Kristy Caldwell

Illustrator

MFA Visual Narrative

Education

BA, University of New Orleans; MFA, School of Visual Arts

 

Professional experience includes

Director of archives and publications, Castelli Gallery; assistant to the director, American Illustrators Gallery; co-owner, content editor, Carrier Pigeon

 

Clients include

Peachtree Publishers; Castelli Gallery. Former clients include: Scholastic, Simon & Schuster, K Health, ListenLively, Egg in the Hole Productions, Epic Theatre Ensemble, Park Theatre, Flux Theatre Ensemble, Superhero Clubhouse

 

Exhibitions include

Bry Art Gallery, University of Louisiana, Monroe; School of Visual Arts; Powerhouse Arena; Artspace, Shreveport, LA

 

Publications include

Trim Sets Sail; Trim Helps Out; Thanks to Frances Perkins: Fighter for Workers' Rights; Away With Words: The Daring Story of Isabella Bird; Flowers for Sarajevo; Bobs and Tweets series; Richard Pettibone The Blind

 

Awards and honors include

City Artist Corps Grant; Communication Arts; Parents' Choice Foundation Award; “Best Children's Book of the Year,” American Illustration; “Best Children's Book of the Year,” Bank Street College of Education; “Best Books for Kids,” New York Public Library; Creative Quarterly; Junior Library Guild Selection; 3x3