Kristie Wickwire is a creative leader originally from Athens, Georgia. She has a BFA in fine art and creative writing from the Sam Fox School of Design and Visual Arts at Washington University in St. Louis. Kristie currently lives and works in St. Louis, Missouri.
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EDUCATION
2017
Saint Louis University: John Cook School of Business | St. Louis, MO
Executive Education Program Certificate in Leading for Creativity
2013
Washington University in St. Louis: Sam Fox School of Design & Visual Art | St. Louis, MO
BFA with a Major in Painting and a Minor in Writing
2011
Santa Reparata International School of Art (SRISA) | Florence, Italy
Spring semester study abroad with focus on contemporary art practices, Renaissance art history, and Italian language & culture
HONORS & AWARDS
2019 Awesome Foundation Grant Recipient
2018-2019 INVANTI Entrepreneurial Fellow
2013 Third Place in public art contest, granted by the University City Municipal Commission on Arts and Letters, Inc.
2012-2013 Sigma Tau Delta International English Honorary
2010-2011 Dean’s List, 2 semesters
2009-2013 Enterprise Holdings Scholar
2009-2011 Costa Farms Scholar
PUBLICATIONS
Foreword for Artist Catalog, Not A Passive Journey: Ann Wimsatt, Bruno David Gallery Publishing, 2017.
Seven Editorial Statements, Issues 1-7 of Please Hold Magazine, 2014-2016.
“An Elephant Never Forgets,” Issue 6 of PIECRUST Magazine, “Mincemeat,” 2014.
INVITED TALKS
INVANTI Cohort 2 Showcase: "My [City] Scene" Venture Pitch, South Bend Civic Theatre, March 2019.
South Bend on Purpose Podcast: "Live at the Exner: Pete Buttigieg in Conversation with INVANTI", February 2019.
Chimes Junior Honorary Banquet: “Citizenship” Theme, Washington University in St. Louis, February 2017.
Olin School of Business: Economics of Entertainment Course "Creativity Challenges", Washington University in St. Louis, October and November 2016.
88.1 KDHX Podcast: "Literature for the Halibut" Episode 021, January 2016.
PechaKucha Night #18: STL Design Week Edition, Contemporary Art Museum - St. Louis, September 2015.
88.1 KDHX Radio Show: "Literature for the Halibut" Live Broadcast, December 2014.
GROUP EXHIBITIONS
2019
Women, Home, and the Revolution of Memory | South Bend Civic Theatre | South Bend, IN
2017
Creator's Gallery | Washington University Mallinckrodt Center rm. 128 | St. Louis, MO
2015
Online Dating IRL | Whisk | St. Louis, MO
2014
Cherokee Print League Holiday Sale: Preview Party | Hydraulic Pictures | St. Louis, MO
2013
A Pop of Color Artist Showcase | The Vino Gallery | St. Louis, MO
Department Show | Washington University Walker Hall rm. 201A | St. Louis, MO
This Must Be the Place | 2276 S Jefferson Ave | St. Louis, MO
Kranzberg Book Studio Open House | Nancy Spirtas Kranzberg Studio for the Illustrated Book | St. Louis, MO
Community Visuals: A Student Exhibition in 2-Dimensions | University City Public Library | University City, MO
9 x considered: A Painting BFA Exhibition | Des Lee Gallery | St. Louis, MO
2012
Recontextualized | Contemporary Art Museum | St. Louis, MO
According To: | Los Caminos Gallery | St. Louis, MO
Core 2 Show | Des Lee Gallery | St. Louis, MO
2011
Fresh Cookies | ArtDimensions | St. Louis, MO
Florence Study Abroad Exhibition | Bixby Hall | St. Louis, MO
Spring Exhibition | SRISA | Florence, Italy
SOLO EXHIBITION
2009
Senior Showcase | Clarke Central High School | Athens, GA
BIBLIOGRAPHY
2018
INVANTI Ventures: "Kristie Wickwire Leaves St. Louis, Missouri to Join INVANTI, a Startup Generator in the Midwest." Medium. September.
2014
Rinaldi, Autumn: "Art Outside of the Box" OnStL. November.
2013
Fox-Dichter, Sophia: "BFA Seniors Showcase Bodies of Work" Student Life. April.
2012
Barone, Laura: “Tonight Only! According to: @ Los Caminos.” Arched Art Now. April.
