Artists
Caroline Crockett Kneese
Artist Bio
Caroline Crockett Kneese was born and raised in Dallas, TX and is a 5th generation Dallas native on both sides of her family. Kneese graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in 2002 from Southern Methodist University, Dallas TX. Immediately after graduating, she participated in gallery exhibitions around Dallas, created commissioned artworks, taught art classes to children, and interned at the Dallas Center for Contemporary Art. In 2003, Kneese started working for Art Ability, which is an art consulting firm located in Dallas’ Design District. She was manager and lead consultant there for 3 years before deciding to venture off and open her own art gallery. Kneese opened Cerulean Gallery in University Park’s Snider Plaza in March 2006. She exhibited over 75 artists in 33 exhibitions in addition to hosting dozens of private events and charity fundraisers. In September 2009, Kneese moved to Amarillo, TX and opened Cerulean Gallery on January 16, 2015.
BORN
Dallas, TX
EDUCATION
Southern Methodist University
Bachelors of Fine Arts, 2002
Concentration: Painting
EXHIBITIONS
2006 – Present, Cerulean Gallery
2001, “Seven Days of Dialog”, Q.E.D. Gallery, Dallas, TX
2001, Bachelors of Fine Arts Show, Pollock Gallery, SMU, Dallas, TX
AWARDS
2001, SMU Art Scholarship Award
2001, SMU Zelle Award
EMPLOYMENT
2006 – Present, Founder/Director of Cerulean Gallery, www.theceruleangallery.com
2003 – 2006, Art Ability, Dallas, TX: Manager and Lead Art Consultant
2002 – 2004, Dallas Center for Contemporary Art: Intern and Auctioneer
2003, Art Stop, Dallas, TX: Contract teacher
1994 – 1997, Magnetic Attractions/The Dog Company, Dallas, TX: Buyer, Manager, Sales
CURRENT SOCIAL CLUBS/VOLUNTEER OUTREACH
2017 – Present: Amarillo Chamber of Commerce, Arts Committee Member
2016 – Present: The Amarillo Symphony, Board Member
2014 – Present: Amarillo Country Club Member
2012 – 2016: Vagabond Dance Club Member
2006 – 2015: Junior League of Dallas/Amarillo
2013: Ronald McDonald House, “A Chair Affair” participant
2010 – 2015: Westminster Presbyterian Church Missions Committee Member
2006 – 2009: Dallas Museum of Art Junior Association
2004 – 2009: Cotillion Club, Dallas, TX
2003 – 2009: Slipper Club, Dallas, TX