Geoffrey K. Nicastro

905 35th Avenue - Santa Cruz, CA 95062 - (831)-462-4265

e-mail: gnicastro@yahoo.com

EDUCATION

University of the Arts, Philadelphia, PA - Master of Fine Arts 2004

Cabrillo College, Aptos, CA - Studio Arts 1999 - 2003

Northeastern University, College of Arts and Sciences, Boston, MA - BS , Biology 1990

Massachusetts College of Art 1988

Alfred University, Alfred, NY 1985-1987

American School of The Hague, The Hague, Netherlands - High School Diploma 1985

EXHIBITIONS

2005

          Multiple Personalities, Aptos,  CA

2004

University of the Arts M.F.A.  Thesis Exhibit, Philadelphia, PA

          Open Studios, Santa Cruz, CA

          Balancing Act, Aptos, CA

2003

          Open Studios, Santa Cruz, CA,

          "Works in Progress", Philadelphia, PA  

2002

          "Works in Progress", Philadelphia, PA  

Faculty and Staff Exhibit, Aptos, CA

          Cabrillo Potters Guild Sale, Aptos, CA

           Ars Longa, Vita Brevis, Aptos, CA

2001

PLACE, Aptos, CA

          Mr. Toots, Capitola, CA

          Seabright Brewery, Santa Cruz, CA

          Cabrillo Potters Guild Sale Aptos, CA

Noggin III, Aptos, CA 2000

          Seabright Brewery, Santa Cruz, CA

Cabrillo potters guild sale Aptos, CA

1999

Noggin Show, Aptos, CA

Solo Exhibit, Mountain View, CA

1998

Palo Alto Arts Center Ceramics Sale, Palo Alto, CA  

1997

Palo Alto Arts Center Ceramics Sale, Palo Alto, CA

1996

          Palo Alto Arts Center Ceramics Sale, Palo Alto, CA

1995

          Foster City pottery sale, Foster City, CA

1994

          Foster City pottery sale, Foster City, CA

 

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Cabrillo College , Aptos, CA 2005- present --- Substitute Teacher

      Beginning and Intermediate Drawing

  1. Conduct Critiques

  1. Present slides to illustrate points and develop  vocabulary

  1. Initiate collaborative drawing projects.

  1. Demonstrate techniques.

  1. Set-up still life.

  1. Hand Building and Wheel Thrown Ceramics

  1. Present glazing techniques.

  1. Demonstrate systems for building with slabs.

Cabrillo College , Aptos, CA 2001- present --- Laboratory Instructional Assistant Ceramics

  1. Help students with technique in handling and firing clay.

  1. Order all studio inventories, including glaze materials, kiln equipment and clay.

  1. Work with instructors to assist with Raku and pit firings, and developing "special" glazes.

  1. Maintain studio equipment including kilns, wheels, pug-mill, scales etc.

  1. Load and fire all students work in bisque, cone 10 reduction, and cone 5 oxidation environments.

  1. Refitted studio with new glazes and clays.

  1. GalleryForRent.com, Capitola, CA 1999- 2003 --- Founder/Web designer

  1. Develop website for marketing artwork.

  1. Interact with customers to show and sell artwork.

  1. Establish partnerships with other artist so we can reach a wider audience.

American School of The Hague , The Hague, Netherlands 1990 - Substitute Teacher

  1. Algebra

  1. Geometry

  1. History

APPRENTICESHIPS & PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS

Cabrillo Potters Guild 1999-2004

California Blacksmiths, 1998

California Ceramic Artists 1997- 1998

BZ Studios (Sculptural Furniture). Apprentice 1997

Jacqueline Thompson (Ceramic Artist) apprentice 1996

LANGUAGES

Dutch

TRANSFERABLE PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Clarify Inc ., San Jose, CA 1997-1999 --- Technical Marketing Programs Manager

  1. Developed and delivered demos for customer visits, Seminars and Trade Shows

  1. Customized demonstrations for customer visits resulting in real sales

  1. Managed marketing section of internal website.

NeXT Software Inc., Redwood City, CA 1992-1997 Marketing Engineer

  1. Demonstrated NeXT technology throughout the United States and Japan with audiences ranging 4 to 3000 attendees

  1. Provided training and general system support for a telesales department that grew from 4 to 20 employees.

  1. Designed and developed demos and presentations to be used by the worldwide sales force and executive team.

  1. Oversaw logistics for key elements of all seminars and trade shows.

  1. Administered a 40-machine classroom network, and ordered and stocked all course material, software, and give-aways.

  1. Maintained hardware and troubleshot problems, reducing repair costs.

  1. Worked with third party trainers, and assisted with custom classroom set-ups.

AWARDS

M.F.A. Scholarship University of the Arts 2002, 2003, 2004,

Donald Moss Memorial Endowed Ceramics Scholarship. 2000

Marylee and Camil Stanely Memorial Art Endowed Scholarship 2000