OTHER ART & WRITING EXPERIENCE
2019
Founder/President | South Bend Zine Club first and second gatherings | South Bend, IN
2018
Co-Organizer & Website Manager | Fifth Annual St. Louis Small Press Expo | St. Louis, MO
Website & Pitch Deck Design | Invisibly | St. Louis, MO
2017
Faculty Website Design | Olin Business School | St. Louis, MO
Curator | First Annual Creator's Gallery: An Interdisciplinary Exhibition | St. Louis, MO
Co-Organizer & Website Manager | Fourth Annual St. Louis Small Press Expo | St. Louis, MO
Program Curriculum Developer & Coordinator | 3-Day Freelance Bootcamp | St. Louis, MO
Lead Coordinator | Skandalaris Center's Creative Entrepreneurship Initiative | St. Louis, MO
2016
Co-Organizer | Third Annual St. Louis Small Press Expo | St. Louis, MO
Editor-in-Chief/Curator | Please Hold Magazine issues 6, 7 (WIP), 8 (WIP) | St. Louis, MO
2015
Departmental Digital & Print Marketing Material Design | Olin Business School | St. Louis, MO
Website & Logo Design | Cite-Works Architects | St. Louis, MO
Website & Logo Design | Craft Beer Coolers | St. Louis, MO
Editor-in-Chief/Curator | Please Hold Magazine issues 2, 3, 4, 5 | St. Louis, MO
2014
Founder/Curator & Brand Designer | Please Hold Magazine issue 1 | St. Louis, MO
Creator/Lead Organizer/Curator & Brand Designer | International Short Film Showcase | St. Louis, MO
Co-Organizer | First Annual St. Louis Small Press Expo | St. Louis, MO
Staff Writer | PIECRUST Magazine | St. Louis, MO
2013
Gallery Assistant | The Pulitzer Foundation for the Arts | St. Louis, MO
Editorial Intern | PIECRUST Magazine | St. Louis, MO
2012
Poetry Collaboration | Skipped Generation Writing Project | St. Louis, MO
2011
Tour Guide at Santa Maria del Fiore | Ars et Fides | Florence, Italy
2010
Backdrop Design | All Student Theater’s “Peter Pan” | Beaumont Pavillion | St. Louis, MO
2009
Band Interview with We All Have Hooks For Hands | Eleven Magazine | St. Louis, MO
Mural | Athens Area Arts Council’s “Art Decko” Project | College Avenue Parking Deck | Athens, GA
2017
Saint Louis University: John Cook School of Business | St. Louis, MO
Executive Education Program Certificate in Leading for Creativity
2013
Washington University in St. Louis: Sam Fox School of Design & Visual Art | St. Louis, MO
BFA with a Major in Painting and a Minor in Writing
2011
Santa Reparata International School of Art (SRISA) | Florence, Italy
Spring semester study abroad with focus on contemporary art practices, Renaissance art history, and Italian language & culture
HONORS & AWARDS
2019 Awesome Foundation Grant Recipient
2018-2019 INVANTI Entrepreneurial Fellow
2013 Third Place in public art contest, granted by the University City Municipal Commission on Arts and Letters, Inc.
2012-2013 Sigma Tau Delta International English Honorary
2010-2011 Dean’s List, 2 semesters
2009-2013 Enterprise Holdings Scholar
2009-2011 Costa Farms Scholar
PUBLICATIONS
Foreword for Artist Catalog, Not A Passive Journey: Ann Wimsatt, Bruno David Gallery Publishing, 2017.
Seven Editorial Statements, Issues 1-7 of Please Hold Magazine, 2014-2016.
“An Elephant Never Forgets,” Issue 6 of PIECRUST Magazine, “Mincemeat,” 2014.
INVITED TALKS
INVANTI Cohort 2 Showcase: "My [City] Scene" Venture Pitch, South Bend Civic Theatre, March 2019.
South Bend on Purpose Podcast: "Live at the Exner: Pete Buttigieg in Conversation with INVANTI", February 2019.
Chimes Junior Honorary Banquet: “Citizenship” Theme, Washington University in St. Louis, February 2017.
Olin School of Business: Economics of Entertainment Course "Creativity Challenges", Washington University in St. Louis, October and November 2016.
88.1 KDHX Podcast: "Literature for the Halibut" Episode 021, January 2016.
PechaKucha Night #18: STL Design Week Edition, Contemporary Art Museum - St. Louis, September 2015.
