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How It Began
After completing her studies at the School of the Art
Institute the artist worked as an illustrator. As the
1976 Bicentennial approached there was a fever of
interest in American history. In 1971 she was asked to
illustrate a book on the American Revolutionary War
period which required her to travel to historic
locations to paint the actual scenes. As her travels
crossed and crisscrossed the paths of the patriots, she
entered their lives and was forever caught in the
inescapable skeins of history and thrust into the role
of historical painter. What began as a single assignment
has grown over the past 40 plus years into the largest
collection of American historical-site paintings ever
created by a single artist.
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Join the Lewis & Clark
Expedition with Kay Smith
Thursday, April 29, 7-8:30 pm
Old Town Triangle Association
1763 N. North Park
Lincoln Park Village/OTTA Members
– Free
Guests - $10
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Kay
will present a slide show of her watercolor paintings
which she sketched and researched along the Lewis &
Clark Trail (2006). She’ll include in-depth stories of
the men’s character, hardships, and loyalty as well as
insights into how together they achieved their historic
mission. Kay has
specialized in American historic sites, landmarks, and
noteworthy events and is Artist Laureate of Illinois.
Dessert reception follows
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"Holding Hands With
History" is endorsed by the Illinois Lincoln
Bicentennial Commission.
It
had its first showing at the
Pritzker Military Library, 610
North Fairbanks, Chicago, Illinois in February
and March 2009.
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Kay Smith was commissioned by
the Lincoln Park Conversancy, Chicago, Illinois to
paint the Conservatory and the gardens for their
2008 Annual Benefit.
Colette Holt and John Miller purchased the painting
for the Conservatory.
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Kay Smith
and Spider-Man creator
Stan Lee
are
finalists artwork judges for the
My Hero Project.
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| Kay Smith and her work are
featured in the
My Hero
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My Hero Project
celebrates the Lincoln Bicentennial with an
international contest for stories and artwork about
one of the world's most influential heroes.
Artwork and essays submitted by
children in elementary school through high school
from around the world are invited to participate.
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Looking For Your Lincoln
Hero is in
partnership with the Looking For Lincoln Heritage
Coalition.
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