Lauren Herzak-Bauman

Born and raised in Cleveland, OH, Lauren received a BFA in Ceramics from Bowling Green State University and an MFA in Studio Art from the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities. Lauren’s practice is three-fold: she makes pottery, sculpture, and public art. Within each of these practices, she uses concept and craft to create a transformative experience for her audience. Lauren has received several grants and fellowships, including the MCAD Jerome Emerging Artist Fellowship, the Minnesota State Arts Board Arts Initiative Grant, and the Creative Workforce Fellowship. In the last few years, Lauren has exhibited her work in several galleries including SPACES, Harcourt House in Edmonton, Alberta, and Gallery W at the American Greetings Headquarters in Westlake. Lauren shows sculptures at Corey Daniels Gallery in Wells, Maine. Her public work can be found around Northeast Ohio and Pennsylvania.