Education
2017 Arizona State University, MFA
Ceramics
2012-14 University of Florida, Post Baccalaureate Study
2009 Berea College, BA Studio Art
Ceramics Emphasis; Minor Asian Studies
2008 Murray State/KIIS Japan Summer Study Abroad Program Participant
2007 Murray State/KIIS Italy Summer Study Abroad Program Participant
Teaching Experience
2018-present Lecturer, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN
2017-present Adjunct Faculty, Concordia University, Saint Paul, MN
2015-17 Instructor of Record, Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ
2009-10 Assistant Language Teacher, JET Program, Japan
2007-09 Teaching Assistant to Tina Gebhart, Berea College, Berea, KY
Solo and Group Exhibitions
2019
Juried National V, Red Lodge Clay Center, Red Lodge, MT
CSP: An Art and Design Presence, Concordia Galleries, Saint Paul, MN
Nucleus, Gallery 360, Minneapolis, MN
Unapologetic: Women in the Land of Mingei-Sota, Northrup King Building, Minneapolis, MN
juried by Susan Beiner and Victoria Christen
Clay at Concordia: On the Wall and Off it Too, Beutow Gallery, Concordia University, Saint Paul, MN
Object Lessons, Regis West, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN
Material Presence, Solo Exhibition, H. Williams Teaching Gallery, Concordia University, Saint Paul, MN
Geologic Shift, Wilson Library, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN
2018
22nd San Angelo National Ceramic Competition, San Angelo Art Museum, San Angelo, TX
juried by Peter Held
An Honest Attempt, Grinter Gallery, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL
6th Biennial Central Time Ceramics, Bradley University Galleries, Peoria, IL
juried by Gail Kendall
Ceram-a-Rama Silent Auction, ASU Ceramic Research Center, Tempe, AZ
2017
95th Annual All Media Exhibition, Ann Arbor Art Center, Ann Arbor MI
juried by Alison Wong
Mugshots VIII, LUX Center for the Arts, Lincon,NE
juried by Doug Peltzman
Juried Alumni Exhibition, Doris Ulmann Galleries, Berea College, Berea, KY
juried by Kyle and Kelly Phelps
Color • Object • Form, Harry Wood Gallery, ASU, Tempe, AZ
Solo Thesis Exhibition
Walking and Thinking and Walking: Part 2, ASU Art Museum Combine Studios, Phoenix, AZ
Mudworks MMXVII, Shemer Art Center, Phoenix, AZ
Nasty Women: Phoenix Unite, Grand Arthaus, Phoenix, AZ
2016
Exchange, travelling exhibition, Step Gallery, ASU, Phoenix AZ
Exchange, University Gallery, San Diego State University, San Diego, CA
Through Space and Time, Noble Science and Engineering Library, ASU, Tempe, AZ
ASU Ceramics NOW, ASU Exhibition Hall, Tempe, AZ
Systemic: An Exploration of Human Systems, Step Gallery, ASU, Phoenix, AZ
3 Person Show
College Collective, Genessee Center for the Arts and Education, Rochester, NY
Juried by Peter Pincus
Nathan Cummings Travel Grant Show, Step Gallery, ASU Phoenix, AZ
Ceram-a-Rama Silent Auction, ASU Ceramic Research Center, Tempe, AZ
Mudworks MMXVI, Harry Wood Gallery, ASU, Tempe, AZ
2015
Radius II, Livery Studio Space, Scottsdale, AZ
Radius, Museum of Walking, Tempe, AZ
Where are They Now?: Postcards from the UF Art Alumni, 4Most Gallery, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL
2014
New Grads Show, Harry Wood Gallery, ASU, Tempe, AZ
Trajectories, Xavier Preparatory College, Phoenix, AZ
Coffee, Tea, or...#3, Terra Incognito Studios, Oak Park, IL
Seize the Clay, Icehouse Gallery, McIntosh, FL
Trading Places: Part 3, Central Florida Office Plus, Gainesville, FL
