Kate Martens

About

b. 1986, HK.

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Hi there!

I am an artist and designer living and working in Boston, MA. I have earned degrees from Tufts University, the School of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, and the Harvard Graduate School of Education.

Though I once considered sculpture to be my primary medium, two trans-Pacific moves (first to Seoul, then to Singapore) necessitated a literal lightening of my portfolio. After returning to New England, I found that I actually preferred working small. I am currently making paintings, small ceramic objects, and a line of paper goods.

I welcome the opportunity to work with clients. Whether you are considering a mural for your living room or invitations to your next event, I would love to help.

CURRICULUM VITAE

ENTREPRENURIAL EXPERIENCE

SELF-EMPLOYED, 2018-Present

  • Designed and fabricated line of prints, greeting cards, jewelry, and small ceramic figures

  • Participated in craft shows and pop-up shops around New England (Renegade, Picnic, SoWa, etc.) and managed online store

  • Created illustrations, logos, and artwork for small businesses, hotels, and private homes

  • Wholesaled items to independent shops in New England and beyond

  • Generated three public art projects, all funded by the City of Boston

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

THE CHESTNUT HILL SCHOOL, Boston, MA I Elementary Art Teacher - 2015-2018

STAMFORD AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL, Singapore I Early Childhood Teacher - 2013-2015

CAMP ASIA, Singapore I Art and Art History Program Designer and Teacher - 2013-2015

LYCÉE FRANÇAIS DE SÉOUL, Seoul, Korea I Dual Immersion Program Teacher - 2011-2012

KINGSLEY MONTESSORI SCHOOL, Boston, MA I Early Childhood Teacher - 2009-2011

SELECTED GROUP SHOWS

SMFA Sale (2020, 2021, 2022), Virtual event/School of the Museum of Fine Arts BCA Ball (2019), Boston Center for the Arts, Boston
Water (2014), Fox Island Printworks, North Haven, Maine
30 Under 30 (2010), Roots + Tendrils Gallery, Belfast, Maine
Politico (2009), East Boston Sculpture Garden, Boston
Simply the Best (2009), Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
Violence Transformed (2009), Massachusetts State House, Boston
Senior Project Exhibition (2009), School of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston Sculpture Departmental Exhibition (2009), Atrium Gallery, SMFA
Student Annual Exhibition (2007 & 2008), Grossman Gallery, SMFA Combined (2008), Slater-Concourse Gallery, Tufts University
Matter/Asundo (2008), Donnelly Gallery, SMFA

AWARDS & HONORS

Presenter at National Art Education Association Conference (Seattle, WA)
Dehn Travel Fellowship, College of Arts and Sciences, Tufts University
Melissa Beth Myers Award, ‘for academic excellence, personal growth, and demonstrated ability to achieve this success while overcoming obstacles,’ Tufts University
Stella and Sumner Cooper Award, ‘for outstanding work in ceramics, metals, and glass departments,’ SMFA
Golden Rule Scholarship at Haystack School of Crafts (Deer Isle, ME)
Bobby Kadis Fellowship for Ceramic Arts at Penland School of Crafts (Penland, NC)