Tom Lauerman received his BFA from Southern Methodist University's Meadows School of the Arts. He served an internship at the prestigious Metropolitan Museum of Art. In 2002 Mr. Lauerman received his MFA from Cranbrook Academy of Art during which time he was awarded the American Craft Museum's Horizon Award. The following year he moved back to his birthplace, Chicago, Illinois, to teach at the Art Institute of Chicago and Columbia College. Tom often collaborates with other artists, designers and architects. He has received a grant from the Illinois Arts Council and several residencies including the Kohler Arts/Industry program, Pilchuck Glass School, and ClayArch Museum. He is currently a Visiting Lecturer at SMU Meadows School of the Arts.