Evan Hobart
Art that interrogates
modern life
Education
MFA 2011 (Spatial Art)
San Jose State University, CA.
BA 2004 (Studio Art)
Humboldt State University, CA.
Awards
"Peoples Choice Award". California Clay Competition, Artery Art Gallery.
2022, 2021 and 2018 | Davis, CA
"Peoples Choice Award" Mugshot 1 Show, Mojo Coffee Gallery.
2018| Minneapolis, MN
"Honorable Mention", What goes bump in the night, Clay Arts Vegas.
2017|Las Vegas. NV
"2nd Place", juried by Sergei Isupov and Lesslie Ferrin for Clay Fest IV Art Show at Blue Line Arts
2016| Roseville, CA
"2nd Place" Juried by Jack Troy for the "Clay International" show at Workhouse Arts
2016| Lorton, VA
"Juror's Choice Award", juried by Richard Notkin for "Un-Wedged" Art Show at Pottery Northwest
2015 | Seattle, WA
"Best of Show", Oakwilde Ranch Spring Sculptural Show
2013 | Valley Springs, CA
"Peoples Choice Award" and 3rd Place, Oakwilde Ranch Spring Sculptural Show
2011 | Valley Springs, CA
The Sandra Johnstone Scholarship, San Jose State University
2009-2010 | San Jose, CA
"Best of Show" and "Honorable Mention" for two different sculptures in the Hands in Clay show at Mistlin Art Galley
2010 | Modesto, CA
"Viewers Choice Award" in 'Where Am I From' at Art Ark
2010 | San Jose, CA
"Directors Choice Award" in juried art show at San Jose State University
2010 | San Jose, CA
"Best of Show" at Marin County Fair for ceramic coral reef installation
2006 | Marin County, CA
Solo Exhibitions
Inspired by Crisis, Mendocino Coop Gallery
2020| Mendocino CA
Butte College Art Gallery, Butte College
2019| Orville CA
Gallery Ten, Mendocino Art Center
2017| Mendocino CA
Willits Center For The Arts
2017| Willits CA
Nichols Gallery, Mendocino Art Center
2015 | Mendocino, CA
Nimbus Art Center
2013 | St. Helena, CA
Crown Nine Gallery
2012 | Oakland, CA
Artist in Residence Exhibition
Yuill Family Gallery at Medalta
2012 | Alberta, Canada
Artik Art & Architecture
2011-2012 | San Jose, CA
MFA Thesis Exhibition
2011 | San Jose State University, CA
Anno Domini's Phantom Gallery
2009 | San Jose, CA
San Geronimo Art Gallery
2007 | San Geronimo, CA
"Coral Reef" installation
2005-2006 | various locations, Bay Area, CA
Teaching experience
Visual Arts Instructor, SVCP
2020-2025 | Petaluma, CA
Instructor of Ceramic Arts, Mendocino College
2014 -2020 | Ukiah, CA
Substitute Teacher in Art, College of Marin
2013 | Kentfield, CA
Kids-n-Clay Instructor
2012 | Berkeley, CA
Instructor of Ceramics, College of Marin
2012 | Kentfield, CA
Teacher/Artist in Residence, Medalta International Artist Residency
2011-2012 | Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada
Teaching ceramics classes as part of Medicine Hat Community College, extended by the education program at Medalta.
Teaching Associate, San Jose State University
2010-2011 | San Jose, CA
Ceramics Teacher, Sweet Spirit Ceramics Studio, Art Works
2005-2008 | San Rafael, CA
Professional Activities
Artist talk and flame-work glass demonstration, Nimbus Arts
2021-2020 | Saint Helena, CA
Ceramics Program Manager,
Mendocino Art Center
2014 - 2019| Mendocino, CA
Raku Workshop, Sonoma Community Center
2016 | Sonoma, CA
Artist in Residence, Mendocino Art Center
2014 | Mendocino, CA
NBC Pottery
2013 | Angwin, CA
Artist in Residence, College of Marin
2013 | Marin County, CA
Juror, Marin Catholic High School Annual Student Show
2013 | Kentfield, CA
Demonstrator and Lecturer
2011-2013 | Redwood High School, Grand Center Theater for the Arts, Fresno City College, Shaw Center for Contemporary Ceramic Art, College of Marin
California Conference for the Advancement of Ceramic Art
2012 | Davis, CA
Screening of stop-motion animation film "It all happened so fast"
Artist in Residence, Medalta International Artist Residency
2011-2012 | Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada
Assistant Proprietor and Gallery Guard, ICA Art Gallery
2008-2009 | San Jose, CA
Selected Reviews & Publications
"Meet the Staff: Evan Hobart," Mendocino Arts Magazine
3/10/2015
"Excavate Book," Out of Step Books
Being Published
"Evan Hobart: He Built These Cities," Chaos Magazine
12/5/2012
"Sculptures Deconstruct Our Environmentalist Duality," 10 Times One Article
10/1/2012
"Ceramics Annual of America" Catalogue
9/14/12
Studio Visit Magazine
December 2012 Issue
"Hobart creates worlds within worlds," Medicine Hat News
1/6/2012
"Fossil Fuels Artists Clay Creations," Medicine Hat News
12/5/11
"Evan Hobart comments on Society," Daily Art Muse
1/1/2011
"Lift Off 2011" Catalogue
8/10/11 | Art catalogue produced by MFA students at San Jose State University
"Bull Steelhead Salmon," Pacific Sun & Marin Independent Journal
10/16/07
"Coral Reef," Marin Independent Journal
10/29/05
Group Exhibitions
2025
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Reclaimed Visions, Mendocino College Gallery, Ukiah, CA
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30 Ceramic Sculptors, John Natsoulas Gallery, Davis, CA
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2023
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Ice House, Digital Grange, Petaluma, CA.
