About Me

bio

Born and raised in Indiana, Caitlyn O'Neal graduated from Goshen College in 2018 with a degree in K-12 Arts Education and Fine Arts, focusing on ceramics and painting.  Working in mostly clay, she draws inspiration from bright colors and simple designs that bring her joy. 

She has been a resident artist at Access Arts in Columbia, MO, ANG Pottery in Baltimore, MD,  and has taught art to people of all ages in the public school setting and beyond. Currently, she resides in Ann Arbor, MI teaching high school ceramics and 8th grade art at Greenhills School.

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artist statement

Handcrafted on the wheel with sleek forms and smooth surfaces, my functional pottery showcases playful pastel glazes and delicate polka dots that celebrate the quiet, everyday joys of the human experience. Through these simple shapes and vibrant patterns, each piece offers a sense of grounding and control—a gentle reminder that connection, comfort, and beauty can always be found, even in difficult times.

CV & RESUME

EDUCATION

Goshen College, Goshen, IN, BA ceramics & painting, minor marketing 2018

Teaching Certification in Art Education, (K-12), Goshen College, Goshen IN 2019

JOB EXPERIENCE

Middle School Art & High School Ceramics Teacher, Greenhills School, Ann Arbor, MI (2022-Present)

Studio Artist, CSO-Art, Ann Arbor, MI (Present)

Demonstrating Artist Volunteer Coordinator, NCECA Conference, Detroit, MI (March 2026)

Middle School Art Teacher, Bel Air Middle School, Bel Air, MD (2021-2022)

Studio Artist Residency, ANG Pottery, Baltimore, MD (2021-2022)

Studio Artist Residency, Access Arts, Columbia, MO (2020-2021)

Americor, Boys & Girls Club, Goshen, IN (2018-2020)

Goertzen Pottery, Mark Goertzen, Goshen, IN (2017-2019)

Artist Intern, Justin Rothshank, Goshen, IN (2016-2017)

SELECTED GROUP EXHIBITIONS:

2026 “MICHIANA POTTERY TOUR” at Northern Indiana Clay Alliance, Goshen, IN

2026 “Impressions: A Stamps Pre-College Showcase” at UM Detroit Center, Detroit, MI

2026 “SOUPER-Bowl Pop Up” at FOUND GALLERY, Ann Arbor, MI

2025 “Tiny Expo Art Fair” with Ann Arbor Public Library, Ann Arbor, MI

2025 “Summer Market at the Shepherd” with Louis Buhl & Co. Gallery, Detroit, MI

2025 “Tree Town: A Curated Show from the Ann Arbor Art Center”, Ann Arbor, MI

2025 “Candied Cornucopia: A Visual Feast “at Gallery @ Macon Creek, Ann Arbor, MI

2024 “ON THE DAILY: Coffee & Tea” at Studio & Gallery, Durango, CO

2023 GLAZED GALA: A Pottery Exhibition, Kokomo Art Association, Kokomo, IN 

2022 "Art of the Cup" at GoggleWorks, Reading PA

2021       “Make Me Laugh Exhibition”, Surprise, AZ

2021 "The Cup, The Mug" at Main Street Arts, Clifton Springs, NY

2020 Artist Reception at Dog Master Distillery, Columbia, MO

HONORS/AWARDS

Davis & Elkins Art Award (2016)

Goshen College Dean’s List (2016-2019)

Artist of the Month, PAN-O-PLY, Michiana, IN (2017)

Ruth Gunden Award for Excellence, Goshen College, Goshen, IN (2019)

People's Choice, Art on the Mill-Race, Goshen, IN (2018)

NAIA Scholar Athlete (2018)