Academic History

Education:
A. Colleges and Universities
The University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ
New Mexico State University, Las Cruces, NM
B. Degrees
M.F.A. The University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ
B.F.A. New Mexico State University, Las Cruces, NM
C. Major Field: Ceramics Minor Field: Metal/Jewelry

Academic and Professional Appointments:
International and Collegiate:
Angelo State University, San Angelo, TX Assistant Professor 1996-Present
Division of Continuing Studies/Ceramics 2005-01’-Spring Semesters
Instructor 1989-1996 (Drawing I, II, III, 2-D & 3-Design, Fibers, New Concepts,
Jewelry I, II, Ceramics I, II, III, Ceramic Sculpture, Ceramic Chemistry, Stained Glass and Intro. to Art)
National School of Fine Arts/Esuela Nacional Bellas Artes, Tegucigalpa, Honduras,
Central America (Ceramics and Glaze Chemistry), Summer 1995
Pima Community College, Tucson, AZ (Basic Design) 1/89-7/89
Industrial Designer/Instructor, Ceramic Workshop, Altos de Chavon, La Romana,
Dominican Republic, Central America and Parsons School of Design/Escuela de Diseno, (Ceramics and Ceramics Sculpture), 1/88-8/88
Pima Community College, Tucson, AZ (Basic Design, Beginning and Advanced Ceramics) 8/85-12/87
Graduate Assistant, The University of Arizona, Department of Art, Tucson, AZ (2-D), 1982

Secondary:
Substitute Teacher, Tucson Unified School District and Salpointe Catholic High School, Tucson, AZ 9/88-4/89
Tucson City Parks and Recreation (Beginning and Advanced Ceramics for Adults and Children’s Ceramics), Tucson, AZ Summer 1989
Art and Humanities Instructor, Salpointe Catholic High School, Tucson, AZ (Ceramics, Humanities I and II), 5/85-12/87
Substitute Teacher, Tucson Unified School District, Tucson, AZ 1982

Elementary:
Art Instructor, Tucson Museum of Art (Children’s Ceramics), Summer 1986
Art Instructor, Tucson Art Institute, Grades 1-4 (Sculpture and Mixed Media), Summer 1985
Art Instructor, Brush Ranch Camp, Tererro, NM 1979

Other:
Pima County Parks and Recreation, Tucson, AZ (Ceramics, Painting, Drawing, Weaving, and Sculpture), 2/84-5/85
Art Instructor, La Tuna Federal Prison, Anthony NM/TX (Drawing and Painting), 1979

Honors, Awards, Grants and Service

Angelo State University Faculty Development and Enrichment Grant, 2006, 2004, 1999, 1997, 1993
Angelo State University Faculty Research Grant, 1999
American Cultural Specialist Grant, U.S. Information Agency-Arts America, Tegucigalpa Honduras, Central America, 1995
Board Member of the Year, Concho Valley Association for the Blind, 1995
Cultural Arts and Humanities Award from San Angelo Volunteer Coalition, 1994
Who’s Who Among Hispanic Americans, 1994/1995, Edition
Minority Student Fellowship-Art, The University of Arizona, 1981
Graduate Tuition Scholarship-Art, The University of Arizona, 1981

Intramural Service:
Member, Double reed Faculty Search Committee, Angelo State University, 2005
Member, Piano Faculty Search Committee, Angelo State University, 2004
Member, Voice Faculty Search Committee, Angelo State University, 2003
Member, Voice Faculty Search Committee, Angelo State University, 2002
Member, Graphic Art Faculty Search Committee, Angelo State University, 2001
Member, Assistant Band Director Search Committee, Angelo State University, 1999
Member, Assistant Program Director Search Committee, Angelo State University, 1999
Co-Coordinator, ASU Alumni Art Exhibition, 1998
Member, Peer Review Committee, Angelo State University, San Angelo, TX 1998-Present
Member, Friends of Arts and Music Education (FAME) Committee, San Angelo, TX 1998
Member, Art and Music Tenured Faculty Committee, Angelo State University, San Angelo, TX 1997-Present
Member, Art Curriculum Committee, Angelo State University, San Angelo TX 1996-Present
Member, Art Assessment Committee, Angelo State University, San Angelo TX 1997-Present
Member, Art and Music Calendar Committee, Angelo State University, San Angelo, TX 1997
Member, Music Composition Search Committee, Angelo State University, San Angelo, TX 1996
Member, Honors Council, Angelo State University, San Angelo, TX 1996-Present
Houston Harte University Center Advisory Board, Angelo State University, San Angelo, TX 1996-Present
Faculty Sponsor, ASU Clay Club, Angelo State University, San Angelo, TX 1996-Present
Member, University Mace Design Committee, Angelo State University, San Angelo, TX 1995
Curator, Angelo State University Ceramic Invitational, San Angelo, TX 1990-Present
Faculty Sponsor, Kappa Pi International Art Fraternity, 1990-Present
Consultant, Art Plate Luncheon, The University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ 1989
Assistant Arts Coordinator, Student Union, The University of Arizona, AZ 1979-81
Member, Graduate Selection Committee, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ 1981
Assistant to The Gallery Curator, William Hall Gallery, New Mexico State University, Las Cruces, NM 1979

