THIS YEAR'S AWARDS

CHRISTOPHER STANLEY was born in Iowa City, Iowa.  He attended Rockhurst High School in Kansas City, Missouri, where he graduated in 1982.  Attending the University of Kansas from 1982 to 1988, Mr. Stanley received a BSE in Secondary English Education and a BFA in Design.  In 1989, Mr. Stanley and his wife, Annie, moved to Pullman, Washington, where he earned his MFA in 1991.  Mr. Stanley has lived in Odessa since 1992.  He is currently an Associate Professor of Art at The University of Texas Permian Basin and teaches a large distribution of classes both in and out of the Art Department.  Mr. Stanley has had work published in two books: 500 Bowls and Surface Design for Ceramics. He has received awards not only for his art but also for teaching and community service. Mr. Stanley’s dedication and support have truly enriched the cultural landscape of Odessa.