Numair Qadri
Athens, Ohio | (740) 731-1266 | numairqadri1@gmail.com
EDUCATION
2025 MFA Sculpture + Expanded Practice, Ohio University
2020 BFA Graphic Design, Kashmir University
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
2025 Instructor of record, Sculpture: Casting Contemporary Exploration
2024 Metal casting workshop, sculpture and expanded practices, Ohio University
2024 Mold making demo, Hand building class, fall semester, Donald Guidoboni
2024 Teaching Assistant, Sculpture: Plaster and Mold making, spring semester, Ray Perez
Taught a plaster demo class.
2024 Teaching Assistant, Function + Practice, Spring Half-Semester, Yani He
2024 Teaching Assistant, Function + Practice, Spring Half-Semester, Mike Miller
2023 Molding and casting workshop, sculpture and expanded practices, Ohio University
2023 Foundations Support Graduate Assistant, Fall, Ohio University
Documented student work and coordinated the management of projects.
2023 Teaching Assistant, Summer School Program, Fundamentals of design, William Klien, Ohio University
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
2024-2025 Head of Sculpture Annex Studio
Oversaw the use of the Sculpture Annex which includes – Welding, grinding, metal fabrication, foundry operations etc. Led safety sessions on proper use of equipment and
facilities for undergraduate students, assisted with projects, and retained OSHA
2022-2025 CreateSpace Digital Lab Tech, Ohio University
Managing the laser cutter, 3D printer, CNC, large format printing
2024 Letterpress Studio Assistant, Don Adleta, Ohio University.
Assisted artist Don Adleta in expanding the letterpress studio at Ohio University, Summer. Transferred and moved furniture, equipment, and plates.
2024 Resident Assistant, Pre-College Program.
Supervising students acclimate to campus life. Supporting residential students during out-of-class time, walking to class and dining halls, evening activities, on call overnight
2024 Studio Assistant, Don Adleta, Ohio University
Assisted Don Adleta in compiling research data and documentation for the book Visual Translation.
2023-2024 Gallery Assistant, Ohio University Art Gallery
Curation, installation, and hosting visiting artists. Assisted head gallerist with install and de-install of exhibitions, and framed artwork.
Oversaw undergraduates, delegating tasks, creating schedules, and approving work hours within an in-house system. Acting liaison between faculty, students, and gallery staff.
2023 Resident Assistant, Pre-College Program
Supervising students acclimate to campus life. Supporting residential students during out-of-class time, walking to class and dining halls, evening activities, on call overnight.
2019-2022 Graphic Designer - Carmine County Pvt Ltd
Product design and Photography
EXHIBITIONS
*2025 Cartography, Urban Arts Space, Columbus, Ohio
2025 Saffron Fields, MFA Thesis exhibition, Ohio University
2024 ROY G BIV Gallery, Small works, Columbus, Ohio
2024 Art Hi[STORIES], Majestic Galleries, Nelsonville, Ohio
2024 Lancaster Festival, Art Walk, Lancaster, Ohio
2024 Past Presences, The Westin Lombard, Chicago
2023 And Still Was, Ohio University Art Gallery, Athens Ohio
2023 Cabin 23, Strouds Run State Park, Athens Ohio
2022 As Is, Trisolini Art Gallery, Athens Ohio
2019 Open Studio, Pepper House, Kerala, India
2020 Undergrad Design Exhibition, Institute of Fine Arts, Kashmir University
2018 Kochi Biennale, Kerala, India
2018 Srinagar Biennale international at Basel, Switzerland
2016 Kochi Biennale, Kerala, India
AWARDS
2025 Student Enhancement Award, Ohio University
2024 OWG Original Works Grant, Ohio University
2024-2025 Research Fellowship, Paisley Fellowship
2023-2024 Research Fellowship, Paisley Fellowship
2022-2023 Travel and Research Grant, Abdul Ahad Guru Scholars Program
2022-2023 Kashmir Education Initiative Travel and Reallocation Grant
2022-2025 Tuition Scholarship, Ohio University
2021 Cultures of Resistance Creative Activism Award
2019 Inlacks Shivdasani Foundation Scholarship
2018 Students Biennale National Award, Kochi Biennale
INVITED LECTURES AND PRESENTATIONS
2023 The Representation and Theorization of Gender in History of Art, Jennie Klein, Ohio University
2024 Gender and Representation, History of Art, Jennie Klein, Ohio University
RESIDENCIES & WORKSHOPS
*2025 ACRE Residency, Artist in Residence, Chicago, IL
2019 Pepper House, Independent Artist in Residence, Kochi Biennale Foundation, Kerala India
COLLABORATIONS
2024 Red Bull X Sculpture - Student brand ambassador for Ohio University, School of Art and Design
*Ongoing or Upcoming