Debbie Quick - Artist and Educator
An artist and educator with a deep-rooted passion for creativity, Debbie Quick has navigated a remarkable journey through the world of art. She earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.) from the renowned Tyler School of Art at Temple University and a Master of Fine Arts (M.F.A.) from the School of the Arts at Virginia Commonwealth University.
Quick's journey in education spans over two decades, beginning in 1999. Throughout this time, she has had the privilege of teaching students of all ages and backgrounds. From nurturing the artistic talents of K-12 students to leading community studio clay courses for children, teenagers, and adults, she has always been committed to fostering the next generation of artists. Additionally, she has provided private clay lessons and shared her expertise in ceramic courses at the university level.
Quick's contributions to the field of arts and education were honored with the 2016 Distinguished Faculty Service Award from VCUarts, a testament to her dedication and impact within the artistic community.
She has also been fortunate to participate in various artist residencies and fellowships, including two Soaring Gardens Residencies, an Artist in Residency from the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts (VMFA), a Residency at the Studios at MASS MoCA, a Monson Arts Residency, and a 2021 Fiskars Residency. Additionally, she served as the inaugural 2017-18 faculty research fellow in the Arts Research Institute at VCUarts, furthering her exploration of artistic research.
Education
2006
MFA | Virginia Commonwealth University, School of the Arts, Department of Craft and Material Studies, Concentration in Ceramics, Richmond, VA
1999
BFA | Temple University, Tyler School of Art, Department of Craft, Major in Ceramics with teaching certification, Philadelphia, PA
Exhibitions
2024
Solo Exhibition, Alma’s Gallery, Richmond, VA
2024
Somewhat Shakespearean, Alma’s Gallery, Richmond, VA
2024
Clay: A New Vocabulary, Capital One, 2024 NCECA VE exhibition, Richmond, VA
2024
Verge, Quick Hotel Lobby, 2024 NCECA VE exhibition, Richmond, VA
2024
What Lies Beneath, the Vasen Brewing, 2024 NCECA VE exhibition, Richmond, VA
2024
Covalent Bonds, Clay Ground, 2024 NCECA VE exhibition, Richmond, VA
2023
Made In RVA, Alma’s Gallery, Richmond, VA
2022
UMW Studio Art Faculty Exhibition, University of Mary Washington, Fredericksburg, VA
2022
Bling it Out! III!, Iridian Gallery, Richmond, VA
2021
Spotlight, Alma’s Gallery, Richmond, VA
2021
Soaring Gardens Artists' Retreat | The Second Decade, Hope Horn Gallery at University of Scranton, Scranton, PA
2021
Calling to Who We Are, NCECA Concurrent Exhibition, Cincinnati, OH
2019
Bling it Out! II!, Iridian Gallery, Richmond, VA
2019
Think Small 9, Art Space, Richmond, VA
2019
Mother’s Memory, workshop in partnership with Visual Arts Center of Richmond, Richmond, VA
2018
Materials Hard + Soft, Patterson-Appleton Arts Center, Denton, TX
2018
Bling it Out! II, Iridian Gallery, Richmond, VA
2018
Studio Apartment, Gallery Madison Park, New York, NY
2018
Remnant Accumulation, Solo Exhibition, Sediment Gallery, Richmond, VA
2018
Errant, Solo Exhibition, UpFront Gallery at ArtSpace, Raleigh, NC
2017
Tasmeem 2017 Analogue Living in A digital World, VCUQatar/VCU Richmond, Doha, Qatar