Hanna Selman

  • Mixed Media Artist
  • MFA at Texas Woman's University

Artist and educator, passionate about progressive approaches to art through authenticity and vulnerability.

Experience

Professor of Record at Texas Woman's University

January 2022 Denton, TX

Professor for fully online Art Appreciation course developed to be OEP (Open Educational Practice) and OER (Open Educational Resource). Educating students on critical thinking and expression of worldly human condition and cultures in relation to behaviors, ideas, and values through creativity and thought.

Professor of Record at Texas Woman's University

August 2021 – December 2021 Denton, TX

Professor for advanced ceramics course. Developed course on the application of design to functional art within ceramics, incorporating how form and function can work together to create a unique experience for the user. Educate students on how to properly use a kiln, pottery wheel, and other necessary studio equipment.

Graduate Research Assistant at Texas Womans University

August 2019 – May 2021 Denton, TX

Aided in the development of high-temperature ceramic concrete cast into 3D printed molds with the ability to be glazed. Presented research at NCECA 2021.

Art Camp Director at Hays Arts Center

May 2019 – July 2019 Hays, KS

Teaching Assistant at Fort Hays State University

August 2018 – December 2018 Hays, KS

Aided professor in teaching Intro to Ceramics course. Developed syllabi, curriculum, and projects including the creation and upload of instructional videos.

Ceramics Coordinator at Cheley Colorado Camps

March 2018 – August 2018 Estes Park, CO

Taught eight-hour ceramics class every day for 3 separate camps of students ages 6-18. Coordinated alongside camp directors to foster a safe, creative, and inclusive summer experience.

Ceramics Coordinator at French Woods Festival of the Permorning Arts

January 2016 – August 2016 Hancock, NY

Head of ceramics program with approximately 2,000 students. Supervisor and coach to a team of seven creative assistants. Taught six one-hour classes per day of 40 students each.

Education

Masters of Fine Arts at Texas Woman’s University

August 2019 – Present Denton, TX

Bachelor of Fine Arts, emphasis in ceramics at Fort Hays State University

August 2015 – May 2019 Hays, KS

Exhibitions

MFA Thesis Exhibition: Excavating Missing Memorabilia Group

TWU Visual Arts Galleries Denton, TX

Represent Series: Intersections Juried

TWU Visual Arts Galleries Denton, TX

Form & Function Group

Denton County Courthouse Denton, TX

Recreating Autotopography Solo

Hubbard Hall Gallery Denton, TX

ART214 Juried

The Bath House Dallas, TX

Tangents Group

Texas Womans University Online

John WeinkeinJuried Student Exhibition Group

Texas Womans University Denton, TX

Ad Hoc Group

Gallery 010 Denton, TX

Change Solo

Indigo Hays, Kansas

Sunflower Biennial Group

Salina Arts Center Salina, Kansas

Student Honors Exhibition Group, Student

Moss-Thorns Gallery Hays, Kansas

R.O.A.R Group

Russel 4-H Building Russel, Kansas

R.O.A.R Group

Russel 4-H Building Russel, Kansas

Smoky Hill National Group

Hays Arts Center Hays. Kansas

Pigeon Art Show Group

Longwell Museum Neosho, Missouri

Student Honors Exhibition Group

Longwell Museum Neosho, Missouri

Specialties

CeramicsArt HistoryCurriculum Building3D PrintingMold MakingCommunity Building

Skills

Art HistorySculptureMixed Media WorkDrawingCeramicsTeaching3D PrintingMold-MakingKiln managmentLaser CuttingLeadershipRecruitingCommunicationProblem-SolvingTime-ManagmentCommunity-OutreachInnovative problem-solver