Matt Jones grew up in the mountains of Colorado where his formative years were spent exploring the forested wilderness around him. Attending Colorado State University in Fort Collins, CO he was first introduced to ceramics as an artform. Graduating in 2015 with degrees in ceramics, education, and arts administration, Matt went on to pursue a career in arts education within Jefferson County Public Schools. Leaving the Denver area in 2019, Matt was invited to a residency program in northern California living and working as an artist in residence and assistant potter. He returned back to Colorado where he joined the Arvada Ceramic Arts Guild- a community studio where he developed his work further as a means to apply to graduate programs. Matt currently resides in Baton Rouge, Louisiana as an MFA candidate at Louisiana State University.