: THESE MADE-IN-SWFL CERAMICS DEFINE PURE ELEGANCE
Estero-based ceramicist Jordan Blankenship melds functionality and design for thoughtful, everyday essentials.
2022:Art Beat reviews 'Conversations Between CVPA Faculty and Students' by Don Wilkinson
2021: As seen in People Magazine "10 Housewarming Gifts That Beat Bringing a Bottle of Wine — All Under $50 on Amazon"
EXPERIENCE
2019-2024: Sole Proprietor Jordan Blankenship Handcrafted Ceramics
Oversee and manage production of functional line of ceramics. In charge of
managing inventory and designing custom lines.
2023: Art Talk/Workshop at Florida Gulf Coast University
2021: Professor For FOU 130 3D Form and Space
University of Massachusetts Dartmouth
2020-21: Ceramics Technician University of Massachusetts Dartmouth
Managed the studios: administratives duties included repairing kilns, supervising committes, and material orders.
2020-2022: University of Massachusetts Ceramics Club: Treasurer
In charge of the budget and events. Special attention towards managing
fundraising and sales.
2017-2019: Clay More Ceramics: Art Director
I taught the beginner & Intermediate wheel throwing courses. I ran the business operations at Claymore, duties included helping the resident artists and daily studio management. I coordinated monthly events and workshops. Served in an administrative role such as:
supervising staff, assisting with hiring process, and training staff.
2019: Surface Design Workshop Naples, FL
2016-2019: Naples Empty Bowls Cooridinator
Volunteer Position raising money to fight food insecurity. Helping organization reach their goal of 4,500 bowls each year. I coordinate monthly events and manage the production line.
2014-2017: Arts Exploration Club: President
In charge of the Club operations, travel, and fundraising. Planned group trips to events such as Art Basel and travel accommodations to conferences for students.
2015-2016: University Design Group: Treasurer
In charge of the club budget and events.
2015: Florida Gulf Coast University Internship
Student Intern organizer for the Annual FGCU Empty Bowls Event. Raised over $5000.00 each year for food insecurity in our neighborhood through collaboration with Interfaith Charities
of South Lee.
EXHIBITIONS
2024: Juried Savannah Clay Community: “SIP: A Ceramic Cup Show.” (JUROR: Jen Allen) Savannah, GA
2024: Juror for the 26TH ANNUAL JURIED STUDENT ART EXHIBITION, FGCU Art Gallery
2023-2024: American Craft Made Online Artists Directory, pop-up marketplace events .
2022: Parachute Gallery : "One and Only " يكتا centers around the project Green Wedding by Fort Myers, FL-based Iranian artist, Leila Mesdaghi, and includes the work of six additional regional and national artists: Sharareh Allahyari, Jordan Blankenship, Golbanou Moghaddas, Pottery Boys - Glenn Woods and Keith Herbrand, and Rebecca Stevens.
2022: Conversations: Between CVPA Faculty + Students CVPA Campus Gallery, UMass Dartmouth
2021: Group Exhibition: Variations in Clay: Exploring Clay as Medium in Contemporary Ceramics, New Bedford, MA
2021:Juried Applied Contemporary: Form & Function Oakland, CA ( JUROR: Christa Assad)
2020: Juried Clay Center of New Orleans: Function Fest New Orleans, LA (JUROR: Martha Grover)
2020: CVPA Feature Jordan Blankensip
2018: Juried Bonita Springs Art Center: Black & White Exhibition Bonita Springs, FL
2017: Senior Project Exhibition Structuring Light Fort Myers, FL
2017: 19th Annual Juried Student Art Exhibition Fort Myers, FL
2016: Project Vanishing Visible Part of Collaboration with Artist Residency
Micheal Massaro. Fort Myers, FL
2016: 18th Annual Juried Student Art Exhibition Fort Myers, FL
2015: 17th Annual Juried Student Art Exhibition Fort Myers, FL
WORKSHOPS AND CONTINUED EDUCATION
2021:Penland Wood Concentration:Cork workshop
2019: Craft and Legacy: Writing a History, Preserving a Field
Deer Isle, Maine: The 2019 Haystack Summer Conference
2019: The Complete Lisa Orr Naples, FL
2019: Steven Hill “Throwing, Assembling, Finishing, Atmospheric-Like Effects for
Electric Firings.” Bonita Springs, FL
2018: Surface Design with Molly Hatch Northampton, MA
2018: Slip Trailing with Anabel Johnson Provided assistance with workshop
Naples, FL
2018: 5th Annual Florida Heat: Surface Design
Morean Center for Clay. St. Petersburg, FL
BRANDS DESIGNED FOR
(This section is being added to every day check the live map of my retail partners)
2020-2022: Henro Company Estero, FL
2022: Young Design Floral Studio Newport, RI
2021-2022: Fitz Bennett Home Portland, Maine
2021: Collaboration with Allie Bee Candle Co.
2021: Narrative Coffee Roasters Naples, FL
custom design for new product launch, custom mugs.
2021: Wald & Sea Newport, RI
Collaboration to create a curation of gorgeous global finds for the home.
2019-2021: Kaleidoscope Floral Naples, FL
Collaboration featuring hand crafted items for the home.
2020-2021: Pepperstreet Studios Naples, FL
Product design for a series of candle holder designs, sold throughout southern regions.
2021: Kristiina Taylor Oregon
2020: Starts at Sundown E-Commerce
2020: Stamm and Black Acton, MA
A high end interior design home décor store located in Acton.
2020: Yin Yang Tea Co. Jacksonville, FL
SKILLS
Microsoft Office: Word, Power-point, Excel
Adobe Cloud Suite: Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign
Knowledge and understanding of kiln design experience with wood, gas and electric firings.
Executed designs for production managing multiple product orders while staying organized and meeting deadlines.
Served in an administrative role skills in a managing studio and class scheduling. Experience Leading members and resident artist.
Strong Problem Solving skills / Strong Interpersonal skills / Strong leaderships skills
REFERENCES
James Lawton
Professor of Art & Design: Ceramics University of Massachusetts
508-999-8906
Patricia Fay
Assistant Director Bower School of Music & the Arts
& Professor of Art:
Ceramics
239- 590- 7229
Rebecca Hutchinson
Professor of Art & Design: Ceramics University of Massachusetts
508-910-6683