
James Steven Taggart
Ceramic Studio Artist
Education​
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2008 - BS in Business Administration with a concentration in Management from the Walker L. Cisler College of Business at Northern Michigan University, Marquette, Michigan.
2007 – Semester abroad with AHA International, Vienna, Austria.
2006 – American Leadership Academy Graduate, Cabo San Lucas, Mexico.
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Exhibitions​
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2013 – Undergraduate group show at Bonifas Arts Center, Escanaba, MI.
2012 – Northern Exposure, juried show, Bonifas Arts Center, Escanaba, MI.
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Scholarly Activity​
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2007 – Mortar Board National College Senior Honor Society, Tilion Chapter, Marquette, MI.
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Professional Associations​
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2011 – Present – Member of Northern Clay Center, Minneapolis, MN
2009-Present – Regional Advisor, Tau Kappa Epsilon, Michigan.
2004-2009 – Active Member and Officer of Tau Kappa Epsilon, Theta Iota Chapter, Marquette, MI.
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Professional Activities​
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2014-Present – Pre-Session Resident, Watershed Center for the Ceramic Arts, Newcastle, ME
2013 – Soda Kiln Construction- The Clay Center of St. Petersburg, St Petersburg, FL.
2005-7- Volunteer Coordinator, UP 200 Sled Dog Race, Marquette, MI.
2005-7 Volunteer Coordinator, Late Night at the PEIF, Marquette, MI.
2006 – Selected Representative, All Greek Task Force, Marquette, MI.
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Art Related Employment​
1985-Present – Artist Assistant, Taggart Pottery, Lakeport, MI.