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ABOUT FRED KAPLAN

Education 
From a very young age, it had been Fred Kaplan’s ambition to become an artist. That ambition led him to study at the Samuel S. Fleisher Art Memorial and Pennsylvania Academy of The Fine Arts (Painting Certificate, Post-baccalaureate, MFA), with additional studies at the University of The Arts and the Advanced Theoretical and Critical Studies program at the Barnes Foundation.

History
During his journey, Fred enjoyed success as a graphic designer, illustrator, editor, and marketing consultant. Among his clients were Merck & Co., American Red Cross, National Park Service, DAW Books, American Academy of Periodontology, Ellery Queen’s Mystery Magazine, Animation Arts Associates, and Hospital of The University of Pennsylvania.

Awards
Fred now pursues a career of making and exhibiting pictures, and teaching others how to make pictures. His artwork has received awards from American Artist magazine, Art Directors Club of Philadelphia, and American Artists Professional League. He has also been recognized by the Violette de Mazia Trust, American Artists Fund, and Pennsylvania Academy of The Fine Arts, among others. In addition, he has been asked to serve as an exhibit juror several times.

Exhibits and Collections 
Fred work has been exhibited in many group and one-person shows at galleries, institutions and museums throughout the eastern United States. His artwork is well represented in many private, corporate, and museum collections. Fred's artwork may be seen at Tyme Gallery in Havertown, PA, and on the Gallery page of this web site.

Teaching Background 
Currently, Fred teaches at the Pennsylvania Academy of The Fine Arts, Samuel S. Fleisher Art Memorial, Yellow Springs, and Cumberland County College. He has also previously taught at Camden County College, Delaware County Community College, Wallingford Arts Center, and Main Line Arts Center. For information about open-enrollment classes and workshops, please visit the Classes & Workshops page.

Contact
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