JOHN E. KNEIFL, MFA

EDUCATION

California State University Fullerton

Fullerton, CA

MFA, Studio Art (Sculpture), 1998.

California State University San Bernardino

San Bernardino, CA

BA, Studio Art (Ceramics), 1994.

San Bernardino Valley College

San Bernardino, CA

AS, Refrigeration Engineering, 1990.

CERTIFICATES OBTAINED

Computer Engineering

Electronic Engineering

Electronic Communication Engineering

Dream Weaver Web Design System

CBEST

SUBJECTS STUDIED

Ceramics, Drawing, Sculpture, Photography, Graphic Design, Welding, Installation, Glass Blowing, Glass Casting, Furniture Design, Robotics, Drafting, Chemistry, Physics, Mechanical Engineering, Auto Mechanics, Construction Technology, Blueprint Reading, Gallery Exhibition Design.

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

California State University Fullerton, Fullerton, CA

Grad/Undergrad Educational & Technical Support, 1999-2003.

(Full Time)

California State University Fullerton, Fullerton, CA

Sculpture Lab/Foundry Technician, 1994-1998. (Part Time)

Rubidoux High School, Riverside, CA

Visiting Artist, Spring 1998. (Part Time)

California State University San Bernardino, San Bernardino, CA

Visiting Scholar, Ceramics/Glass

Spring 1995, Fall 1995, Winter 1996. (Part Time)

EXPERIENCE

Precision Systems, Highland, CA

1981-Present (Full Time)

Owner 

Architectural Ceramic Design, Highland, CA

1999-Present (Full Time)

Owner

California State University Fullerton, Fullerton, CA

1999-2003 (Full Time)

Instructional Support Technician

San Bernardino Unified School District, San Bernardino, CA

1983-1999 (Full Time)

Air Conditioning, Heating, Refrigeration Journeyman

George T. Hall Co., Inc., Colton, CA

1982-1983 (Full Time)

Technical Support/Counter Salesman

EXHIBITIONS

2008

International Art Xchange,

Bangkok, Chonburi, Songkhla & Chiangrai, Thailand

2007

Nerve Center Public Art Commission,

Los Angeles Police Department 911 Call Center, Los Angeles, CA

 2006

Alumni Invitational, California State University San Bernardino,

San Bernardino, CA

2002

Lost and Found, Museum of Neon Art, Los Angeles, CA

 2001

Under the Influence, Gallery 57, Pomona, CA   

Ceramic Showcase 2001, Grand Central Gallery, Santa Ana, CA

2000

Jetlag, Salon 5, Honolulu, Hawaii.

Centered on the Center 2000, Huntington Beach Art Center,

Huntington Beach, CA

 The Spurgeon Experience, Spurgeon Building, Santa Ana, CA

1999

40th Anniversary Celebration, California State University Fullerton Atrium Gallery, Fullerton, CA (Curator: Veronica Chiang).

New Mixed Reviews, Art Gallery Antelope Valley College,

Lancaster, CA

Brewery Art Walk, Brewery Arts Complex, Los Angeles, CA

Cal mfa 4, Hyde Gallery Grossmont College, El Cajon, CA

1998

All City Open, Barnsdall Art Park/Los Angeles Municipal Art Gallery,

Los Angeles, CA

Summer Art ’98, California State University Atrium Gallery,

Fullerton, CA (Curator: Veronica Chiang).

M.F.A. Thesis Show, Biola University Art Gallery,

La Mirada, CA (Solo Show).

Humanchine, Kinetic responses to life with technology. Museum of

Neon Art, Los Angeles, CA (Curator: Jim Jenkins).

1997

The Celebrated Box, Intercollegiate Show,

California State University Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA

Southern California Open Juried Exhibition, Laguna Art Museum,

Laguna Beach, CA (Juror: Henry Hopkins).

1996

Alumni Art Exhibit, San Bernardino Valley College,

San Bernardino, CA

Bookends Show, Orange County Center for Contemporary Art,

Santa Ana, CA (Curators: Eileen Cowin and Jade Jewitt).

1995

Carte Blanche, City of Brea, Brea, CA (Juror: Dorrit Rawlins).

21st Ink and Clay, Kellogg University Art Gallery of California State

Polytechnic University, Pomona, CA (Juror: John Hopkins).

1994

California Collegiate Ceramics Competition, Riverside Community College,Riverside, CA (Juror: Les Lawrence).

20th Ink and Clay, Kellogg University Art Gallery of California State

Polytechnic University, Pomona, CA (Juror: Gifford Myers).

24th Student Art Show, California State University San Bernardino,

San Bernardino, CA (Art Alumni Award).

 California, Downey Museum of Art, Downey, CA

(Juror: Adolfo Nodal).

1993

American Ceramic Society Southern California Design Chapter, Pasadena City College, Pasadena, CA (Jurors: John Mason and Henry Takimoto).

Chaffey Community Art Association 12th Annual, Museum of History and Art, Ontario, CA (Honorable Mention, Juror: Sandra Rowe).

California State University San Bernardino 23rd Student Art Show,

San Bernardino, CA (Award of Excellence).

Cummings, Kneifl, Schmidt, Ed’s Coffee House, Claremont, CA

(Three Man Show).

Summer Flux Art Fair, Redlands, CA (Group Show).

Garden Party, Sponsored by Elan Magazine, San Bernardino, CA

(Group Show).

Visual Compilations, Copasetic Café Gallery, San Bernardino, CA

(Group Show).

Gatsby Goes to the Races, National Orange Show Sports Center

Executive Club, San Bernardino, CA (Group Show).

Hombres From Mars, Wavelengths Salon/Gallery, San Bernardino, CA (Three Man Show with Rick Cummings and Steve Schmidt).