Brian Kakas

Brian Kakas is an Associate Professor of Ceramics at Northern Michigan University. He received his MFA in ceramics from The University of Notre Dame and BFA from The University of Montana in the United States.

Kakas has been in over 50 solo and group exhibitions, is part of national and international museum permanent collections in China, South Korea, Australia, Indonesia, Romania and the United States. He was awarded the Silver Prize at the 5th Korean World Ceramic Biennale at the World Exposition Ceramic Center. Other career level exhibitions include the 1st Kaolin Grand Prix for International Ceramic Arts Exhibition in China, Cluj International Ceramic Biennale held in Romania and the 3rd Jakarta International Biennale in Indonesia. Kakas has participated in creative residencies at centers such as the LH Project, Oregon; Archie Bray Foundation, Montana; Gaya Ceramics and Design, Bali; FuLe International Ceramic Art Museums, Xi’an China.

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