Lisa Soranaka
artist // ceramicist
Lisa Soranaka
Spokane, Washington
l.soranaka@gmail.com
/curriculum vitae
Master of Fine Arts in Ceramics
Washington State University
Pullman, WA
2013
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Studio Art, Ceramics
Central Washington University
Ellensburg, WA
Cum Laude
2009
Professional Experience
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Adjunct Instructor
North Idaho College
Coeur D’Alene, ID
Courses Taught: Ceramics 1 (3 semesters), Ceramics 2 (3 semesters)
Other Duties: supervise studio technicians and work study students, manage and maintain ceramics studio and kilns, manage ceramics budget
2023 - Present
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Adjunct Instructor
Columbia Basin College
Pasco, WA
Courses Taught- Appreciation – 3 Quarters
2022 - 2023
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Quarterly Faculty
Eastern Washington University
Cheney, WA
Courses Taught: Art for Elementary Education (9 quarters), Foundations of Art Education (2 quarters), Beginning Ceramics (1 quarter)
Other Duties: Manage and maintain art education studio, manage art education budget
2022 - Present
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Teaching Artist
Northwest Museum of Art and Culture
Spokane, WA
2021-2022
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Adjunct Instructor
Mukogawa Fort Wright Institute
Spokane, WA
Courses Taught: Art for Elementary Education Majors – 4 Quarters
2018 - Present
Adjunct Academic Advisor
Spokane Falls Community College
Spokane, WA
2018 - Present
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Adjunct Instructor
Gonzaga University
Spokane, WA
Courses Taught: Fundamentals of 2-D Design/DigitalFoundations (16 semesters), Beginning Ceramics (6 semesters), 3-D Design (7 Semesters), Beginning Drawing (2 semesters)
2016 to Present
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Fine Art Instructor
Spokane Falls Community College
Pullman, WA
Courses Taught: Beginning Ceramics (1 quarter) Art Appreciation (12quarters), Beginning Drawing (3 quarters), Color and Design (3 quarters), Non-Western Art (1quarter)
2014 to Present
Adjunct Instructor
Community Colleges of Spokane, ACT 2 Program
Colfax, WA
Courses Taught: Continuing Art Courses in Mosaic Sculpture, Beginning Watercolor, Beginning Drawing, Beginning Photography, Beginning Chalk Pastels, Beginning Printmaking
2013 to Present
Sabbatical Replacement Adjunct Instructor
Yakima Valley Community College
Yakima, WA
Courses Taught: Beginning Ceramics, Beginning Pottery, Intermediate/Advanced Pottery, Independent Study Ceramics (1 quarter)
2013
Cougar Quest Instructor
Washington State University
Pullman, WA
Courses Taught: Printmaking: Intorduction to Woodblock and Linoleum Block Carving, Mosaic Sculpture
2013
Teaching Assistant, (Instructor of Record)
Washington State University
Pullman, WA
Courses Taught: 2D Foundations (1 semester), 3D Foundations (2 semesters), Beginning Ceramics (1 semester)
TA: Ceramics Studio (4 semesters), Art History 101 (2 semesters), Intermediate Sculpture (1 semester), Wood Shop and Sculpture Studio (2 semesters)
2011-2013
Studio Assistant
Michelle Forsyth
Pullman, WA
2012
Upward Bound Instructor
Trio Progam, Washington State University
Pullman, WA
Courses Taught: Introduction to Digital Media
2012
Studio Assistant
Steve Gardner
Ballard, WA
2010-2011
Teaching Assistant
School of Art and Innovation
Duvall, WA
2010-2011
Awards/Grants
Spokane Arts Award
​2023
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SAGA Grant: $10,000
​2022
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Avista Grant: $2500
​2023
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Rotary Grant: $2500
​2023
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Artist Trust Relief Grant: $2500
​2020
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Cerf+ Grant: $1500
​2021
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Terrain Grant: $1000
​2020
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Spokane Arts Grant: $1500
​2020
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BIPOC Artist Relief Grant: $5000
​2020
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Artist Relief Project Grant: $5000
​2021
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Clay VI People’s Choice Award
​2018
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Cooke Fund for the Arts Grant: $1000
​2015
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SEB Arts Excellence Award for Outstanding Contribution to the Arts
​2015
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Visual, Performing and Literary Arts Committee Grant: $1000
​2013
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College of Arts and Sciences Grant: $1000
​2013
Graduate and Professional Studies Association Grant
2013
Dick and Jane Spot Award
2009
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Workshops/Residencies
Artist in Residence
The Hive
Spokane, WA 2022-2023
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Artist in Reseidence
The Museum of Art and Culture
Spokane, WA
2021-2022
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Studio Assistantship
Arrowmont School of Art and Craft
Gatlinburg, TN
2016
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Forms in Paper
Arrowmont School of Art and Craft
Gatlinburg, TN
With Elizabeth Alexander
2016
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Stretching Your Techniques
Arrowmont School of Art and Craft
Gatlinburg, TN
With Steve Loucks and Lynette Hesser
2016
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Outcomes 101