Extramural Service:
Panelist, Sub-Grant Review Panel, San Angelo Cultural Affairs Council, San Angelo, TX 2006, 2005, 1994, 1993
Workshop Artist, Robert Lee High School, Robert Lee, 2003-present
Visiting Artist, Miles High School, Miles, TX 2003
Visiting Artist, Midland College, Midland, TX 2001
Workshop Presenter, Region 18 Texas School District, Midland, TX Summer 2000
Visiting Artist, Veribest Jr. High, 2000
Visiting Artist, Paint Rock High School, Robert Lee Elementary, 1999
Member, 3rd Phase El Paso de Santa Angela, San Angelo, TX 1999
Visiting Artist, Crockett Elementary School, Camp Discovery, Summer 1999
Faculty Sponsor, Catholic Newman Center, Angelo State University, San Angelo, TX 1999-Present
Visiting Artist, Georgia Southern University, Statesboro, GA, 1998
Member, San Angelo Independent School District, Gifted and Talented Advisory Task Force, San Angelo, TX 1998
Symposium Coordinator, Annual San Angelo Ceramic Competition Symposium, Angelo State University, San Angelo, TX 1990-Present
Ceramic Restoration –San Angelo Museum of Fine Arts Ceramic Exhibitions, 1990-Present
Board Member and Chairman of the Arts Committee, Concho Valley Association for the Blind, San Angelo TX 1991-1999
Board Member, San Angelo Cultural Affairs Council, San Angelo, TX 1996-2002
Visiting Artist at Clovis Community College, Clovis, NM, 1995

Chairperson, Sub-Grant Review Panel, San Angelo Cultural Affairs Council, San Angelo, TX 1995
Lecturer, Instituto Hondureno De Cultura Interamericana, Teguicgalpa and Centro Cultural Samederano, San Pedro Sula, Honduras, Central America, Summer 1995
Visiting Artist at Eastern New Mexico University, Portales NM, 1994, 1992
Visiting Artist, Camp Stewart for Boys, Hunt, TX Summer 1994, 1992
Co-Chairman, Casa Art Riofest Harlingen, TX 1992
Member, Education Task Force/Community Arts Plan, San Angelo Cultural Affairs Council, San Angelo, TX 1990

Membership and Conferences

Membership:
Texas Clay Arts Association, 2000-Present
Texas Association of College Teachers, 1995-Present
National Council on Education for the Ceramics Arts, 1991-Present
Midland Arts Association, 1991-Present
Potters Guild of Las Cruces, NM, 1995-2004
Aesthetic Art Society, Faculty Sponsor, 1991-93
Kappa Pi International Honorary Art Fraternity, 1990-Present
College Art Association, 1984-90, 1995-Present
San Angelo Museum of Fine Arts, 1989-Present

Attendance at Professional Conferences:
NCECA (National Council on Education for the Ceramic Arts)
Portland, Or, 2006, Baltimore, MD, 2005***, Indianapolis, IN, 2004 San Diego, CA 2003; Kansas City, MO 2002; Charlotte, NC 2001**; Denver, CO 2000; Ft. Worth, TX 1998; Las Vegas, NV, 1997; Minneapolis, MM 1995; New Orleans, LA, 1994; San Diego, CA, 1993; Phoenix, AZ 1992
***NCECA Panel “Cultural Migration”
***NCECA Connections Participant “Planning and Implementing with a Vision”

