On August 29, 2005 Hurricane Katrina, the worst natural disaster in U.S. history, destroyed my home and studio in Gulfport, Mississippi. Many of my works were lost in the storm, and I spent the following year and a half as an artist-in-residence at various venues throughout the country. Since returning home, the studio has been restored and part of it has been renovated as a living space. Coming back from this disaster will take time as Mississippi bore the brunt of Katrina’s wrath. Today, only a few structures remain standing and much of the coast is like a blank slate. Still, I remain committed to the rebuilding efforts and hope to do what I can toward that end.

I would like to thank the following organizations, institutions, and individuals for their tremendous assistance and courage. A heartfelt thanks goes specifically to Hiram College as their generosity is still felt today. Again, my thanks goes to all of you along with others not listed below.

* American Academy of Arts and Letters
* Andy Warhol Foundation
* Carole Pigott
* Central Wyoming College
* Craft Emergency Relief Fund
* DePauw University
* F. Cox
* Highwater Clays
* Hiram College, Hiram, Ohio
* Joan Mitchell Foundation
* Maine Potters Group
* Mississippi Arts Commission
* New Orleans CAC
* Pollock-Krasner Foundation
* Santa Fe Art Institute
* Yellow Fox Foundation