Zachary Rogers
PO Box 632 Cullowhee, NC 28723
Education
2018 Master of Fine Art, Sculpture. Western Carolina University, Cullowhee, NC
2013 Bachelor of Fine Art, Metal Design. East Carolina University, Greenville, NC
2009 High School Diploma, Visual and Performing Arts, Scotland High School, Laurinburg, NC
Teaching Experience
1.2020-Present Adjunct Faculty. Western Carolina University, Cullowhee, NC
8.2016-4.2018 Instructor of Record. Western Carolina University, Cullowhee, NC
Intro to Visual Arts lecture course, 3D Design Foundations, and Intro to Sculpture
11.2014-2.2015 Substitute Teacher. Scotland County School System, NC
Work Experience
5.2018-Present Exhibitions Manager. The Bascom Center for the Visual Arts, Highlands, NC
8.2017-Present Freelance Fine Art Installer.
5.2016-8.2016 Studio Technician. Western Carolina University, Cullowhee, NC
8.2015-8.2016 Graduate Research Assistant. Western Carolina University, Cullowhee, NC
5.2015-7.2015 Park Attendant. River Park North, Greenville, NC
2.2015-5.2015 Ceramics I & II Assistant. Pitt Community College, Winterville, NC
Gallery Preparator
7.2013-6.2014 Metals Studio I Assistant. Pitt Community College, Winterville, NC
Gallery Internship.
Studio Technician.
2.2012-6.2014 Metals Department Manager. Uptown Art Supply and Gallery, Greenville, NC
Gallery Maintenance.
Residencies
5.2017- 8.2017 Gallery & Exhibition Resident. Bascom Center for the Visual Arts, Highlands, NC
Workshops
2.2019 “Intro to Metals and Metals Vocabulary.” Western Carolina University, Cullowhee, NC
1.2017 “Jewelry Basics/ Making a Ring”. Western Carolina University, Cullowhee, NC
3.2016 “Cuttlefish Casting”. Western Carolina University. Cullowhee, NC
Artist Lectures
3.2018 Humanities Lecture Hall. University of North Carolina Asheville, Asheville, NC
Exhibitions
2019 “Photography Club Member’s Exhibition”, Bascom Center for the Visual Arts, Highlands, NC
2018 “Curiosity” MFA Thesis Exhibition. Revolve Gallery, Asheville, NC
“Joined Works” Gallery 130, Cullowhee, NC
“Under Pressure” Pop Up Space, Cullowhee, NC
“Blow- Ins II” Susan Martin, curator, 126, Artist-Run Gallery, Galway, Ireland
“Local-Made-Local” JM Kennedy, curator, Bascom Center for the Visual Arts, Highlands, NC
2017 “Fine Ass Art” Lounge Gallery, Cullowhee, NC
“Migration” Cleveland County Arts Council, Shelby, NC
“The Magic Starts Here”, Bascom Center for the Visual Arts, Highlands, NC
2016 “New Wave MFA Candidacy Exhibition” Tom Ashcraft, curator, Fine Art Museum, Cullowhee, NC
“NEWestern” Ron Laboray, curator, Bascom Center for the Visual Arts, Highlands, NC
2015 “Here to There” Colby Caldwel, curator, Revolve Gallery, Asheville, NC
“Urban”, Sim Asher, curator, Uptown Art Supply and Gallery, Greenville, NC
“Tiny Art Show” Emerge Gallery, Greenville, NC
2013 “PCC Faculty Show” Goess Center, Pitt Community College, Winterville, NC
“Brewing Confections” Student Senior Exhibition, Uptown Art, Greenville, NC
“UpCycled” Mendenhall Student Center, Greenville, NC
2012 “ECU Student Exhibition” Ken Bova, curator, Pullen Arts Center, Raleigh, NC
Public Art Projects
2017-Present Vessel / Niger Art Project / Exterior Courtyard Sculpture, Arts in Embassies, US Department of State permanent artwork commission for the US Embassy, Niamey, Niger, Western Carolina University School of Art and Design / Workingman Collective
2017- Present Quotidian / Niger Art Project, / Collaborative Indoor Installation, Arts in Embassies, US Department of State commission for the US Embassy, Niamey, Niger, Abdou Mounmouni University, Niamey Niger / Western Carolina University School of Art and Design/ Workingman Collective
Awards
2013 Third Place in “Upcycled” exhibition. Greenville, NC
2009 Debbra Durham Arts Scholarship. East Carolina University
Professional Activities
7.2013-6.2014 Gallery Assistant. Art Avenue Gallery & Studio, Greenville, NC
2013 “Studio 1” Teaching Assistant. East Carolina University, Greenville, NC
8.2012-5.2013 Student Intern. Pitt County Arts Council at Emerge, Greenville, NC
Service to the Field
1.2018 “Old Marshall Jail Brick Project”, Josh Copus. Woodson Branch Nature School, Marshall, NC
Assistant
5.2016 “Dirtmaker” Camp Little Hope collaboration with WCU. Cullowhee, NC
Assistant
4.2016 “Draw Sylva” Sylva, NC
Assistant
2010, 2011, & 2012 Youth Arts Festival, Greenville, NC
Memberships
2018- Present Photography Club. Bascom Center for the Visual Arts.
2016-2018 Artist Social Society. Western Carolina University.