Donations and Voluntary Work

Donation of Art for Fund-raisers:
Art Spring at Ambleside, 2006
San Angelo Cultural Affairs Gourmet Dinner, 2006, 2005, 2003-1996
James Phillips Williams Memorial Foundation, 2003
Stribling Art Extravaganza, 2006, 2003, 2002
Catholic Outreach, 2002
Friends of the Library, Silent Auction, 2001
Boys and Girls Club, Silent Auction, 2001
Kappa Kappa Pi Fraternity Fund-Raisers, 2001
FAME, Friends of Art and Music Education, 1998-Present
The San Angelo Aids Foundation, 1996, 1995, 1994
The Adult Literary Council, 1994-2002
San Angelo Museum of Fine Arts, 1993-Present
Holy Angels Catholic Church, 1993-2004
Templo Monte de los Olivos, 1995, 1996
The American Cancer Society, 1994
Sonrisas Polo in the Park 1994
Concho Valley Association for the Blind, 1991

Volunteer:
San Angelo Independent School District Gifted and Talented Program (Hands-on-Program), 2002
Career Day Presentation, Belaire Elementary School, 1999-Present
Career Day Presentation, Ozona High School, 1998
Lee Jr. High, Art Class Presentation, 1998
Bowie Elementary School, After School Program, 1996
Tom Green County Juvenile Justice, (Hands-on Activities), 1996
Tom Green County Girls Scouts, (Hands-on Activities), 1990-1996
Crocket Elementary School, After School Program, 1996
Adult’s Day and Kids Day at the Old Chicken Farm Art Center, 1990-Present
ASU Kindergarten, (Hands-on Activities), 1990-Present
Tours of Art Dept. at ASU (ARTIZ Program, Sterling City Elem., Mertzon Elem. School, and S.A.I.S.D), 1990 - Present
Public Service Announcement for SAMFA Membership Drive, Summer 1994
ASU Choir, 1993

Invited Speaker:
San Angelo Art Club, 2003, 1998, 1997, 1995, 1991
Fine Arts 2000, Integrated Arts for the Millennium, Region 18 Educational Service Center, Midland, TX
Association of Mexican American Students, 1995
Kiwanis Club, 1995

Adjudication:
Judge, Texas Attachment, 2006, COOP Gallery, San Angelo, TX, State Ceramic Exhibition
Juror, 2000 Artist of the Year Competition, Kendall Art Gallery, San Angelo, TX 2000
Juror, 70th Anniversary Poster Exhibition of the Art Club, Kendall Art Gallery, San Angelo, TX 1998
Juror, Celebration of the Arts, Midland, TX 1998
Juror, “21st Annual Student Art Exhibition,” University of North Texas, Denton, TX 1997
Judge, “Creative Arts,” San Angelo, Stock Show and Rodeo Association, San Angelo, TX March 1998, 1997, 1996
Judge, “All About San Angelo,” Kendall Art Gallery, San Angelo, TX 1996
Judge, National PTA’s “Reflections” Contest, Crockett Elementary School, San Angelo, TX 1995
Juror, 5th National Biennial Sculpture and Ceramics Exhibition, Tegucigalpa, Honduras, Central America, 1995
Judge, Hispanic Development Division of the Chamber of Commerce Scholarship Committee, San Angelo, TX 1994
Judge, Marcia Williamson Juried Art Show, Kendall Art Gallery, San Angelo, TX 1994
Judge, Concho Resource Center, Logo Contest, San Angelo, TX 1991
Juror and Workshop Presenter, Rio Fest, Harlingen, TX 1991
Judge, ATC Artist/Craftsmann, Goodfellow AFB, TX 1991

Exhibitions

2006 Celebracion de Dia del los Muertos, Buddy Holly Art Center, Lubbock, TX
Angelo State University Art Faculty Exhibition, San Angelo Museum of Fine Arts San Angelo, TX
Coffee, Tea or …II, Houston Harte Student Center Art Gallery, San Angelo, TX
NCECA Art Cup Exhibition and Sale, Portland, OR
Almost Anything Goes, Kendall Art Gallery, San Angelo, TX

