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
Conduct Critiques
Present slides to illustrate points and develop vocabulary
Initiate collaborative drawing projects.
Demonstrate techniques.
Set-up still life.
Hand Building and Wheel Thrown Ceramics
Present glazing techniques.
Demonstrate systems for building with slabs.
Cabrillo College , Aptos, CA 2001- present --- Laboratory Instructional Assistant Ceramics
Help students with technique in handling and firing clay.
Order all studio inventories, including glaze materials, kiln equipment and clay.
Work with instructors to assist with Raku and pit firings, and developing "special" glazes.
Maintain studio equipment including kilns, wheels, pug-mill, scales etc.
Load and fire all students work in bisque, cone 10 reduction, and cone 5 oxidation environments.
Refitted studio with new glazes and clays.
GalleryForRent.com, Capitola, CA 1999- 2003 --- Founder/Web designer
Develop website for marketing artwork.
Interact with customers to show and sell artwork.
Establish partnerships with other artist so we can reach a wider audience.
American School of The Hague , The Hague, Netherlands 1990 - Substitute Teacher
Algebra
Geometry
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
Developed and delivered demos for customer visits, Seminars and Trade Shows
Customized demonstrations for customer visits resulting in real sales
Managed marketing section of internal website.
NeXT Software Inc., Redwood City, CA 1992-1997 Marketing Engineer
Demonstrated NeXT technology throughout the United States and Japan with audiences ranging 4 to 3000 attendees
Provided training and general system support for a telesales department that grew from 4 to 20 employees.
Designed and developed demos and presentations to be used by the worldwide sales force and executive team.
Oversaw logistics for key elements of all seminars and trade shows.
Administered a 40-machine classroom network, and ordered and stocked all course material, software, and give-aways.
Maintained hardware and troubleshot problems, reducing repair costs.
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