Stephanie Kemsteele
Biography
Stephanie was born and raised in Southern California, in her hometown of Simi Valley. She earned two Associate degrees from Moorpark College, one in Art, and the other in General Studies. During her final semester, she had hands-on experience in curating art exhibitions and doing documentation. After graduation, Stephanie was sought after for a few commissions. In April of 2023, Stephanie got married and relocated to Abilene, Texas to get to know a new community and pursue artistic opportunities outside her home state.
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Presently, Stephanie is pursuing freelance work in acrylic painting and working towards furthering her art career. She is a member of the Abilene Creative Arts Club while working as a Special Education Paraprofessional at Long Early Learning Center. Her current goal is to build relationships, and be a familiar face in the local art community, and churches.
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Stephanie is an emerging artist with a burning passion to share her heart. She wants to share the light of love, hope and encouragement with others. Stephanie wants to partner with those who share that same passion. Her purpose, message, and passion are her top priority.
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Education
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2019 Associate of Arts in Art, Moorpark College, Moorpark, CA
2019 Associate of Arts in General Studies, Moorpark College, Moorpark, CA
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Solo and Partner Exhibitions
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2019 Illuminate, Student Art Gallery, Moorpark College, Moorpark, CA
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Selected Group Exhibitions
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2019 PLUS/Voices Matter, Moorpark College Art Gallery, Moorpark, CA
2014 Faculty and Student Show, Ventura County Government Center, Ventura, CA​​
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Commissions
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2021 Moonbow, Moorpark, CA, Private
2020 Centered, Moorpark, CA, Private
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Community Involvement
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Member
Abilene Creative Arts Club, Abilene, TX Nov. 2024-Present
Missionary
Intervarsity Christian Fellowship, Bosnia and Herzegovina Summer 2019
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Vice President Officer
InterVarsity Christian Fellowship at Moorpark College, Moorpark, CA April 2018-May 2019
Secretary Officer
InterVarsity Christian Fellowship at Moorpark College, Moorpark, CA Jan. 2017-April 2018
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Honors, Awards, & Recognition
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Dean’s List, Moorpark College Fall 2015 & Spring 2017
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References
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References Available on Request