Kyle Lefort is an Artist who loves color, crafting, and all things small. Working in both digital and mixed media, her studio is filled with Art prints, loom knit goods, dollhouse miniatures, and other eclectic creations. Currently a Resident Artist at ART247 in Lockport NY, she can be found there making many of her whimsical creations, as well as hosting community based events and teaching art classes in various media. She approaches life with a positive Can Do attitude, loves to draw and make things, is always looking for ways to help others unlock their own creativity, and after learning how to loom knit – can’t seem to stop.
– Member of the Niagara Arts Guild –
Her work can be found for sale online on Etsy, eBay, and Society6
Instagram for new work, studio announcements, updates on ongoing charity/craftivism work, and life adventures.
Education; Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), Communication Design (Graphic Design) from Buffalo State College, 2011.
Niagara County 4-H Youth member 1995-2008
LinkedIn for online Resume
Exhibitions, Honors, and Awards
Second Place – Niagara Arts Guild Spring Exhibit
Apr 2018 ~ Niagara Arts Guild
Awarded Second Place for, “North of LA”, an original acrylic black and white landscape painting. Exhibited two pieces as a Guild member. Show held at the Niagara Historical Museum, Lockport NY.
Elements Exhibition 2018
Apr 2018 ~ Art247 Arts Center, Lockport NY
This Exhibition focused on the Five Elements of Japanese Philosophy: EARTH, WATER, FIRE, WIND, and the VOID. Personally entered and exhibited 2 original pieces related to Earth and Water.
Black and White Exhibition
Jan 2018 ~ Art247 Arts Center, Lockport NY
Annual Exhibition of Black and White only work, created by local artists throughout Western New York. Juried acceptance. Entered and exhibited 3 original pieces in 2018.
Art In The Windows Exhibition, Lockport NY
Jul 2017 ~ Lockport Main Street Inc. & Grigg Lewis Foundation
” Together with the Grigg Lewis Foundation, Lockport Main Street, Inc. has curated an art collection of 40 works by 37 local artists to transform the downtown corridor of Main Street into a walkable art gallery. ” ~ Lockport Main Street Inc.
https://www.artonmainst.com/art-in-the-windows
Black and White Exhibition
Jan 2017 ~ Art247 Arts Center, Lockport NY
Annual Exhibition of Black and White only work, created by local artists throughout Western New York. Juried acceptance. Entered and exhibited one original soft sculpture still life for the 2017 show.
Pizza Cat Party Group Invitational Show
Jan 2017 ~ Pine Apple Company, Art Gallery, Buffalo NY
Participated in the Allentown boutique gallery’s first open call invitational group show. The theme chosen was pizza, cats, and parties. Created a mixed media wall pizza which was submitted and accepted into the show by the gallery owners/resident Artists.
Black and White Exhibition
Jan 2016 ~ Art247 Arts Center, Lockport NY
Annual Exhibition of Black and White only work, created by local artists throughout Western New York. Juried acceptance. Entered and exhibited 3 original pieces in 2016.
Curious Concepts ~ Illustrations by Kyle Lefort
Mezzanine Gallery, E. H. Butler Library, Buffalo State College
Solo Art Exhibition (2011) featuring 12 original digital paintings depicting an assortment of characters, abstract scenes, and brief visual narratives.
Responsibilities included: Concept development, gallery reservations & setup, illustration, framing, design, local advertising and promotion, art print sales.
Annual Design Student Exhibition – Czurles-Nelson Gallery – Upton Hall, Buffalo State College
Buffalo State Communication Design Department
Annual Gallery showing of top design works created by students in the various Design disciplines at Buffalo State college. Juried acceptance.
2008, 2009, & 2011