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2021
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Nimbash. Nimbis Arts Center, St. Helena, CA
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California Clay Competition, Artery, Davis, CA
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30 Ceramic Sculptors, John Natsoulas Gallery, Davis, CA
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2020:
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Plasticity, Wild Fire Ceramics, Missoula, MT.
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Geaux Cups IV, Clay Center of New Orleans, New Orleans, LA
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2019
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MOPO, Mendocino Open Paint Out, Mendocino Art Center, Mendocino, CA
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Mugshot 2, Mug Exhibition, Mojo Coffee Gallery, Minneapolis, MN
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Walk on the Wild Side, Pence Gallery, Davis, CA
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Libation, East Hawaii Cultural Center/HMOCA, Hilo, HI
2018
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California Clay Competition, Davis, CA
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International Cup Exhibition, Clay Studio of Missoula, Missoula MT
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Mugshot 1, Mug Exhibition, Mojo Coffee Gallery, Minneapolis, MN
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30 Ceramic Sculptors, John Natsoulas Gallery, Davis, CA
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2017
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Neo Cali Clay, Hive Gallery, Los Angeles, CA
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What goes bump in the night, Clay Arts Vegas, Las Vegas, NV
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NCECA Exhibition, “Neo Cali Clay” Antler Gallery, Portland, OR
2016
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Clay International, Workhouse Arts, Lorton VA
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Clay Fest IV, Blue Line Arts, Roseville, CA
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“Neo Cali Clay”, Mendocino Art Center, Mendocino, CA
2015
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“Un-Wedged”, Juried by Richard Notkin, Pottery Northwest, Seattle, WA
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Humboldt/San Jose Connect, Haldan Gallery, Lake Tahoe Community Lake Tahoe, CA
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Abundant Possibilities: Six Ceramic Sculptors, Kondos Gallery, Sacramento City College, Sacramento, CA
2014
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On The Edge, SMAart Gallery, San Francisco, CA
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The Skull Show, Bedford Gallery, Walnut Creek, CA
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30 Ceramic Sculptors, John Natsoulas Gallery, Davis, CA
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AIRS and Friends, Odd Fellows Hall, Mendocino, CA
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Alumni Show, College of Marin, CA
2013
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Mendocino Art Gallery, faculty art exhibition, Mendocino, CA
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Echo Art Gallery, Calistoga, CA
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Oakwilde Ranch Spring Sculpture Exhibition, Stockton, CA
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Maquette Exhibition, John Natsoulas Gallery, Davis, CA
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Art Basal, Miami, FL
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Art Attack SF, Contemporary Art Gallery, San Francisco, CA
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“Small and High Quality”, Roscoe Ceramic Gallery, Oakland, CA
2012
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“Agit Props: Social Commentary in Contemporary Ceramics”, University Art Gallery, Chico, CA
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Ceramic Annual of America, Fort Mason, San Francisco, CA
2011
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International Artist and Residence Show, Yuill Family Gallery at Medalta, Medicine Hat
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The City of Santa Clara Sculptural Biannual, Santa Clara, CA (Juried)
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Oakwilde Ranch Spring Sculptural show in Stockton, CA (Juried)
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“Plates and Totems”, Blue Line Gallery, Roseville, CA (Invitational)
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“Small and High Quality”, Art Ark Gallery, San Jose, CA (Invitational)
2010
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“Hands in Clay 2010”, Mistlin Art Gallery, Modesto, CA (Juried)
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“25th Annual Made in California”, City of Brea Art Gallery, Brea, CA (Juried)
2009-2011
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California Conference for the Advancement of Ceramic Art, (San Jose State University Art Department show) Davis, CA
2008
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California Conference for the Advancement of Ceramic Art, (College of Marin Art Department Show) Davis, CA
Curated Shows
"On the Edge," SMArt Art Gallery
2014 | San Francisco, CA
"Animals in Clay"
Grand Center Theater for the Arts
2013 | Tracy, CA
Public Works/Donations
Donated ceramic scuplture & large drawing to the Shaw Center for Contemporary Art
2012 | Medicine Hat, Alberta Canada
Donated ceramic sculpture to the Sweet Spirit Ceramics Benefit at Art Works
2009 | San Rafael, CA