2013
Eutectics, Reitz Union Gallery, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL
University of Florida Student Juried Show, University Gallery, Gainesville, FL
Cup: The Intimate Object IX, Charlie Cummings Gallery, Gainesville, FL
Variations in Clay, Icehouse Gallery, McIntosh, FL
2012
Trading Places: Part 2, Warphaus Gallery, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL
Currents 2012: Phenomena of the End, Focus Gallery, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL
Juried by Kathy King
2011
Teapot Show, Craftsman House Gallery, St Petersburg, FL
2010
Members Show, St Petersburg Clay Company, St Petersburg, FL
2009
Senior Art Exhibition, Doris Ulmann Galleries, Berea College, Berea, KY
Awards and Honors
2018
Get Ready Grant, Cerf+
Ceramics Monthly Emerging Artist
2017
3rd Prize, 95th Annual All Media Exhibition, Ann Arbor Art Center
Completion Grant, ASU School of Art
2016
Special Talent Scholarship, ASU School of Art
2015
Special Talent Scholarship, ASU School of Art
2014
Special Talent Scholarship, ASU School of Art
Bobbit Scholarship, Berea College
2005-09
Full Tuition Scholarship, Berea College
2007
New Horizons Grant, Berea College
2008
John B. Stephenson Scholarship, Berea College
Career Related Experience
2018
NCECA Conference Volunteer/Assistant to Torbjorn Kvasbo, Minneapolis, MN
Looking and Learning: Brian Czibesz and Priya Thoresen, Artist Conversations, Northern Clay Center, Minneapolis, MN
Outreach Team Member, Northern Clay Center, Minneapolis, MN
Ceramics Teacher, Bloomington Art Center, Bloomington, MN
2017
Volunteer, American Pottery Festival, Northern Clay Center, Minneapolis, MN
Artist Talk, ASU Ceramic Research Center,Tempe, AZ
2015-16
Intern to Garth Johnson, ASU Ceramic Research Center, Tempe, AZ
2014
Pre-session Volunteer, Watershed Center for the Ceramic Arts, Newcastle, ME
Art Coordinator, Concordia Language Villages Japanese Camp, Dent, MN
2013
The Art Lending Project, Harn Museum of Art, Gainesville, FL
Teacher, Reitz Union Arts and Crafts Center, Gainesville, FL
2011-12
Guest Artist, Creative Clay, St Petersburg, FL
Resident artist, Craftsman House Gallery, St Petersburg, FL
2012
Spring for the Arts, Creative Clay Silent Auction Fundraiser, St Petersburg, FL
2010
NCECA Conference Volunteer, Tampa, Florida
2008
Empty Bowls, Berea, KY
2006-09
Involvement in Berea College Crafts Ceramic Apprenticeship Program
Publications
“Recipes: Low Fire to Cone 3,” Ceramics Monthly, September 2018, p. 70
Cover Photo, Ceramics Monthly, May 2018.
“Emerging Artist”, Ceramics Monthly, May 2018, p. 38.
Harnetty, Jennifer Peollot “Tips for Forming the Best Ceramic Coils,” Ceramic Arts Network Daily, April 11, 2018 https://ceramicartsnetwork.org/daily/pottery-making-techniques/handbuilding-techniques/tips-forming-best-ceramic-coils/
Thoresen, Priya “Forming Coils,” Ceramics Monthly, March 2018, p. 64.
The Artslant Team "Under the Radar: Nando Alvarez Perez, Santina Amato, Priya Thoresen" Artslant, 7/14/2017
Dashnaw, Mary “In Case You Missed: Systemic at Step Gallery” The Arts Beacon, 9/9/2016 http://www.theartsbeacon.com/in-case-you-missed-systemic-at-step-gallery
Memberships
2016-present Art Axis
2015-present NCECA
2012-2014 H.O.T Clay, University of Florida Ceramics Club
2010 NCECA
St. Petersburg Clay Company (now Morean Center for Clay)
Collections
Concordia University
Linda Arbuckle and Leland Shaw
Maggie Taylor and Jerry Ulsemann
Thoresen CV .pdf