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education awards & collections solo exhibitions team exhibition group exhibitions animations radio readings lectures residencies books articles gallery

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EDUCATION:

2005 • M.A., Illustration • Syracuse University • Syracuse, NY

1999 • Certificate Computer Graphics • Rhode Island School of Design • Providence, RI

1997 • M.A., Children’s Literature • Simmons University • Boston, MA

1974 • B.F.A, Fine Art • Hartford Art School • University of Hartford, CT

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AWARDS & RECOGNITIONS:

1985 • Boston Ballet / Nutcracker • Stage Ornament Commission • Boston, MA

1995 • Runner Up National Competition • Writer’s Digest Competition • New York, NY

1977 • National Tour Invitational • Stitchery 77 • Philadelphia, PA

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COLLECTIONS:

Simmons University, Boston MA

Cape Cod Museum of Art, Dennis MA

Racine Art Museum, Racine WI

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SOLO EXHIBITIONS:

2020 • Story Art • Cotuit Center for the Arts • Cotuit, MA

2015 • Hidden Voices • Burnham Library • Bridgewater, CT

2012. • Strange Fictions •. Simons University. •. Boston, MA

2009 • Underlines • Brick Wall Gallery • Univ. of Connecticut • Torrington, CT

2009 • Inner Voices. • Gunn Memorial Library and Museum • Washington, CT

2005 • Wings of Lycaeides • Cape Cod Museum of Art • Dennis, MA

2004-05 • Night Driving • Cape Museum of Art • Dennis, MA

2004 • Voices • Union Square Cafe Gallery • San Francisco, CA

2003-04 • Inner Visions • Cape Cod Museum of Art • Dennis, MA

1976-2007 • Artist in Residence • Pieper Gallery • Dennis, MA

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TWO PERSON & TEAM EXHIBITIONS:

2018 • Playtime in the Making • Fuller Craft Museum • Brockton, MA

2011 • Fairy Tales • Trustman Gallery • Simmons University • Boston, MA

2008 • UnderFoot • Cape Cod Museum of Art • Dennis, MA

1978 • Invitational • Hampshire Collage • Hampshire, MA

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GROUP EXHIBITIONS:

2020 • Provincetown Art Association and Museum • Juried Exhibition •Provincetown, MA

2020 • Five Points Gallery Annex • Small Works • Torrington, CT

2018-19 • Light in a Dark Season • Cape Cod Museum of Art • Dennis, MA

2018 • Impossible Dream • Cotuit Center for the Arts • Cotuit, MA

2017 • Black & White • South Shore Art Center • Cohasset, MA

2015 • Figuratively Speaking • Cotuit Center for the Arts • Cotuit, MA

2014 • Art and Food • Washington Art Association • Washington, CT

2013 • Meeting Past • Akin Library and Museum • Pawling, NY

2013 • The Woman • Ridgefield Art Guild • Ridgefield, CT

2013 • Interplay: Mix Media Digital • Cotuit Center for the Arts • Cotuit, MA

2012 • Annual • Washington Art Association • Washington, CT

2011 • Form and Function • Washington Art Association • Washington, CT

2011 • Celebrating Women Artists • Adjunct Collections • Simmons University • Boston, MA

2011 • Specimens • Baldwin College • Berea, OH

2009-2010 • Atrium Gallery 901 Market • San Francisco, CA

2009 • After 22 Years • Bachelier Cardonsky Galley • Kent CT

2008 • Jacques • Bachelier Cardonsky Gallery • Kent, CT

2007 • Atrium Gallery 901 Market • San Francisco, CA

2007 • New Acquisitions • Cape Cod Museum of Art • Dennis, MA

2007 • Underfoot • Abrash Galleries • Woodbury, CT

2007 • Small Works • Joseloff Gallery • Hartford Art School • University of Hartford, CT

2007 • When We Were Younger • Arts Foundation • Cotuit Center for the Arts • Cotuit, MA

2006 • Comfort of Home • Clark Gallery • Lincoln, MA

2006 • Harvest Gallery • Dennis, MA

2005 • ISPD • Lowe Art Gallery • Syracuse University • Syracuse, NY

2004 • Dino • Center for Contemporary Art • Syracuse, NY

1986 • The Figure • Worcester Art Museum • Worcester, MA

1982 • Mixed Media • Jubilation Gallery • Newton, MA

1980 • Fiber Arts • Jubilation Gallery • Newton, MA

1978 • Female Image • Fair Haven Gallery • Fair Haven NJ

1978 • Contemporary Figure • Gallery Eight • La Jolla, CA

1978 • Contemporary Doll • Julie’s Artisan Gallery • New York, NY

1978 • The Figure • Renwick Gallery • Smithsonian Institute • Washington, DC

1978 • Figure • Women’s Cultural Trust • Philadelphia, PA

1978 • The Figure • Intent • Edinboro, PA

1978 • Contemporary figure • Cedar city National • Cedar City, UT

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ANIMATION SCREENINGS:

2020 • Story Art • Animation Exhibit Sampler • Cotuit Center for the Arts • Cotuit, MA

2019 • Make Way • Children’s Literature Summer Institute • Simmons University • Boston, MA

2018 • Story Star: (Im)possible • Cotuit Center for the Arts • Cotuit, MA

2018 • Playtime in the Making • Art Exhibit Installation • Fuller Craft Museum •Brockton, MA

