Holly Hendrick
hollyhendrick.com
(928) 817-2557
Education
2022–present Master of Fine Arts in Ceramics, Fort Hays State University
Thesis exhibition: A Cautionary Tale (2026); advisor: Linda Ganstrom. Comprehensive examinations passed in 2026.
2013 Master of Education in School Counseling, Northern Arizona University
Graduated with academic distinction.
2002 Bachelor of Arts in Studio Art, Northern Arizona University
Graduated cum laude; minor in Art Education.
Academic Appointments and Teaching
2002–present Art Teacher, Cibola High School, Yuma Union High School District
Experience in teach Ceramics I, II, AP 3-D Design and Art I, II, and AP Studio Art.
2022–present Adjunct Ceramics Instructor, Arizona Western College
Experience in teach Ceramics I, III, and IV
Selected Exhibitions
2026 A Cautionary Tale, MFA thesis exhibition
Moss-Thorns Gallery of Art, Fort Hays State University, Hays, Kansas.
2026 26th San Angelo National Ceramic Competition
San Angelo Museum of Fine Arts, San Angelo, Texas; Media Monster selected.
2024 25th San Angelo National Ceramic Competition
San Angelo Museum of Fine Arts, San Angelo, Texas.
2023 Art & Design Graduate Student Exhibition
Moss-Thorns Gallery of Art, Hays, Kansas.
2023 Practice is the Point
Plains Art Museum, Fargo, North Dakota.
2023 Art On the Edge, group exhibition
Gallery Edge, Wayzata, Minnesota.
2021 Altered Perspectives; Silver Lining, group exhibitions
Yuma Art Center, Yuma, Arizona.
2020 Mama Made Me Do It, group exhibition
Yuma Art Center, Yuma, Arizona.
2019 Tiny Treasures, group exhibition
Yuma Art Center, Yuma, Arizona.
2019 Art in the Park, group exhibition
Gateway Park, Yuma, Arizona.
2018 Kristin Noelle Designs; Palomino Arts, group exhibitions Yuma, Arizona.
Awards and Honors
2026 Outstanding Thesis/Field Study Award
Fort Hays State University.
2021 Apollo Award
Outstanding arts educator.
2016 Best of Show, group category
ARTbeat, Yuma, Arizona.
2013 Artistic Journeys Award
ARTbeat, Yuma, Arizona.
2012, 2011 Best High School Art Display
Children’s Festival of the Arts. 2011 Best of Show
29th Annual Southwestern Invitational.
2007–2008 High School Teacher of the Year Yuma County.
Professional Leadership and Memberships
2009–2012 President
North End Artist Cooperative.
2006–2008 President
Yuma Area Art Education Association.
2022–present Member
National Council on Education for the Ceramic Arts.
2003–present Member
National Art Education Association.
2007–present Member
North End Artist Cooperative.
2002–present Member
Yuma Area Art Education Association.