I am now employed at Smithy Center for the Arts in Cooperstown, New York. As gallery manager and fundraising assistant, I know there will be a lot of work ahead of me, but the motivation I find working in a position that dedicates itself to maintaing the arts will be enough. This summer will be a great season for the center with many talented artists, classes, music and theater performances. It’s going to be an incredible experience. Also, for those interested: My writer blog

If you’re missing my CREATIVE WORKS, remember you can always visit my archive of creative posts: All my Creative Writing Posts All my Favorite Posts in my Writing Portfolio I have been writing, but it’s either stuff for my book (not sharing) or been more personal (not sharing). Perhaps I’ll write something up for you all very soon though! xx, Kristin #people #creativity #culture #illustration #inspiration #Arts

The complete and latest project for Kingston University, under editor Alison Hill: Rhythm & Muse Festival. To hire me as your personal designer, please email: kristin.e.bergene@gmail.com xx, Kristin #writing #artdesign #freelance #brochure #music #illustration #entertainment #Design #Business #graphicdesign #inspiration #Arts

I was recently approached by editor Alison Hill to design a book cover for the upcoming publication of Lyrical Beats. The book was a Rhythm & Muse publication. Here is the final product: I will link up when the book becomes available for purchase. It is sure to be filled with the great talent that is associated with Kingston University writers. xx, Kristin #literature #PublishingandPrinting #Bookcover #publish #illustration #Art #Author #Design #Business #graphicdesign #Arts

Get ready for this shameless plug: The Online Publication that I had worked on last summer, Time Frame, has come back to life! We put together a new team, including some of the old dedicated members, and are more excited than ever to get this site working again. Together we have taken what we learned from round one and with productive brainstorming have begun the changes that we believe will lead us in the right direction. We have already developed a brand new and appropriate

In the upcoming anthology Ripple, I have been asked to create the interior illustrations. Unlike other years, this year they are producing two copies of the book which requires two illustrators. Dorin Rufer is the other willing and talented illustrator. We’ve been asked to create a selection of birds that fit in the book’s theme – ‘A Moment in Time.’ The book will be ready for the market in early May. In the days after the launch party I will provide the series of my birds to