BIOGRAPHY
Gail Hazlehurst is a sculptor working in clay and has a B.F.A.
degree from University of Hawaii, audited a course in Exhibition Design and
Gallery management by Tom Klobe and has a B.S. degree in Business Administration
from Hawaii Pacific University. Her sculptures have been exhibited in juried art
exhibits on Oahu and Maui.
Gail is also the owner of Creative Clay Company which coordinates
and teaches clay hand-building classes for adults and children and she has taught
classes at the Contemporary Museum in Honolulu, several private and public schools on Oahu, the girl scouts, and
for the home schoolers. Gail also worked as one of the Gallery Directors for
Hawaii Pacific University from 1987-1993 and is a past board member of the
Friends of the Contemporary Museum in Honolulu and Hawaii Craftsmen.
MAJOR JURIED SHOWS:
2008: The ARTS at Mark's Garage, Honolulu, Hawaii "Raku
Ho`olaule`a " a Juried Exhibition
2001 Academy Art Center, Honolulu, Hawaii, "Hawaii Craftsmen's 34th Annual
Statewide Juried Exhibition"
1999: Amfac Exhibition Hall, Honolulu, Hawaii "Raku Ho`olaule`a Juried Exhibition
1998: Amfac Exhibition Hall, Honolulu, Hawaii "Raku Ho`olaule`a Juried Exhibition
1997: Amfac Exhibition Hall, Honolulu, Hawaii "Raku Ho`olaule`a Juried Exhibition
1985: Amfac Plaza Exhibition Room, Honolulu, Hawaii.
"Multi Media Miniature" show, an exhibition of multi media art work.
1985 Hui Noeau Visual Arts Center, Makawao, Maui.
"Full Spectrum Clay Hawaii" exhibition, featuring poetry and ceramic sculpture.
1983 Amfac Plaza Exhibition Room, Honolulu, Hawaii.
"Multi Media Miniature" show.
MAJOR GROUP EXHIBITIONS:
2003: Honolulu Country Club, Honolulu, Hawaii "National League of American Pen
Women Biennial Art Show"
1995 The Gallery at Hawaii Loa Campus, Hawaii Pacific University
"Bridges," An Exhibition of Art by the Gallery Board of Directors Members
1989 The Gallery at Hawaii Loa College, Kaneohe, Hawaii.
"Porcelain Sculpture" exhibition.
1986 The Art Gallery at the Designers Emporium, Honolulu, Hawaii.
"Clay and Fiber" show, an invitational group exhibit of clay and fiber art work
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS:
The Contemporary Museum,
Honolulu, Hawaii
1997-2006: Volunteer
Education Chairperson for the Community Relations
Committee of the Friends of TCM Board assisting the TCM
Education Dept. with the coordination of their
"Children's Expression Session" art classes and acting
as a liaison between the TCM Friends Board and the TCM
Education Dept.
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RESUME:
Education:
1975 – Bachelor of Fine Arts degree, University of Hawaii
1983 – Bachelor of Science degree, Business
Administration, Hawaii Pacific University
Continuing Education:
1985 – Audited a course in Exhibition Design and Gallery Management, present
by Tom Klobe, University of Hawaii
1985 – Attended workshop presents by artist Suzanne Wolfe, Leeward Community
College
1982 – Attended workshop presents by artists Susan & Steven Kemenyffy,
Honolulu Academy of Arts
Employment History:
1981 – present: Owner, Creative Clay Company, Honolulu, Hawaii.
Set up and teach clay handbuilding after-school programs and workshops for
children ages 3 to 12 in several schools on Oahu. Also offer educational ceramic
workshops for teachers in these schools. Trained four other teachers to
assist me in teaching this program.
1987 – 1993 – Gallery Director at the Gallery at Hawaii Pacific University,
Hawaii Loa Campus, Kaneohe, Hawaii.
Managed the gallery and supporting activities; developed and scheduled art
exhibits. Organized receptions; managed opening night sales of art work.
Maintained client lists, budget accountability, food & wine inventory.
Designed and constructed exhibits when needed. Hostess receptions.
1987 – 1993 – Board of Directors, Gallery at Hawaii Pacific University,
Hawaii Loa Campus. Assisted in the management of gallery business as
described above.
1985 – Instructor, Waolani Judd School, Honolulu, Hawaii.
Taught clay handbuilding workshop for teachers in the school to expand their
skill and knowledge in the use of clay.
1983 – Instructor, Juvenile Detention Home, Honolulu, Hawaii.
Instructor of clay handbuilding workshop for children in juvenile home.
Purposes of the workshop were: education, recreation and encouragement for
the children so that, just as they shaped the clay, so could they shape
their own lives into something better.
1982 – Instructor, Epiphany Episcopal School. Honolulu, Hawaii.
Taught clay handbuilding workshop for teachers in the school to expand their
skill and knowledge in the use of clay.
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