Chris Powell
c.powell@tcu.edu817-257-6708Moudy North 137 (map link)
Program Affiliations
Education
Abilene Christian University, BFA
Bradley University, MFA
Areas of Focus
Teaching ceramics techniques both traditional and experimental
Creating by exploring biomorphic shapes of animals, plants and natural phenomena
Courses Taught
Ceramics
Advanced Ceramics
Making Animal Imagery
Drawing I and II
Three-Dimensional Design
Senior Exhibition
Graduate Critique
- Independent artist; recipient of private and public commissions
- Research includes ancient firing techniques, both pit and primitive kilns
- Member of Arkansas Tuchigama Project
Texas Prairie Hopper received The American Institute of Architects California Council’s Honor Award for Small Projects in 2009.
Received Best in Show for To Be Along Side Me at the Texas Sculpture Association, Excellence ’87 exhibition in 1987.
Was given the Anne Giles-Kimbrough Award by the Dallas Museum of Art in 1987.
Received First Place Award for In the City Gate in Art in the Metroplex, Exhibition, Texas Christian University in 1984
National Council on Education for the Ceramic Arts
Last Updated: November 19, 2025