Colleen Kelsey is an artist who primarily paints, draws and writes poetry.  Colleen was born and raised in Centerville, OH. She received her MFA in painting from American University, a BFA from Asbury University and spent several summers studying painting at the Chautauqua School of Art and traveling Italy.

Colleen's practice explores social political topics from the lens of a feminist.  She is interested in the relationship that exists between self and community.  Working in series she explores topics of gender, motherhood and social political narratives.

​Colleen Kelsey has exhibited her work both nationally and internationally.   Currently  she is an art teacher in the Dayton Public Schools and lives with her husband Jeremy Long, the painter,  and their three children in Dayton, OH. Colleen also curates exhibitions that grow community through Kelsey Projects. 

For more information on Colleen Kelsey's work or to be added to the mailing list send an email to ckelseystudio(at)gmail.com or call 937-952-0246

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