Work

-Owner/Designer/Maker of Black Swamp

-Design Partner at Joseph Thompson Woodworks

-Freelance Designer, Creative Consultant, Writer, Photographer, and Marketing/PR professional with experience in a variety of industries including agriculture, retail, healthcare and others.

-Artist specializing in a variety of mediums, including sculpture, photography, digital arts, and wood.

-Available for public speaking and teaching opportunities.

To hire Katie, please email her directly at Katie.Kozar(at)gmail.com

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Television

2013
–#DearCongress Social Media Video Contribution, TODAY, NBC News

Exhibitions, Collections and Projects

2018
-Charleston Night Bazaar, Charleston, SC
-ICE Atlanta Fall Market, Atlanta, GA

2017
-Cistern Oak Collection, College of Charleston Alumni Association, Charleston, SC

2015
–SC State Museum “Carolina Makers” Exhibit, Columbia, SC
-ICE Atlanta Summer Market, Atlanta, GA

2014
-One of a Kind Show and Sale, Chicago, IL
-Root City Market, Atlanta, GA
-Renegade Craft Fair Summer and Mini Markets, Chicago, IL
-Lowcountry Artist Market, Charleston, SC
–LOCAL Makers Series featuring Joseph Thompson Woodworks and Black Swamp, Dwelling, Charleston, SC

2013
–One of a Kind Show and Sale, Chicago, IL
-Art with a BANGS, Redux Contemporary Art Center, Charleston, SC
–American Craft Council, Atlanta, GA

2012
–One of a Kind Show and Sale, Chicago, IL
–Antique and Design Center, High Point Market October 2012, High Point, NC
–25: Target Gallery Celebrates 25 Years, Target Gallery at the Torpedo Arts Center, Alexandria, VA
–American Craft Council, Atlanta, GA

2011
–American Craft Council, Atlanta, GA

Kickstarter Campaigns

2015
–Little Beaver Builds a Bed – A Children’s Book, Successfully funded, August 2015

2014
–Black Swamp  Naturally Inspired Jewelry, Successfully funded, November 2014

Presentations

2012
–Artist Talk – 24th Annual Decatur Arts Festival – Fine Arts Exhibition, Dalton Gallery at Agnes Scott College, Atlanta, GA

Bibliography

2015
-Thompson, Katie, Solecki, Kristen, “Little Beaver Builds a Bed,” BookBaby

2013
-Aboyan, Laura, “Columbia Food A History of Cuisine in the Famously Hot City”, History Press

Podcasts

2018
-Modern Woodworkers Association Podcast – November 24, 2018 Episode

Other Previous Work and Contributions

TheDigitel.com, Charleston, SC
Charleston Farmers Market Assistant Manager and Finance Assistant, City of Charleston’s Office of Cultural Affairs, Charleston, SC
REDUX Contemporary Art Center, Internship, Charleston, SC
Oxy-Acetylene Welding Course at Mirabella-Finch Studio, Augusta, GA
Dwell.com
Pinckney’s Produce Community Supported Agriculture Program, Marketing and Membership Coordinator, Holly Hill, SC and Beaufort, SC