ABOUT ME

Born and raised in Los Angeles with an artist father, I was brought up in a craftperson’s lifestyle. I first entered a ceramics studio when I was five years old. It quickly escalated and became one of my favorite pass-times.  My grandmothers on both sides as well as my mother and sister all did pottery. It’s in my blood. The support, inspiration and guidance I was surrounded with growing up proved invaluable. As I grew to appreciate the interconnectedness that ceramics had in my life I began to see the world as malleable as clay.  Clay has a unique level of customizability and possibility that allows me to evolve as an artist endlessly. Ceramics feeds my passion to create in both 2D and 3D. Both the surface and the form can drastically change it's functionality and design.  I find ceramics to be one of the most tactile arts and strive to create something that is functional, comfortable and personal to each person that holds it. To add a personal touch and attention to detail I carve a signature ring of petals around the foot on each and every piece. My journey through the ceramics arts has no end in sight and will continue to evolve as I do.

MEGAN STOVER

megan.e.stover@gmail.com

www.stoverceramics.com

 @stoverceramics

WORK EXPERIENCE     

Stover Ceramics, Philadelphia, PA Maker and Seller of Custom Ceramics 2/2015- present

This past year I started a full-time business with my ceramics. I have been selling at various Craft Markets around the city and currently have my work in 2 stores in Philadelphia.  Future shows are lined up for 2016 as well as sell directly from my website and Etsy.

The Haverford School, Haverford, PA Substitute Teacher grades PreK-5, Art Substitute grades 6-12, 9/2015-present

Long term substitute teacher for Art K-3 in 2015/16 as well as Kindergarten 2017/18. Substitute throughout the lower school in all subjects and grades PreK- 5. Art Department substitute for grades 6-12. 

Baldwin School, Bryn Mawr, PA Art Department Substitute Teacher, 9/2015- present

Substitute Teacher for the whole Art Department in the Upper and Lower schools, grades 6-12. Most regularly Middle School general art and High School Painting, Sculpture and Ceramics.

Work Exchange, The Clay Studio, Philadelphia, PA 1/2016-present

As a work exchange at The Clay Studio I contribute 40 hours a month to the general functions and processes of the Gallery, Shop, Studio School and the Community Outreach Claymobile. This program trains me in the inner workings of a multifaceted community studio and school as well as the operations of a uniquely ceramics-based gallery. 

Abington Art Center, Jenkintown, PA Ceramics Art Teacher, Camp Counselor 8/2015- present

Currently teach a weekly adult ceramics and wheel throwing class. In the past, I taught ages 7-12 Art in Nature projects and direct studies of wheel throwing, glazing and general pottery techniques. 

GALLERY & JURIED SHOWS

Doyelstown Art Festival, September 2016 

Poconos State Craft Fair Featured Artist, August 2016

Antique Car Show & Craft Fair, Philadelphia, PA    July 2016

West Elm Featured Local Artist Pop-Up, Philadelphia, PA  July 2016

Manayunk Arts Festival, Emerging Artist, Philadelphia, PA   June 2016

Max Burton Studio Summer Art Opener, Long Beach Island, NJ      June-July 2016

Historic District, Craft Phila, Featured Artist, Philadelphia, PA   May 2016

Art Star Spring Fair, Philadelphia, PA   May 2016

The Clay Studio, Small Favors Show, Philadelphia, PA   May   June 2016

The Crafted Cup at Meadowsweet, Philadelphia, PA    March, 2016

New Jersey Clay College, 22 Shades of Clay, Millville, NJ    January 2016

The Clay Studio, Community Show, Philadelphia, PA    January 2016

Crafty Balboa, Philadelphia, PA  November 2015

East Falls Autumn Fest, Philadelphia, PA   October 2015

Historic District Craft Phila, Featured Artist, Philadelphia, PA   October 2015

Art Star 2nd St. Craft Bazar, Philadelphia, PA   August 2015

Antique Car Show Craft Fair, Philadelphia, PA    July 2015

PRESS

Poconos State Craft Fair Featured Artist in Promotional Materials Print and Online, Summer 2016

Philadelphia Weekly 5.19-5.25 Issue, Featured Artist in Craft Phila Show Article with Interviewed short bio and full color image of work. Print, Spring 2016

Craft Phila’s Featured Artist in Promotional Materials. Online, Spring 2016

Craft Phila’s Featured Artist Online, Fall 2015

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Arts, Boston University, 2005-2009

Major in American and New England Studies

dual concentration in Sociology and Gender Studies

Minor in Fine Arts

Study Abroad in Prague, CZ, Fall 2007

Study of Czech history, language, culture and art

Penland School of Crafts, Spruce Pine, NC,  Fall 2009

8 wk Concentration in Wood-Fired Ceramics with Tara Wilson

COMMUNITY SERVICE

BARCC: Boston Area Rape Crisis Center, Bosotn, MA 2006-2009                

Certified Rape Crisis Counselor and Public Educator         

I was a certified Rape Crisis Counselor and Public educator for the Rape Crisis Center of Boston, MA. I gave lectures, lessons and did corporate events on sexual harassment, myths and facts of rape and rape culture and community outreach events for the Center.