Anna Kronick -- Background
EDUCATION
M.F.A., Sculpture New York Academy of Art, New York, NY (1994)
Andy Warhol Scholarship
B.F.A., Painting Montserrat College of Art, Beverly, MA (1990)
Diploma in Fine Arts Moscow School of Art, Moscow, USSR (1985)
Conservation and restoration of tempera icons and oil paintings, Repin Academy,
St. Petersburg, Russia (1994-1995)
Art History, Illustration, Calligraphy, Painting and Drawing, Moscow Polygraph Institute,
Moscow, USSR (1985- 1987)
Professional Experience
Guest Lecturer, Icon Painting Russian Art History, Williams College, Williamstown, MA (1999)
- Created class curriculum in co-operation with Russian and Art departments
- Ordered and maintained art resources and materials within a budget allowance
- Lectured on History of Russian Art and egg tempera painting techniques
- Taught preparation of painting surface and egg medium
- Curated an exhibit of student work for display in the Russian department
Art Instructor, Temple Ahavat Shalom, Great Barrington, MA (1997-1998)
- Established and structured an art program to teach Jewish folklore to children
- Developed an innovative curriculum emphasizing interactive learning and play
- Organized and presented a children’s art show
Art Instructor, School of Arts and Russian Language, Brookline, MA (1991-1996)
- Developed an art curriculum for bilingual students emphasizing Russian art and art history
- Conducted walking tours of Boston Museum of Fine Art and local galleries
Assistant Drama Director, Mohawk Summer camp, North White Plains, NY (1993)
- Worked with children of different ages and cultural backgrounds to create set designs
and costumes or musical performances
Owner, Kronick Art Studio (1996-present)
- Creates award winning art work
- Develops a unique technique for paper-cutting
- Creates Children’s Book illustrations
- Established and operates a gallery in North Adams
- Prepares and designs all catalogs and printed publicity
- Participates in juried shows
- Prepares art work for display, including mounting and framing
LECTURES
Papercutting Workshop and Lecture, Heverah Great Barrington, MA (2008)
Drawing Workshop, Sweetwood Retirement Community, Williamstown, MA (2007)
Gallery Talk and Papercutting Presentation, Fuller Craft Museum, Brockton, MA (2007)
Stained Glass Workshops and Lectures, Miss Hall’s School, Pittsfield, MA (2007)
Papercutting Workshop and Lecture, Knesset Israel, Pittsfield, MA (2007)
Papercutting Presentation, Clark Art Institute, Williamstown, MA (2006)
Gallery Talk, Norman Rockwell Museum, Stockbridge, MA (2000)
PUBLICATIONS
Invitation Cover Artwork, Plain and Fancy, Lancaster Museum of Art, Lancaster, PA (2008)
Stackpole Books, Papercutting, Heritage Craft Today by Claudia Hopf (2007)
Barnes & Noble, Kirigami by Jeffrey Rutzky (2007)
Note Cards Design, Art Scroll Publications, New York, NY (1997, 1998)
AWARDS
Juror’s Choice, Liturgical Art Guild, Columbus, OH (2003)
Best in Mixed Media, Rittenhouse Square Fine Art Association, Philadelphia, PA (2000)
Honorable Mention, Floating Gallery, New York, NY (1997)
Artistic Achievement Award, Millburn Arts Festival, Millburn, NJ (1997)
GALLERIES
Museum of Tolerance, Los Angeles, CA
Boulder Arts & Crafts Gallery, Boulder, CO
Museum of Jewish Heritage, New York, NY
New York Gallery, Piermont, NY
Judaica Art Is, Jamaica Estates, NY
Tradition, Rochester, NY
Cambridge Art Cooperative, Harvard Square, MA
Train Station Gallery, West Stockbridge, MA
Kolbo, Brookline, MA
Fiddlehead at four corners, Bennington, VT
Vermont Artisan Design, Brattleboro, VT
Artwork in Private Collections, United States, Australia, Canada, England, Israel, Jamaica, Russia, South Africa
MEMBERSHIP
Society of Children of Book Writers and Illustrators
The Guild of American Papercutters
