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Darrell Finnegan

Darrell Finnegan

Staff and resident artist

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Ceramic Studio Manager and Technical Instructor at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)

  • Education

    • Interlochen Arts Academy Interlochen, MI 49643

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    • Massachusetts College of Art and Design

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      Activities and Societies: USEA United South End Artists, Boston, Massachusetts NCECA member National Council on Education for the Ceramic Arts Potters Council member ceramicartsdaily.org

  • Experience

    • Ceramics Program Office for the Arts at Harvard

      Jan 1990 - Jan 2001
      Staff and resident artist

    • Boston Center for Adult Education

      Jan 1997 - Jan 2005
      Clay instructor

    • Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)

      Jan 1997 - now
      Ceramic Studio Manager and Technical Instructor

      I manage, maintain and oversee the daily operations of the Ceramics Studio at the MIT Student Art Association. I'm also the senior instructor of beginning, intermediate and advanced clay classes, teaching students from many backgrounds and experience levels. Additionally, I conduct oxidation glaze research, including reduction glaze effects using the efficiency of the electric kiln.

    • Boston Center for the Arts

      Jan 2000 - now
      Resident Artist

      Independent clay artist offering classes in a professional potter's private studio with an emphasis on wheelthrown, functional, one off pieces. Stoneware, glaze formulation, gentle guidance and insightful instruction.

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • City of Boston Artist Certification

      Boston Redevelopement Authority
      Jun 2004

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Darrell Finnegan
      MIT Excellence Award, "Serving the Client" Massachusetts Institute of Technology Feb 2014 The MIT Excellence Awards acknowledge extraordinary efforts made by members of the community toward fulfilling the goals, values, and mission of the Institute. The awards are among the highest honors awarded to members of the MIT community. Professionalism, commitment to best practices, and high standards of excellence are at the heart of these awards. Provost Martin Schmidt wrote, "The colleagues and students who recommended [Darrell Finnegan] for this award agree that Darrell has created an… Show more The MIT Excellence Awards acknowledge extraordinary efforts made by members of the community toward fulfilling the goals, values, and mission of the Institute. The awards are among the highest honors awarded to members of the MIT community. Professionalism, commitment to best practices, and high standards of excellence are at the heart of these awards. Provost Martin Schmidt wrote, "The colleagues and students who recommended [Darrell Finnegan] for this award agree that Darrell has created an extraordinary oasis at MIT, one that nurtures the creation of art—and the well being of the artist." Show less
    • Awarded to Darrell Finnegan
      Teacher Recognition Award Boston Center for Adult Education 2000