SPIVA Center for the Arts Interviews Catherine Kirkland
It was a delight and honor to be interviewed by Jade Henning-Cantrell of the SPIVA Center for the Arts in Joplin, Missouri.
Jade asked questions about my work and process, as well as for my to take viewers on a tour of my Studio(s)! Here is the link to the YouTube video: https://youtu.be/KMkhveFElu4
Below are links to published articles about Catherine Kirkland's art work and exhibits.
March 2021
The Sign of the Times article describes Catherine Kirkland's involvement in the design of banner signage over the entrance of The Lofts City Center entrance, that features her artwork.
https://signsofthetimes.com/led-signs-aplenty-for-a-kansas-city-area-apartment-complex/
December 2020
Shawnee Mission Post article describes how the Lenexa Arts Council and Lenexa City Hall Gallery bring attention to art that people might otherwise not be able to experience. The article tells the story of how a solo exhibit by Catherine Kirkland in the Lenexa City Hall Gallery led to exciting professional opportunities.
https://shawneemissionpost.com/2020/12/29/109516-109516/
September 2020
Shawnee Mission Post article about The Lofts at City Center with Catherine Kirkland's work featured throughout.
May 2019
Kansas City Business Journal article announces the groundbreaking of RPG Lofts in Lenexa. Catherine Kirkland's work is featured on banners at the entrance of the building and throughout the interior.
Feb 2019
Catherine was among those whose work was awarded at the 2019 Heartland Artist Exhibition opening reception in Merriam, Kansas. This year, 261 entries from 91 artists submitted work for the exhibition. Of those, 117 works by 70 artists were displayed through March 30 at the Tim Murphy Art Gallery.
https://www.publicnow.com/view/FED9F56E31C185751569A41DF2003679D83595E8
Nov 2018
Photographer and writer, Anne Marie Hunter, details Catherine Kirkland's reasons and intentions for creating her art.
https://www.kansascity.com/news/local/community/lsjournal/article221682905.html
Oct 2018 KTWU Sunflower Journeys Episode 3106
Watch for my paintings during the Lenexa City Center segment which starts around 10:40 in the video.
https://watch.opb.org/video/3106visions-of-the-future-oankpj/
Oct 2018 Lee's Summit Tribune
Article about the Meet the Artist Reception at my solo exhibit opening in Lee's Summit City Hall.
https://lstribune.net/index.php/2018/10/13/meet-the-artist-reception-featuring-catherine-kirkland/
Oct 2018
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hfmacgaZTLs
Aug 2018 City of Lenexa, Kansas web site
Catherine has two paintings recognized with awards at the 2018 Lenexa Artists Show.
https://www.lenexa.com/news/archived_news/congratulations_lenexa_artists_show_winners
Aug 2018 Shawnee Dispatch
Article about my solo show at the Johnson County Arts & Heritage Center
http://www.shawneedispatch.com/news/2018/aug/15/local-artist-features-work-overland-park-exhibit/
July 2017 DHTV Blog
DHTV posts about the video production featuring Catherine Kirkland describing her inspiration and demonstrating her painting technique.
https://dhtvdigital.com/blog-buzz/2017/6/1/art-center-shoot
https://dhtvdigital.com/blog-buzz/2017/7/19/paints-canvas-action
July 2017 Shawnee Dispatch
Write up featuring Catherine Kirkland following her dreams of becoming an artist.
http://www.shawneedispatch.com/news/2017/jul/25/local-artist-chases-childhood-dream/
June 2017
https://www.kansascity.com/news/local/article155473154.html
Sept 2016
http://www.lenexa.com/news/archived_news/lenexa_artists_awarded_at_show_in_City_Hall