2005 Celebracion de Dia de los Muertos/Celebration of Day of the Dead, Buddy Holly Art Center, Lubbock, TX,
NCECA Art Cup Exhibition and Sale, Baltimore, MD
Coffee, Tea or… I, Houston Harte Student Center Art Gallery, San Angelo, TX
Almost Anything Goes. Kendall Art Gallery, San Angelo, TX

2004 Resent Works, Art6degrees Gallery, San Angelo, TX
Texas Clay Arts Associations Members Show, Cactus Hotel, San Angelo, TX, 2004
Angelo State University Art Faculty Exhibition, San Angelo Museum of Fine Arts, San Angelo, TX, 2004
NCECA Art Cup Exhibition and Sale, Indianapolis, IN

2003 25th Annual Midland Art Associations Fall Exhibition, Midland, TX
NCECA Art Cup Exhibition and Sale, San Diego, CA

2002 NCECA Art Cup Exhibition and Sale, Kansas City, MO
Recent Works by Esteban Apodaca, Tarrant County College, Arlington, TX
24th Annual Midland Arts Association Art Fall Exhibition, Midland, TX
Angelo State University Faculty Exhibition, San Angelo Museum of Fine Arts, San Angelo, TX
Works by Esteban C. Apodaca, Buddy Holly Art Center, Lubbock, TX

2001 9th Biennial Juried Exhibition. Dinnerware Gallery, Tucson, AZ
2001 Art Odyssey, 11th Annual Kappa Pi Art Show, University Center Gallery, Angelo State University, San Angelo, TX
NCECA Art Cup Exhibition and Sale, Charlotte, NC
Works by Esteban C. Apodaca, McCormick Gallery, Midland College, Midland, TX
Art with a Heart Exhibition, Gecko Gallery, San Angelo, TX

2000 Celebration de Dia de los Muertos/Celebration of the Dead, Buddy Holly Art Center, Lubbock, TX
23rd Annual Midland Arts Association Fall Exhibition, Midland, TX Honorable Mention
Angelo State University Art Faculty Exhibition, San Angelo Museum of Fine Arts, San Angelo, TX
Works by Art Faculty, Hera Gallery, Wakefield, RI
NCECA Art Cup Exhibition and Sale, Denver CO
Everything Goes-Almost, Kendall Gallery, San Angelo Museum of Fine Arts, San Angelo, TX
Vision Toward Wellness 2000, Providence, RI, New Haven, CT, New York, NY (traveling exhibit)
17th National Juried Art Exhibition, Warehouse Living Arts Center, Corsicana, TX
Uncharted Territory, National Competition, Collectible’s Gallery, San Angelo, TX Best of Show

1999 “Esteban Apodaca” 1114 Gallery, Midland, TX
Assistance League of Houston Celebrates Texas Art 2000, Barbara Davis Gallery, Houston, TX
22nd Annual Midland Art Association Fall Exhibition, McCormick Gallery, Midland, TX

1998 21st Annual Midland Arts Association Fall Exhibition, McCormick Gallery
“Shrines”, Eastern New Mexico University Library, Portales, NM
Four Person Show, Foy Fine Arts Center, Georgia Southern University, Statesboro, GA
NCECA Art Cup Exhibition and Sale, Ft Worth, TX
Angelo State University Art Faculty Exhibition, San Angelo Museum of Fine Arts, San Angelo, TX
Angelo State University Art Faculty Exhibition, University Center Gallery, ASU, San Angelo, TX

1997 20th Midland Arts Assoc. Annual Fall Show, McCormick Gallery, Midland, TX
Angelo State University Art Faculty Exhibition, University Center Gallery, San Angelo, TX
Family and Friends, Dishman Art Gallery, Lamar University, Beaumont, TX
Celebracion de Dia de los Muertos/Celebration of Day of the Dead, Lubbock Fine Arts Center, Lubbock, TX
Five of a Mind, Fort Smith Art Center, Ft. Smith, AR
NCECA Art Cup Exhibition and Sale, Las Vegas, NV
Master Works in Clay: Selection from the permanent collection of San Angelo Museum of Fine Arts, San Angelo, TX (traveling exhibition St. Louis, MO, Abilene, Midland, TX)
Everything Goes-Almost, Kendall Art Gallery, San Angelo, TX
16th Annual From the Ground Up Regional Exhibition, Los Paisanos Gallery, El Paso, TX