88.1 KDHX Radio Show: "Literature for the Halibut" Live Broadcast, December 2014.
GROUP EXHIBITIONS
2019
Women, Home, and the Revolution of Memory | South Bend Civic Theatre | South Bend, IN
2017
Creator's Gallery | Washington University Mallinckrodt Center rm. 128 | St. Louis, MO
2015
Online Dating IRL | Whisk | St. Louis, MO
2014
Cherokee Print League Holiday Sale: Preview Party | Hydraulic Pictures | St. Louis, MO
2013
A Pop of Color Artist Showcase | The Vino Gallery | St. Louis, MO
Department Show | Washington University Walker Hall rm. 201A | St. Louis, MO
This Must Be the Place | 2276 S Jefferson Ave | St. Louis, MO
Kranzberg Book Studio Open House | Nancy Spirtas Kranzberg Studio for the Illustrated Book | St. Louis, MO
Community Visuals: A Student Exhibition in 2-Dimensions | University City Public Library | University City, MO
9 x considered: A Painting BFA Exhibition | Des Lee Gallery | St. Louis, MO
2012
Recontextualized | Contemporary Art Museum | St. Louis, MO
According To: | Los Caminos Gallery | St. Louis, MO
Core 2 Show | Des Lee Gallery | St. Louis, MO
2011
Fresh Cookies | ArtDimensions | St. Louis, MO
Florence Study Abroad Exhibition | Bixby Hall | St. Louis, MO
Spring Exhibition | SRISA | Florence, Italy
SOLO EXHIBITION
2009
Senior Showcase | Clarke Central High School | Athens, GA
BIBLIOGRAPHY
2018
INVANTI Ventures: "Kristie Wickwire Leaves St. Louis, Missouri to Join INVANTI, a Startup Generator in the Midwest." Medium. September.
2014
Rinaldi, Autumn: "Art Outside of the Box" OnStL. November.
2013
Fox-Dichter, Sophia: "BFA Seniors Showcase Bodies of Work" Student Life. April.
2012
Barone, Laura: “Tonight Only! According to: @ Los Caminos.” Arched Art Now. April.
OTHER ART & WRITING EXPERIENCE
2019
Founder/President | South Bend Zine Club first and second gatherings | South Bend, IN
2018
Co-Organizer & Website Manager | Fifth Annual St. Louis Small Press Expo | St. Louis, MO
Website & Pitch Deck Design | Invisibly | St. Louis, MO
2017
Faculty Website Design | Olin Business School | St. Louis, MO
Curator | First Annual Creator's Gallery: An Interdisciplinary Exhibition | St. Louis, MO
Co-Organizer & Website Manager | Fourth Annual St. Louis Small Press Expo | St. Louis, MO
Program Curriculum Developer & Coordinator | 3-Day Freelance Bootcamp | St. Louis, MO
Lead Coordinator | Skandalaris Center's Creative Entrepreneurship Initiative | St. Louis, MO
2016
Co-Organizer | Third Annual St. Louis Small Press Expo | St. Louis, MO
Editor-in-Chief/Curator | Please Hold Magazine issues 6, 7 (WIP), 8 (WIP) | St. Louis, MO
2015
Departmental Digital & Print Marketing Material Design | Olin Business School | St. Louis, MO
Website & Logo Design | Cite-Works Architects | St. Louis, MO
Website & Logo Design | Craft Beer Coolers | St. Louis, MO
Editor-in-Chief/Curator | Please Hold Magazine issues 2, 3, 4, 5 | St. Louis, MO
2014
Founder/Curator & Brand Designer | Please Hold Magazine issue 1 | St. Louis, MO
Creator/Lead Organizer/Curator & Brand Designer | International Short Film Showcase | St. Louis, MO
Co-Organizer | First Annual St. Louis Small Press Expo | St. Louis, MO
Staff Writer | PIECRUST Magazine | St. Louis, MO
2013
Gallery Assistant | The Pulitzer Foundation for the Arts | St. Louis, MO
Editorial Intern | PIECRUST Magazine | St. Louis, MO
2012
Poetry Collaboration | Skipped Generation Writing Project | St. Louis, MO
2011
Tour Guide at Santa Maria del Fiore | Ars et Fides | Florence, Italy
2010
Backdrop Design | All Student Theater’s “Peter Pan” | Beaumont Pavillion | St. Louis, MO
2009
Band Interview with We All Have Hooks For Hands | Eleven Magazine | St. Louis, MO
Mural | Athens Area Arts Council’s “Art Decko” Project | College Avenue Parking Deck | Athens, GA