2018 • Story Star: (Im)possible • Hickory Stick Book Shop • Washington, CT

2017 • (Im)possible • Children’s Literature Summer Institute • Simmons Univ. • Boston, MA

2017 • Master of Medium Award • James Renwick Alliance / Artist Lecture • Washington, DC

2016 • Playtime in the Making • FS16 • Furniture Society Conference • Philadelphia, PA

2015 • Homecoming • Children’s literature Summer Institute • Simmons University • Boston MA

2015 • Future of Art in Wood • James Renwick Alliance / Day of Learning • Washington, DC

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RADIO APPEARANCES:

2006 • National Public Radio. • Studio Interview • WGBH, Boston, MA

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READINGS:

2018 • No Name Writers • Hickory Stick Book Shop • Washington, CT

2016 • No Name Writers • Hickory Stick Book Shop • Washington, CT

2015 • Poet Laureate Invitational • Gunn Memorial Library • Washington, CT

2014 • First Thursday Writers • Hickory Stick Book Shop • Washington, CT

2014 • Open Mic • Cape Cod Writers Conference • Hyannis, MA

2014 • Hidden Valley Cafe • Open Mic • Washington, CT

2013 • The Pantry • Open Mic • Washington, CT

2011 • Untitled Writer • Hickory Stick Book Shop • Washington, CT

2011 • The Pantry • Open Mic • Washington, CT

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LECTURES:

2019 • Creative Voice • Digital Art Group • Cape Cod Art Association. • Barnstable, MA

2018 • Playtime in the Making • Creating an Exhibition • Fuller Craft Museum • Brockton, MA

2016 • Text & Image • Micro Fictions • University of Connecticut • Torrington, CT

2013 • Text and Image in Art • Art Students League • New York, NY

2012 • Text & Image • Micro Fictions • University of Connecticut • Torrington, CT

2011 • Text & Image • Micro Fictions. • University of Connecticut • Torrington, CT

2009 • Text & Image in Art • Arts Project • University of Connecticut • Torrington, CT

2008 • Creativity• Herron School of Art & Design • Univ. of Indiana - Perdue • Indianapolis IN

2008 • Text & Image • Litchfield County Writers Project • Univ. of Connecticut • Torrington, CT

2008 • Text & Image • Creative Writing • Univ. of Connecticut • Torrington, CT

2008 • Text & Image • Keynote Speaker: VisCom Symposium • Univ Syracuse • Syracuse, NY

2005 • Text & Image • Cape Cod Community College • Lifelong Learning • Barnstable, MA

2004 • Text & Image in Art • Barnstable High School • Barnstable, MA

2003 • Text & Image in Art • Cape Cod Museum of Art • Dennis, MA

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RESIDENCIES:

2008 • Invitational Graduate Print Residency • Herron School of Art & Design

University of Indiana - Perdue University• Indianapolis, IN

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BOOK PUBLICATIONS:

2017 • “Karen LaFleur - Mixed Media - Digital Art” • Artist Chapter

Schiffer Publishing ISBN 978-0-7643-5287-4 (p.137-141, 2017)

2016 • “This One Has On Name” • Anthology Chapter • Micro Fiction •

Hobo Jungle Press • ISBN 9780982994597 (p. 95-98, 2016)

2014 • “Art and Food“ • Page Image & Recipe • Washington Art Association

ISBN 978-0-615-99355-3 (p.174, 2014)

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MAGAZINES:

2008 • “Floored by Design” • Cape Cod Magazine • Artist Profile • (p. 26, March, 2008)

2007 • “Biblio File” • Passport Magazine • Litchfield County Times (p.75 Autumn 2007)

2004 • “Review” • Cape Arts Review • (p.56 Vol.4)

2004 • “Article” • Cape Cod Life Magazine • (p.35 Fall 2004)

2004 • “Article” • Cape Cod Magazine • Arts Section (p.45 March)

2004 • Night Driving• Image • Antiques and Arts Weekly (p.66 October)

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NEWSPAPERS:

2009 • “Inner Voices, an Artist’s Vision Blending Digital Art & Sudden Fiction” • Article

Housatonic Times • Weekend Living, p.1 July 17, 2009 • New Milford, CT

2008 • “Artists to Speak in Project Series” • Litchfield County Writers Project

Litchfield County Times • (March 21, 2008) • Litchfield, CT

2008 • “Underfoot: Art Rugs of Karen LaFleur and Tommy Simpson”

The Falmouth Enterprise • Falmouth, MA

2008 • “Art Rugs at Cape Cod Museum” • Antiques and Arts Weekly

2007 • “Artists Exhibit Rugs” • Litchfield County Times • Litchfield, CT

2005 • “Exhibit Announcement” • Cape Cod Times • Arts Section (Oct 2005) • Hyannis, MA

2004 • “Article” • Art and Gallery Section (Oct)• Cape Cod Times • Hyannis, MA

1984 • “Karen LaFleur: Illustrative Sculpture • The Register Newspaper (Jan) • Orleans, MA

1980 • “Article and Cover Photo • The Register Newspaper (Sept) • Orleans, MA

1980 • “Gallery Review” • Cape Cod Times (p.11 Sept)• Hyannis, MA

1978 • “Renwick Gallery: Smithsonian Institute Exhibit” • Washington Post • Washington DC

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GALLERY EXPERIENCE:

Owner & Artist in Residence (1976-2007)• Pieper Gallery • Dennis, MA

Full Time Studio Artist