Jacqueline Kott-Wolle - Resume and Biography
Jacqueline Kott-Wolle (b.1969) lives in Highland Park, IL where she paints full time. Born and raised in Toronto, Canada, Jacqueline has always enjoyed creative pursuits. Although she studied Social Work and has an MSW with a specialization in Community Development and Social Planning, Jacqueline managed to incorporate the arts in almost every professional position she has held. In her capacity as Executive Director of MAZON Canada, The Jewish Response to Hunger (1997-2004) she planned community art exhibits, original poster contests for students and engaged the work of local artists for fundraising purposes.
In 2005, after moving to Chicago with her family, Jacqueline fulfilled a long-time goal of developing her ability to paint by studying at The Art Center of Highland Park. Using a fresh palette of color, Kott-Wolle currently paints in oils and focuses on capturing precious moments with her family and friends. Her most recent project, entitled “Growing Up Jewish - Art and Storytelling” is a series of 35 contemporary oil paintings and personal narratives exploring her North American brand of Jewish identity and how it evolved through five generations of her family.
Jacqueline has exhibited her work in both group and solo exhibitions and lectures frequently for many organizations about her current exhibit “Growing Up Jewish – Art & Storytelling”, most notably for the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum. Jacqueline’s works are in private collections throughout the United States, Canada and Israel.
Education
Exhibits
Rissman Kol Ami Gallery, Highland Park, March-October 2020
Beth Tikvah Synagogue, December 2019
Madron Gallery, Chicago, October-January 2020
Gilbert Orthodontics Micro-Gallery Project with The Art Center Highland Park, 2018
Deerpath Art League “Art in the Square”, September 2016/2017/2018
North Shore Art League Art in the Park, June 2017/2018
“Life at the Water’s Edge” The Art Center, Fireplace Gallery, March 2016
2009-2019 Annual Members Exhibit, The Art Center Highland Park
City Hall Exhibit, City of Highland Park, 2013/2014/2016/2018
Art and Vision Solo Exhibit, Spex Winnetka 2013
Published in East on Central, 2012, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017
Art is Alive, 2012
Awards & Special Opportunities
United States Holocaust Memorial Museum - Artist Talk, June 2020
Program Cover Artwork, North Shore Art League Art in the Village 2018
2014, Third Place “In View” Annual Member and Faculty Show, The Art Center
2012, Finalist, Art is Alive, Highland Park
2010, Honorable Mention at Annual Members Exhibit, The Art Center
Bring the "Growing Up Jewish - Art & Storytelling" exhibit to your community and/or book an in-person or online speaking engagement:
Jacqueline Kott-Wolle jkwpaintings@gmail.com -847-312-9247
Jacqueline Kott-Wolle (b.1969) lives in Highland Park, IL where she paints full time. Born and raised in Toronto, Canada, Jacqueline has always enjoyed creative pursuits. Although she studied Social Work and has an MSW with a specialization in Community Development and Social Planning, Jacqueline managed to incorporate the arts in almost every professional position she has held. In her capacity as Executive Director of MAZON Canada, The Jewish Response to Hunger (1997-2004) she planned community art exhibits, original poster contests for students and engaged the work of local artists for fundraising purposes.
In 2005, after moving to Chicago with her family, Jacqueline fulfilled a long-time goal of developing her ability to paint by studying at The Art Center of Highland Park. Using a fresh palette of color, Kott-Wolle currently paints in oils and focuses on capturing precious moments with her family and friends. Her most recent project, entitled “Growing Up Jewish - Art and Storytelling” is a series of 35 contemporary oil paintings and personal narratives exploring her North American brand of Jewish identity and how it evolved through five generations of her family.
Jacqueline has exhibited her work in both group and solo exhibitions and lectures frequently for many organizations about her current exhibit “Growing Up Jewish – Art & Storytelling”, most notably for the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum. Jacqueline’s works are in private collections throughout the United States, Canada and Israel.
Education
- Studies at The Art Center, Highland Park, 2005-present
Exhibits
Rissman Kol Ami Gallery, Highland Park, March-October 2020
Beth Tikvah Synagogue, December 2019
Madron Gallery, Chicago, October-January 2020
Gilbert Orthodontics Micro-Gallery Project with The Art Center Highland Park, 2018
Deerpath Art League “Art in the Square”, September 2016/2017/2018
North Shore Art League Art in the Park, June 2017/2018
“Life at the Water’s Edge” The Art Center, Fireplace Gallery, March 2016
2009-2019 Annual Members Exhibit, The Art Center Highland Park
City Hall Exhibit, City of Highland Park, 2013/2014/2016/2018
Art and Vision Solo Exhibit, Spex Winnetka 2013
Published in East on Central, 2012, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017
Art is Alive, 2012
Awards & Special Opportunities
United States Holocaust Memorial Museum - Artist Talk, June 2020
Program Cover Artwork, North Shore Art League Art in the Village 2018
2014, Third Place “In View” Annual Member and Faculty Show, The Art Center
2012, Finalist, Art is Alive, Highland Park
2010, Honorable Mention at Annual Members Exhibit, The Art Center
Bring the "Growing Up Jewish - Art & Storytelling" exhibit to your community and/or book an in-person or online speaking engagement:
Jacqueline Kott-Wolle jkwpaintings@gmail.com -847-312-9247