1996 Angelo State University Art Faculty Exhibition, University Center Art Gallery, San Angelo, TX
Close to the Border VI, Biennial Juried Exhibition, Williams Gallery, New Mexico State University, Las Cruces, NM, International Competition
Anything But the Kitchen Sink, Angelo State University, San Angelo, TX First Place
The 1996 Open Show, 1114 Gallery, Midland, TX
Thirteenth Annual National Juried Art Exhibition, Warehouse Living Arts Center, Corsicana, TX
Eleventh Annual San Angelo Ceramic Competition, San Angelo Museum of Fine Arts, San Angelo, TX International Competition
Texas National ’96, SFA Gallery, Stephen F. Austin University, Nacogdoches, TX
Honorable Mention, 15th Annual from the Ground Up Regional Exhibition, Adobe Patio Gallery, Mesilla, NM
Visions and Choices III, San Angelo Museum of Fine Arts, San Angelo, TX

Collections

Public Collections:
Le Grand Alumni and Visitors Center, Angelo State University, San Angelo, TX, 2003
Newman Center, San Angelo, TX 2002
Our Lady of Grace, Carmelite Monastry, Christoval, TX 2001
Commission for the Aspen Grill, Aspen CO (One-of-a-kind functional ware)
Clovis Community College Art Collection, Clovis, NM
Instituto Hondureno De Cutural Interamericana, Tegucigalpa, Honduras, Central America
Honduras National School of Fine Arts, Tegucigalpa, Handuras, Central America
Commission for the Ritz-Carlton Hotel, Aspen, CO (One-of-a-kind functional ware)
San Angelo Museum of Fine Arts, San Angelo, TX
Valley National Bank, Tucson, AZ
Escuela de Diseno, Altos de Chavon, Dominican Republic, Central America
Schier Steiner Church, Wiesbaden, Germany (Collaboration piece)
Yuma Art Center, Yuma, AZ
University of Arizona, Student Union, Tucson, AZ
Tucson Botanical Gardens, Tucson, AZ
Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, Las Cruces, NM

Private Collections:
Arthur Marcus, New York, NY Thelma Voris, Tucson, AZ
Laurie Baxter, Vancouver, BC Richard Swanson, Jr. Denver, CO
Robert Tinches, Washington, DC Edward Reeves, Washington, DC
Yvonne Russell, San Diego, CA Robert Wofson, Los Angeles, CA
John Harvey, Tucson, AZ Mr. Gary Lemoine, Harlingen, TX
Barbara Eisheid, Tucson, AZ Mrs. Peggy Nino, San Angelo, TX
James Miller, New York, NY Mr. & Mrs. Henry Schmidt, San Angelo, TX
Mr. & Mrs. Jackson Boelts, Tucson, AZ John Russell, San Angelo, TX
Bob Ferguson, San Angelo, TX Mr. Van W. Carson, San Angelo, TX
Mr. & Mrs. N. Lubky, San Angelo, TX Ms. Lucine Dirtadian, Tucson, AZ
Mr. Roger Allen, San Angelo, TX Mr. & Mrs. Hampton Beesley, San Angelo, TX
Mr. & Mrs. Ivan White, San Angelo, TX Ms. Caron DuCote, San Angelo, TX
Dr. Diane Castillo, Albuquerque, NM Camila Redman, La Romana, Dom. Rep.
Mr. & Mrs. John Ostrowski, Tucson, AZ Ms. Mitzi Broome McKinney, San Angelo, TX
David Bean, Tucson, AZ Mr. & Mrs. Verne Funk, San Antonio, TX
Ms. Claudia Waite, Boston, MA Megumi Shimizu & Bob Bailes, Tucson, AZ
Mr. & Mrs. Bendel Hydes, New York Mr. & Mrs. Howard Taylor, San Angelo, TX
Barton Barber, Lubbock, TX Dr. & Mrs. Raymond Carver, San Angelo, TX

