My Portfolio
Welcome to my portfolio. Here you’ll find a selection of my work. Explore my projects to learn more about what I do.
ABOUT KAT
Kat Neily is a ceramic artist crafting functional tableware for everyday use and delight. Her philosophy centers on infusing everyday objects with whimsy and personal significance. Drawing inspiration from maritime folklore, childhood memories, and her grandmother's dishware, Kat Neily utilizes clay as her canvas to tell stories through carving and painting.
Born in Red Deer, Alberta in 1997, Kat earned her Diploma in Fine Craft Ceramics from the New Brunswick College of Craft and Design in 2023. Her artistic journey includes showcasing her work at venues such as the Beaverbrook Art Gallery and the George Fry. Gallery Currently, she is further honing her craft through studies in a graduate studies program at NBCCD.
Residing and working in Fredericton, New Brunswick, Kat Neily continues to explore the intersection of functionality and artistry in her ceramic work, inviting individuals to find joy and meaning in the everyday objects they use.
Curriculum Vitae
Education
2023 - 2024
2019 - 2024
2021 - 2023
2020 - 2021
Advanced Studio Practice Certificate, NBCCD
Fredericton, NB
Bachelor of Applied Arts, UNB
Fredericton, NB
Diploma of Fine Craft Ceramics, NBCCD
Fredericton, NB
Foundations in Visual Arts Certificate, NBCCD
Fredericton, NB
Exhibitions
2024
All Fired Up, A Ceramics Exhibition, George Fry Gallery
Fredericton, NB
2023
NBCCD Diploma Exhibition, Beaverbrook Art Gallery
Fredericton, NB
NBCCD Student Showcase, Craft East Buyers’ Expo
Halifax, NS
2022
2019
Winter Student Showcase, George Fry Gallery
Fredericton, NB
MAAC Department Student Showcase, University of New Brunswick
Fredericton, NB
2018
MAAC Department Student Showcase, University of New Brunswick
Fredericton, NB
Awards
2023
2022
Acquisition Award, NBCCD
Fredericton, NB
Student Scholarship, NBCCD
Fredericton, NB
Student Scholarship, NBCCD
Fredericton, NB
Commissions
2023
Innovate NB “Most Innovative Product or Service” Award, Ignite New Brunswick
Fredericton, NB
2022
Strawberry Bowls, New Brunswick College of Craft and Design
Fredericton, NB
Fruit Bowls, Department of Post-Secondary Education, Training and Labour
Fredericton, NB
Residencies and Internships
2023
2022
2021
NBCCD Summer Residency – Ceramics
Fredericton, NB
NBCCD Summer Residency – Ceramics
Fredericton, NB
Arts Coordinator Internship, Riverstone Recovery Centre
Fredericton, NB
2020
Media Coordinator Internship, Acadian Seaplants
Fredericton, NB
2018
Multi-Media Assistant Internship, Frictive Pictures
Fredericton, NB
Professional Development
2023
Creative Career Talks: Cultural Human Resources Council
Beaverbrook Art Gallery, Presented by NBCCD
Fredericton, NB
Creative Career Talks: artsnb, Cape Breton Centre for Craft and
Design, CraftNB, Beaverbrook Art Gallery, presented by NBCCD
Fredericton, NB
2022
Ax Centre Ceramics Conference
Sussex, NB