Portraits of Camden Artist Talks: Kimberly Camp

These programs are the perfect way to take a break and experience Portraits of Camden exhibition on a deeper level. Hear the artists talk about their work and/or demonstrate their process at the posted dates, times, and locations. All are invited, admission is free, and street parking is suggested for this series.

About the Artist

"The (Im)Perfect Couple" by Kimberly Camp

Kimberly Camp was born in Camden, NJ and currently lives in Collingswood, NJ, where she owns and operates Galerie Marie. She is best known for her handmade dolls and paintings.. Camp graduated with a BA in Studio Arts and Art History from University of Pittsburgh and a MS in Arts Administration from Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA. Camp’s awards include the 2020 Award of Excellence: Craft Makes Us Human from the American Craft Council; Roger L. Stevens Award for Contributions to the Arts and Culture, Carnegie Mellon University; and City of Camden Arts Achievement Award (1984). 

“I grew up in Camden, and I have so many fond memories of the city. My mother and I would walk up and down Broadway to the department stores and little shops and boutiques all up and down the road. Being brought up in Camden had a profound impact on my art. My first two art teachers I ever had taught in Camden. I would spend time at the Carnegie Library, then go to the art supply store across the street where the owner knew me by name. I spent most of my time in that shop. I bought my first set of paints there when acrylics first came out in 1968. The first painting I ever made was displayed in the shop window, at the owner’s request”.