Media

Gallery Affiliations:
Buddy Holly Art Center Gift Shop, Lubbock, TX, 2002-2005
Guadalupe Art Center Gallery, Austin, TX 2003
San Angelo Museum of Fine Arts Gift Shop, San Angelo, TX 1993-Present
Marcia Williamson Memorial Art Gallery, San Angelo, TX 1990-1994
Calla Lilly Gallery, San Angelo, TX 1989-1990
Tucson Museum of Art Gift Shop, Tucson, AZ 1988-89

Reviews, Interviews, and Articles:
Professor’s Art Deal with the Heart, San Angelo Standard Times, 2002, San Angelo, TX Article
“Saddle Up Ceramics,” Style Magazine, Spring 2001, (Photo)
San Angelo Standard Times “Mixed Media: ASU Art Professors Delve into Depths of Creativity,” San Angelo, TX Dec., 1997 (Article)
San Angelo Standard Times “Love of Art Leads to Full-time Profession,” San Angelo, TX Nov. 1997 (Article)
Southwest Times Record, “Ceramic Sculpture Fired Up,” Ft. Smith, AR 1997 (Article)
San Angelo Standard Times, “ASU Exhibit also Explores Ceramics,” April 1996 (Article)
“Analisis de Obra Artistica Hondurena,” La Presa, Tegucigalpa, Central America, August, 1995 (Article)
“Maestro de la Ceramica Coporte Experienca con Hondurenos,” La Presa, Tegucigalpa, Honduras Central America, August, 1995 (Article)
“Analizan Atractivos de Ceramica Artistica Contemporanea,” Tiempo, San Pedro Sula, Honduras, Central America, August, 1995 (Article)
“Artista Norteamericano Diserta Sobre la Ceramica Artista Contemporanea,” El Nueva Dia, Tegucigalpa, CA, August, 1995 (Article)
“Charla Sobre Ceramica,” Tiempo, San Pedro Sula, Honduras, Central America, August, 1995 (Article)
San Angelo Standard Times, “SAMFA to Show ASU Faculty Art,” June 1995
“Nosostros,” KLST-TV, San Angelo, TX April 1995 (Interview)
San Angelo Standard Times, “San Angelo Artist Enshrines Grandfather,” April 1995 (Article)
A.S.U. Rampage, “Faculty Exhibit Polarizes Emotions,” March 1995 (Article)
San Angelo Standard Times, “Angelo State University Artist Earns National Recognition,” May 1994 (Interview)
San Angelo Standard Times, “Ceramics Arts Competition,” April 1994 (Article)
A.S.U. Rampage, “Art Faculty Show Off Diverse Veiwpoint,” March 1994 (Review)
KMVH-PBS Radio “Imagenes Contemporances,” January 1994 (Interview) Harlingen, TX
Harlingen Valley Morning Star, “Artist Uses Shrines to Explore Themes” January 1994 (Article)
San Angelo Standard Times, “SAMFA to Host Artists,” June 1993 (Article)
San Angelo Standard Times, “Exhibit Opens,” June 1993 (Article)
San Angelo Standard Times, “Blind Angeloans Keep Tradition of Weaving Loom” May 1993 (Article)
San Angelo Standard Times, “ASU Faculty Display Art Vision,” July 1990 (Article)
Ceramic Monthly, News and Retrospect, “Art Plate Fundraiser,” February 1990 (Article)
Image Magazine, “Art Plate Benefit,” September 1989 (Article)
Lo Que Pasa, University of Arizona Faculty-Staff News, “Art Plans Unique Sale” September 1989 (Article)
Tucson Citizen, “A Glazed Look In Their Eyes,” October 1989 (Article)
University of Arizona, Foundation, Arizona Report “Innovative Philanthropy: Art Plate Luncheon,” Fall ’89 (Article)
Tucson Life Style Magazine, October 1989 (Cover and Editorial)
Tucson Life Style Magazine, “Blue Plate Special” September 1989 (Interview)
KUAT-TV, Arizona Illustrated, Tucson, AZ October 1987 (Interview)
The Arizona Daily Wildcat, July 1987 (Review)
KUAT-TV, Arizona Illustrated, Tucson, AZ August 1986 (Interview)
The Tucson Citizen, February 1985 (Interview)
The Arizona Daily Star, January 1985 (Review)
The Arizona Daily Wildcat, November 1985 (Interview)
The Aztec, Pima Community College, September 1984 (Review)
The Arizona Daily Star, August 1982 (Review)