Paul S. Briggs

person 42 connections Est. 1964

About

Ceramic artist and educator born in Beacon, NY. BA Education/Ceramics from City College of New York (1986). MS.Ed Education/Ceramics from Alfred University (1992). PhD Art Education/Educational Theory from Penn State (1995). MFA Ceramics from Massachusetts College of Art and Design (2016). Assistant Professor of Ceramic Art at Alfred University (2023-present). Featured in American Craft magazine Winter 2025 issue. Work explores cultural identity through functional and sculptural ceramics. 2024 Michigan Ceramic Art Association keynote speaker. NCECA 2026 Co-Lecture with GH Wood.

Connections

Studied at (4)

→ Alfred University institution 1992

→ City College of New York institution 1986

→ Massachusetts College of Art and Design institution MFA Ceramics 2016 2016

→ Penn State University institution 1995

Faculty (1)

← Alfred University institution 2023

Known for (1)

→ Ceramic Sculpture technique Sculptural and functional work

Co-alumni (9)

→ Adero Willard person

← Chris Gustin person

← Chris Staley person

→ Del Harrow person

→ Henry Crissman person

→ Julia Galloway person

← Peter Pincus person

→ Roberto Lugo person

→ Sana Musasama person

Co-exhibited with (24)

→ Amy Santoferraro person Vibrations 2026

← Bennett Bean person

← Bianca MacPherson person The Color Network: Family Album 2026

→ Bobby Scroggins person

← Bryan Hopkins person Mom's Collection 2026

← Chris Gustin person

← Chris Staley person

← Doug Peltzman person

→ Drew Ollero person The Color Network: Family Album 2026

→ Eva Kwong person

← George Rodriguez person Vibrations 2026

→ Jennifer Allen person Mom's Collection 2026

→ Julia Galloway person Mom's Collection 2026

← Kyle Triplett person Vibrations 2026

← Linda Christianson person

→ Lydia C. Thompson person The Color Network: Family Album 2026

→ MaPó Kinnord person The Color Network: Family Album 2026

→ Malcolm Mobutu Smith person Mom's Collection 2026

← Matt Kelleher person

← Peter Pincus person

→ Raven Halfmoon person Vibrations 2026

← Robyn Gibson person The Color Network: Family Album 2026

→ Sam Chung person Mom's Collection 2026

← Simon Levin person

Co-panelist (1)

→ GH Wood person Hand Turning co-demo 2026

Keynote (1)

→ Michigan Ceramic Art Association institution Michigan Mud 2025 keynote speaker 2025

Connected to (1)

→ Adero Willard person