Spokane Falls Community College
Spokane, WA
With Sarah Martin and Gabriel Valenzuela
2015
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French Romanesque and Gothic Art and Architecture Study Abroad Course
Central Washington University
France
With Dr. William Folkestad
2009
Glass Blowing Workshop
Pratt Fine Arts Center
Seattle, WA
With Patricia Davidson
2007
Lampworking Workshop
Pratt Fine Arts Center
Seattle, WA
With Stacey Frost
2007
Drawing and Design Workshop
Rhode Island School of Design
Providence, RI
2005
Solo/Two Person Exhibitions
MFWI
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Pleurotus Minima
Art Box Gallery
Mukogawa Women’s University
Nishinomiya, Japan
2023
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Floral Repercussions
Kolva-Sullivan Gallery
Spokane, WA
With Meghan Flynn
2021
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Hortus Temporum
Esvelt Gallery,
Columbia Basin College
Pasco, WA
2021
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Natural Abstractions
Saranac Art Projects Gallery
With Mariah Boyle
Spokane, WA
2019
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Pluerotus Temporum
Kolva-Sullivan Gallery
Spokane, WA
2015
Fleeting
Office of Student Conduct and Responsible Citizenship, Central Washington University
Ellensburg, WA
2013
Ochita Hanabira
Gallery 2, Washington State University
Pullman, WA
2012
Group/Juried Exhibitions
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Regional Faculty Invitational
Gonzaga University Urban Art Center
Curated by Laura Truitt
Spokane, WA
2020
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Pink {SPEAK}
Terrain Gallery
With Mariah Boyle, Meghan Flynn, and Meghan Hedley
Spokane, WA
2018
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10 Years of Terrain: A Look Back
Terrain Gallery
Spokane, WA
2018
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Spread
Saranac Gallery
Group Show with Invited Artists
Spokane, WA
2017
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Clay? VI
Kirkland Arts Center
Kirkland, WA
Juried by Jamie Walker, Doug Jack, and Michael Swaine
2016
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Women of WSU - Pullman Artwalk
Gladish Community Center
Pullman, WA
Group Show with Mariah Boyle, Meghan Hedley, Kathleen Ryan, and Jennifer Saracino
2016
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Different Directions
Spokane Falls Community College
Spokane, WA
Group Show with Brian Frink and Brad Schwartz
Curated by Thomas O'Day
2016
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YVCC Invitational
Yakima Valley Community College
Group Show with JJ Harty, Meghan Flynn, and Jennifer Saracino
Curated by Jennifer Saracino
2016
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Print and Relief
Collaborative Linocut and 3D Installation
University of Wisconsin Marinette
Marinette, WI
2015
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Terrain 7
Terrain Spokane
Spokane, WA
Juried by Kay O'Rourke, Brooke Keiner, Jeff Simonsen, Jeni Riplinger, and Ginelle Hustrilid
2014
Create Spokane First Friday Art and Mural Walk
River City Brewing
Spokane, WA
2014
Modern Art 2014
The Modern Hotel
Boise, ID
Juried Installation Exhibition
2014
Art Social
Cloud Painter Gallery
Chehalis, WA
Curated by Patricia Kalin-St. Clair
2014
13th Annual Inter/National Exhibtion…Here and Abroad
Box Heart Gallery
Pittsburgh, PA
Juried group Exhibition
2014
CVG Show 2014
Collective Visions Art Gallery
Bremerton, WA
Juried by Jamie Walker
2014
Faculty Art Exhibition Invitational
Community Colleges of Spokane ACT 2 Program
Spokane WA
2013
Master of Fine Arts Thesis Exhibition
Washington State University Museum of Art
Pullman, WA
Curated by Keith Wells and Zach Mazur
2013
Reinterpreting Reality
CUB Gallery, Washington State University
Pullman, WA
2012
8 1/2"
Gallery 3, Washington State University
Pullman, WA
2012
Art From the East Side
Seattle Design Center, NCECA Conference
Seattle, WA
Curated by Ann Christenson and Io Palmer
2012
Dia de Los Muertos Exhibition
Gallery 3, Washington State University
Pullman, WA
2011
Broken
Sixth Street Gallery
Vancouver, WA
Juried by Jan Harris, Traci Donahue, Amy Horstman, and Sam MacKenzie
2009
Endangered?
Gloria Kennedy Gallery
Brooklyn, NY
Juried by Gloria Kennedy
2009
The Feast
Pittsburg State University
Pittsburg, KS
Juried by Liz Hickok
2009
Collaborative/Public Works
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Harmon Park Murals
Spokane, WA
2017
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Lilac City
Cedar St. Railway Underpass Mural
Commissioned by Spokane Arts Commission
Spokane, WA
2014
Publications
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Permafrost Magazine
University of Alaska Fairbanks
Fairbanks AK
2014
Lectures and Conferences
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Guest Artist Lecture
Gonzaga University
Spokane, WA
2016
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Studio Assistant Lectures
Arrowmont School of Art and Craft
Gatlinburg, TN
2016
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Cooke Fund Visting Artist Lecture
University of Wisconsin Marinette
Marinette, Wisconsin
2015
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Visiting Artist Guest Speaker
School of Art and Innovation
Duvall WA
2014
First Year Graduate Lecture
Washington State University
Pullman WA
2012
National Council on Education for the Ceramic Arts Conference
Seattle, WA
2012
National Council on Education for the Ceramic Arts Conference
Philadelphia, PA
2010
Handmade Tile and Mosaic Conference/Workshop
Handmade Tile Association and Potter’s Council
Minneapolis, MN
2009