Kim Shaw, Programs Director
Prior to joining the Arts Council of Greater Kalamazoo, Kim worked primarily as an educator, illustrator, and working art maker with an emphasis in painting and the practice of expressive art therapy. Most recently, Kim taught at Kalamazoo Valley Community College and Education for the Arts. Other educational endeavors include being the Arts Director/Art Educator at Kazoo School, arts faculty at Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp, and teaching at the Kalamazoo Institute of Arts.
Throughout the last 20 years Kim has also worked as an independent art maker under the name Kim Shaw Art.This work includes teaching workshops and private lessons as well as commission work in painting and illustration. Kim is a studio resident of the Jerico maker’s space in the Edison Neighborhood and continues to engage with painting endeavors and collaborate with other art makers whenever possible.
A graduate of both Western Michigan University and Kalamazoo Valley Community College, Kim holds degrees in Illustration and Studio Arts with a focus in Art Education and Painting. The focus of Kim’s work is to grow individual and community enrichment through creative process, collaboration, active art-making, and human experience. In all of Kim’s artistic endeavors she strives to stay connected to current world art makers, new ideas, and artistic partnerships. Social justice, equity, and restorative justice are a priority in Kim’s personal education and the programming she cul ... view more »
Kim Shaw, Programs Director
Prior to joining the Arts Council of Greater Kalamazoo, Kim worked primarily as an educator, illustrator, and working art maker with an emphasis in painting and the practice of expressive art therapy. Most recently, Kim taught at Kalamazoo Valley Community College and Education for the Arts. Other educational endeavors include being the Arts Director/Art Educator at Kazoo School, arts faculty at Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp, and teaching at the Kalamazoo Institute of Arts.
Throughout the last 20 years Kim has also worked as an independent art maker under the name Kim Shaw Art.This work includes teaching workshops and private lessons as well as commission work in painting and illustration. Kim is a studio resident of the Jerico maker’s space in the Edison Neighborhood and continues to engage with painting endeavors and collaborate with other art makers whenever possible.
A graduate of both Western Michigan University and Kalamazoo Valley Community College, Kim holds degrees in Illustration and Studio Arts with a focus in Art Education and Painting. The focus of Kim’s work is to grow individual and community enrichment through creative process, collaboration, active art-making, and human experience. In all of Kim’s artistic endeavors she strives to stay connected to current world art makers, new ideas, and artistic partnerships. Social justice, equity, and restorative justice are a priority in Kim’s personal education and the programming she cultivates in the community. Kim is married to partner Dell Darnell, and together they have three fierce, fabulous kids.
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