Education
2017 - Master of Arts in Teaching, University of Indianapolis, Indianapolis, Indiana
2014 - Bachelor of Arts in Sculpture and Bachelor of Arts in Russian, University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame, Indiana
Professional Experience
2023, Instructor, Yellow Door Ceramics, Indianapolis, Indiana
2023, Teaching Artist, Indianapolis Public Library, Indianapolis, Indiana
2023-2024, Studio Assistant, Jackie Head Ceramics, Indianapolis, Indiana
2022-Present, Owner, Kalie Holdren Ceramics LLC, Indianapolis, Indiana
2022, Instructor, Department of Education, University of Indianapolis, Indianapolis, Indiana
2022-2024, Instructor, Alley Cat Ceramics, Indianapolis, Indiana
2022, Studio Assistant, Alley Cat Ceramics, Indianapolis, Indiana
2021-2025, Ceramic Instructor, Indianapolis Art Center, Indianapolis, Indiana
2021-2022, ArtReach Instructor, Indianapolis Art Center, Indianapolis, Indiana
2016-2021, Art Teacher, Perry Meridian High School, Indianapolis, Indiana
Teaching
Ceramic Courses: Intro to Clay and Ceramic Techniques, Intro to Surface Design (Clay), Alternative Firing (Raku, Wood, and Pit Fire), Intro to Wheel Throwing, Wheel Throwing 1, Wheel Throwing All Levels, Clay for the Kitchen, Functional Ceramics, Handbuilding - Intro, Intermediate, All Levels
2017-2020, AP 3D Art, High School, College Board AP Test
Certifications
2017-2024, Indiana K12 Art Teaching License
Exhibitions
2025 - Silly Show, Patina Gallery, Indianapolis, IN
2025 - Faculty Biennial Group Show, Indianapolis Art Center, Indianapolis, IN
2023 - "Salsa Verde: Color Show", Harrison Center, Indianapolis, IN
2023 - "Indiana Multidisciplinary Artists: Best of the Midwest", Storage Space Gallery, Indianapolis, IN
2023 - "Terrain Exhibitions 2023 Biennial", public art in Indianapolis and Greencastle, IN
2023 - "Permaculture: Art of the Natural World" Group Show, Indianapolis Art Center, Indianapolis, IN
2023 - "Gut Check: Faculty Biennial" Group Show, Indianapolis Art Center, Indianapolis, Indiana
2023 - "Surprise Clay" Group Show, Storage Space Gallery, Indianapolis, Indiana
2023 - "Textured" Group Show, Garfield Park Arts Center, Indianapolis, Indiana
2022 - "No Theme for the Holidays II" Group Show, Storage Space Gallery, Indianapolis, Indiana
2022 - "Growth" Group Show, Lost Dog Gallery, Indianapolis, Indiana
2021 - "No Theme for the Holidays" Group Show, Storage Space Gallery, Indianapolis, Indiana
2018 - "Unwavering Resilience, Unstoppable Joy" Indiana Undocumented Youth Alliance, Juried Exhibition, Indianapolis, Indiana
2016 - "Undocuchallenges" Indiana Undocumented Youth Alliance, Juried Exhibition, Indianapolis, Indiana
2014 - "Senior Bachelor of Arts Show" University of Notre Dame, O'Shaughnessy Gallery, Juried Exhibition, Notre Dame, Indiana
2017 - Master of Arts in Teaching, University of Indianapolis, Indianapolis, Indiana
2014 - Bachelor of Arts in Sculpture and Bachelor of Arts in Russian, University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame, Indiana
Professional Experience
2023, Instructor, Yellow Door Ceramics, Indianapolis, Indiana
2023, Teaching Artist, Indianapolis Public Library, Indianapolis, Indiana
2023-2024, Studio Assistant, Jackie Head Ceramics, Indianapolis, Indiana
2022-Present, Owner, Kalie Holdren Ceramics LLC, Indianapolis, Indiana
2022, Instructor, Department of Education, University of Indianapolis, Indianapolis, Indiana
2022-2024, Instructor, Alley Cat Ceramics, Indianapolis, Indiana
2022, Studio Assistant, Alley Cat Ceramics, Indianapolis, Indiana
2021-2025, Ceramic Instructor, Indianapolis Art Center, Indianapolis, Indiana
2021-2022, ArtReach Instructor, Indianapolis Art Center, Indianapolis, Indiana
2016-2021, Art Teacher, Perry Meridian High School, Indianapolis, Indiana
Teaching
Ceramic Courses: Intro to Clay and Ceramic Techniques, Intro to Surface Design (Clay), Alternative Firing (Raku, Wood, and Pit Fire), Intro to Wheel Throwing, Wheel Throwing 1, Wheel Throwing All Levels, Clay for the Kitchen, Functional Ceramics, Handbuilding - Intro, Intermediate, All Levels
2017-2020, AP 3D Art, High School, College Board AP Test
Certifications
2017-2024, Indiana K12 Art Teaching License
Exhibitions
2025 - Silly Show, Patina Gallery, Indianapolis, IN
2025 - Faculty Biennial Group Show, Indianapolis Art Center, Indianapolis, IN
2023 - "Salsa Verde: Color Show", Harrison Center, Indianapolis, IN
2023 - "Indiana Multidisciplinary Artists: Best of the Midwest", Storage Space Gallery, Indianapolis, IN
2023 - "Terrain Exhibitions 2023 Biennial", public art in Indianapolis and Greencastle, IN
2023 - "Permaculture: Art of the Natural World" Group Show, Indianapolis Art Center, Indianapolis, IN
2023 - "Gut Check: Faculty Biennial" Group Show, Indianapolis Art Center, Indianapolis, Indiana
2023 - "Surprise Clay" Group Show, Storage Space Gallery, Indianapolis, Indiana
2023 - "Textured" Group Show, Garfield Park Arts Center, Indianapolis, Indiana
2022 - "No Theme for the Holidays II" Group Show, Storage Space Gallery, Indianapolis, Indiana
2022 - "Growth" Group Show, Lost Dog Gallery, Indianapolis, Indiana
2021 - "No Theme for the Holidays" Group Show, Storage Space Gallery, Indianapolis, Indiana
2018 - "Unwavering Resilience, Unstoppable Joy" Indiana Undocumented Youth Alliance, Juried Exhibition, Indianapolis, Indiana
2016 - "Undocuchallenges" Indiana Undocumented Youth Alliance, Juried Exhibition, Indianapolis, Indiana
2014 - "Senior Bachelor of Arts Show" University of Notre Dame, O'Shaughnessy Gallery, Juried Exhibition, Notre Dame, Indiana