Blake Carter

Degree:

2026- BFA/Sculpture and Ceramics University of North Georgia, Dahlonega, Georgia

Professional Experience:

2025 – University of North Georgia, Studio Assistant, Dahlonega, GA
    - Maintain Studio Space, load and unload kilns, start electric firings, run gas kilns
    - Tutor students on wheel, guide students through glazing processes, assist with hand building,
2025 - Potter, Mark of The Potter, Sautee Nacoochee, Georgia
    - Throw and finish products for store front
    - Load and Unload kilns, assist in Gas kiln cone 10 firings
    - Maintain studio space, mix glazes, price and sticker ceramic wares
    - Demonstrations for public, teach small classes
2021 – Student center building manager, Office of Student Involvement, University of North Georgia
    - Coordinate student space rentals, facilitate equipment rentals, assist in the organization of student run events, manage space/supervise events in surround buildings/promenade
    - Write and produce the Flush Flash Student News, distribute and post news fliers around campus
2016- 2019 Lead photographer for Life touch Studios, Manager of Georgia Outdoor division, Lead Photographer/Manager of Atlanta Headshot Division, Trainer for greater North Atlanta aera, Headquartered at Buford Georgia

Exhibitions:

2026- Hal B. Rhodes Juried Exhibition, University of North Georgia, Dahlonega, GA
2026- UNG BFA Capstone Exhibition,  University of North Georgia, Dahlonega, GA
2026- Bob Owens a Legacy Beyond Measure, Dahlonega, GA
2025- The Blair Carter Experience, Mark of the Potter, Sautee Nacoochee, GA
2025- Trees UNG BFA Juried Exhibition, University of North Georgia, Oakwood, GA
2025- Southern Synergies Exhibition, Alabama Clay Conference, Tuscaloosa, AL
2025- Hal B. Rhodes Juried Exhibition, University of North Georgia, Dahlonega, GA
2025- Art Breeds Art Student Run Exhibition, 2025- Hal B. Rhodes Juried Exhibition, University of North Georgia, Dahlonega, GA
2024- Roots Exhibition, Dahlonega, GA
2024- UNG BFA Juried Exhibition, University of North Georgia, Oakwood, GA

Awards and Honors:

2024- Best in Show, UNG BFA Juried Exhibition

Professional Development: Workshops/Events/Conferences

2025- Steve and Linette Loucks Artist Talk, Attendee/participant, Oakwood Georgia
2025- Dahlonega Gold Rush Pottery Palooza, student fundraising event, organizer, participant
2025- Alabama Clay Conference, Volunteer, Attendee, Tuscaloosa
2025- Bear on the Square Pottery Palooza, student fundraising event, organizer, participant
2024- Returning Student Working Artist Symposium, Attendee University of North Georgia, Oakwood
2024- Bear on the Square Pottery Palooza, student fundraising event, organizer, participant
2024- Bayeux Tapestry Replica Exhibition, docent