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NEWS

38th Annual All Florida Juried Exhibition: Awarded “BEST IN SHOW”

OPENING RECEPTION: March 1, 5-7 pm

ON VIEW: March 1-30, 2024

WHERE: Alliance for the Arts; Fort Myers, FL

This annual juried show is the most anticipated of the year. As the name suggests, this exhibition features pieces created by artists working in a wide variety of media coming from the 65,000 square miles that make up Florida. The juried entries come together for an award-winning and exciting exhibition representing today’s contemporary Florida artists.

VERNAL SLUMBER, 52x44 inches; Acrylic/canvas


American Art Collector Magazine

ARTIST FOCUS: December 2023

"I am a visual storyteller, continually moved and inspired by the magic of nature and the human spirit." This mantra is profoundly woven into Kathleen's imagery. The female figure is most often the heart of the piece, nestled peacefully in other-worldly landscapes and encircled with botanicals and a variety of creatures. She is in harmony with the earth, radiating both strength and tranquility….


“Harmonic Interlude”

Opening Reception: November 3, 5 - 8 pm

Exhibition: November 3 - 30, 2023

Where: Mary Martin Gallery, Charleston, SC


Ulsan International Art Fair

Ulsan, South Korea; October 20-22, 2023

Featuring: Kathleen Kinkopf; Presented by: LILAC GALLERY, NYC, NY

Featuring contemporary artists from around the globe, this international biannual event brings gallerists, artists, and collectors together under one roof. Lilac Gallery states, “This year, moved and inspired canvases with the Magical Realism of nature and the human spirit by Kathleen Kinkopf, will be featured.” Thank you, Mr. Paul Lee, for this opportunity!


Create! Magazine

“Nurturing Your Creative Flame: An Interview with Kathleen Kinkopf”

Selected Artist Feature: Summer 2023

Create! Blog: Published May 25, 2023; Associate Editor and Contributing Writer: Christina Nafziger

“Mystical, magical, fantastical, mysterious—all of these words and more simultaneously describe the art of Kathleen Kinkopf. Painting detailed and stylized figures and lush elements of nature, the artist creates a narrative that is all her own. Kinkopf grew up in a small town where she was able to spend her time experiencing the beauty of nature. However, for artists, small towns can often come with a price: there is not a lot of exposure to art. At least, that was Kinkopf’s experience, leading her to quickly understand the importance of an artist’s inner creative flame.

Join us in conversation as the artist tells us about her love of the old masters, the emotional impact of nature, and her journey from being a graphic designer, to opening her own gallery, to now being a full-time artist.”


Art Seen Magazine

Summer 2023

Editor-selected 5-page Artist Feature

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The Woven Tale Press:

Spring/Summer 2023; VOL XI #2

Editor-selected, 6-page Artist Feature

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CREATE! Magazine:

The Magic Issue

(#34) Feb/March 2023

Juried competition; Selected for a 4-page artist feature

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37th Annual All Florida Exhibition

“EARTHKEEPER”

WHERE: Alliance for the Arts [Fort Myers, FL]

WHEN: March 3 - April 1, 2023

ARTIST’S RECEPTION: Friday, March 3; 5-7pm

AWARD OF EXCELLENCE: Granted by American Art Collector Magazine. The award also includes a complimentary full-page artist feature in the December 2023 Issue

DETAILS: “Earthkeeper” was one of 70 works selected from over 700 entries state-wide

Listen to Kathleen’s interview with PBS/WGCU Radio the night of the show


Orca Literary Journal:

Fall/Winter 2022/23

Editor-selected 6-page Artist Feature

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SHOW: BIG ARTS Annual International Juried Exhibition, Sanibel Island, Florida; September 16-October 23, 2022; OPENING RECEPTION: October 7, 5-7pm

DETAILS: AWARD: 2nd Place (out of 900 entries), with 86 artworks selected from 58 artists.

FINALE: Tragically, Hurricane Ian made landfall on September 28, canceling the show and opening. Thankfully the art was spared (in this newly constructed art center), but the Island was devastated. Our thoughts and prayers continue to go to the fine citizens of Sanibel Island while they rebuild their community.



INHABITING BLISS: Proud Recipient of 10 National Book Awards

16th Annual National Indie Excellence Awards (NIEA): Winner: BEST INTERIOR BOOK DESIGN & INSPIRATION Categories

American Illustration 41 (AI-AP) Awards: Chosen Winner: Book Illustration

Reader’s Favorite Annual Book Awards: Winner: GOLD Award for NON-FICTION BOOK ILLUSTRATION

19th Annual Best Book Awards (American Bookfest: Winner: BEST ART BOOK; Finalist: INTERIOR BOOK DESIGN & CREATIVE NON-FICTION Categories

2022 Best Indie Book Awards (BIBA): Winner: BEST ILLUSTRATIONS & BEST INSPIRATIONAL GIFT BOOK

2022 Royal Dragonfly Book Awards: Honorable Mention: ILLUSTRATION & INTERIOR DESIGN