Gresham Area League for the Arts 

Show Description:

We are excited to announce Associate Professor, John Hasegawa, as a juror for GALA’s 2025 Juried Show Excellence in Art. A Seattle native, John brings extensive experience and expertise to this role.

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John leads the Ceramics department at Mt. Hood Community College, right here in Gresham, Oregon, where he teaches all levels of ceramics. He holds a unique academic background with BAs in Philosophy, Mathematics, and Art from the University of Puget Sound, plus a Master of Fine Arts in Ceramics from the University of Oregon.

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Throughout his impressive career, John has taught at various institutions nationwide, including Emporia State University, Worcester Craft Center, Armory Art Center, the University of Oregon, and the University of Massachusetts - Dartmouth. Before returning to Oregon, he taught Ceramics, 3-D design, and Digital Photo at the Paducah School of Art in Kentucky.

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John's ceramic work has earned national recognition and numerous awards. His diverse teaching experience, deep understanding of art, and extensive exhibition history make him an incredibly insightful and valuable juror for our show. We're fortunate to have his expertise guiding this year's selection process.  https://www.johnhasegawa.com/