Bio
Gabs Conway is a sculptural ceramic artist based in Missoula Montana. Gabs grew up throwing and sculpting alongside her father while he studied ceramics in Mankato, Minnesota. Throughout her youth, she remained interested in art but it wasn’t until college did she find her true love for ceramics. She earned her BFA degree at the University of Wisconsin - Stout. Curious about pushing the boundaries of clay; her work stems from the playful, mundane experiences of living as she explores relationships and community.
About
Education
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Studio Art with a concentration in Ceramics, University of
Wisconsin–Stout, Menomonie, WI
Grants and Awards
2023
Honorable Mention for “Worm Cup”; Awarded by Austin Coudriet, (DYS) Functional; Wildfire Ceramic Studio, Missoula, MT
2021
Nomination for “Outstanding Student Achievement in Contemporary Sculpture Award” from the International Sculpture Center; University of Wisconsin-Stout
2020
Nomination for “Outstanding Student Achievement in Contemporary Sculpture Award” from the International Sculpture Center; University of Wisconsin-Stout
2020
Student Research Grant; University of Wisconsin-Stout, Anderson Ranch Scholarship; Snowmass Village, CO
Experience
2022- Current
Educator, Ceramics; The Clay Studio of Missoula, MT
2021 - Current
Residency; Wildfire Ceramic Studio, Missoula, MT
2020
Professor’s Assistant, Ceramics; University of Wisconsin-Stout
2020
President of Stout Ceramic Guild; University of Wisconsin-Stout
2020
Anderson Ranch Workshop; Snowmass Village, CO
*Due to Covid-19 this opportunity was cancelled
2020
Gallery Assistant; Gallery 610, Menomonie, WI
2019
Professor’s Assistant, Ceramics; University of Wisconsin-Stout
2017 - 2018
P.A.I.N.T Internship; Menomonie, WI
Publications
2022
Missoulian; The Clay Studio of Missoula, Bodily Exhibition; https://missoulian.com/entertainment/arts-and-theatre/bodily-expressive-figures-in-clay-whether-scowling-or-sassy/article_05dea362-7e0a-545d-9d30-357fa9ac44f4.html
2021
Missoulian; Radius Gallery, Holiday Show;
2020
Journal of Student Research; University of Wisconsin-Stout
Exhibitions *Juried Exhibitions
2024
2023
Wild, Wondrous, World; Radius Gallery, Missoula, MT
3rd Annual 406 Cup Show; Wildfire Ceramic Studio, Missoula, MT
Boundaries; Invitational traveling exhibition by Matthew O’Riley; Yuill Gallery, Medalta, Medicine Hat, AB Canada; Clay Studio of Missoula Gallery, Missoula, MT
*My Next- Door Neighbor; Wildfire Ceramic Studio, Missoula, MT ,*Juried by Gabs Conway
Wildfire Past & Present Invitational; Wildfire Ceramic Studio, Missoula, MT
*(DYS) Functional; Wildfire Ceramic Studio, Missoula, MT,*Juried by Austin Coudriet
HighFire Show; Wildfire Ceramic Studio, Missoula, MT
Brunch; Wildfire Ceramic Studio, Missoula, MT
2022
Holiday Show; Radius Gallery, Missoula, MT
2nd Annual 406 Cup Show; Wildfire Ceramic Studio, Missoula, MT
Clay Studio of Missoula Invitational; Clay Studio of Missoula, Missoula, MT
ZACC Invitational; ZACC, Missoula, MT
*Flora, Fauna, Fiction, Wildfire Ceramics Studio, Missoula, MT
On the Rocks; Wildfire ceramics Studio, Missoula, MT
Bodily; Invitational, The Clay Studio of Missoula, MT
HighFire Show; Wildfire Ceramic Studio, Missoula, MT
Mud Ties; Online Exhibition: https://mudtiespopup.wixsite.com/mudties
Invitational, NCECA affiliated
Western Cider Exhibition; Western Cider Brewery, Missoula, MT
2021
Holiday Show; Wildfire Ceramic Studio, Missoula, MT
Holiday Show; Radius Gallery, Missoula, MT
406 Cup Show; Wildfire Ceramic Studio, Missoula, MT
End of Year Invitational; Furlong Gallery, Menomonie, WI
Strange World; Invitational, Gallery 209, Menomonie, WI
Silica, Advanced Studio Ceramics; Gallery 209, Menomonie, WI
Venn Diagram; Gallery 209, Menomonie, WI
2020
Not Here
Online Exhibition; https://uwstoutstudioart.cargo.site/
Sponsored by University of Wisconsin-Stout
Still Here? ; Gallery 209, Menomonie, WI
BFA Thesis; Gallery 209, Menomonie, WI
A Vague Sense of Wrongness; Gallery 209, Menomonie, WI
Bee’s Purple
Online Exhibition; https://uwstoutstudioart.cargo.site/
Sponsored by University of Wisconsin-Stout
Advanced Student Sculpture Show
Online Exhibition; https://uwstoutstudioart.cargo.site/
Sponsored by University of Wisconsin-Stout