About — Kate Crosgrove

Public Commissions

Justice Without Exclusion Coalition — commissioned artwork for women's rights advocacy campaign, New York, NY (2026)
RE:FORM SCHOOL — selected artwork for educational reform fundraising initiative, New York, NY (2010)

Selected Exhibitions

Square Gallery — curated by Signed & Numbered, Salt Lake City, UT (2022)
Some Strange Reaction: album record translation — curated by 212 Arts / McCaig-Welles, New York, NY (2018)
RE:FORM SCHOOL — curated by Yosi Sergant and Apple Via, New York, NY (2010)
Manifest Hope DC: In Celebration of the Inauguration of Barack Obama — curated by Yosi Sergant / Shepard Fairey, Washington, DC (2009)
Design Philadelphia Symposium Exhibition: Circles, Squares, and the City Grid, Philadelphia, PA (2007)
Graphic Noise — Museum of Design Atlanta, Atlanta, GA (2005)
Advanced Design Exhibition — Penrose Gallery, Elkins Park, PA (2005)

Publications

Fine Art

Of Dandelions and Dreamers: Selections of Art and Poetry (1998)
Art for Obama: Designing Manifest Hope and the Campaign for Change — Abrams Image (2009)
The Rest Is Up to You — Chronicle Books (2009)

Vanity Fair UK, Issues July–August (2026)
GQ UK, (2026)

Wonkavision Magazine, Issue 29 (2005)
The Big Book of Layouts — Crescent Hill Books (2007)
Urbis Magazine, April Issue (2008)
1,000 More Graphic Elements — Rockport Publishers (2009)
American Illustration 28 — Amilus Inc. (2010)
1000 Indie Posters — Rockport Publishers (2011)
CMYK Magazine: cover design, 50th Anniversary Issue; featured designer, Issues 44, 51, and 52 (2011)

Press & Film

Justice Without Exclusion Coalition — featured artwork coverage for women's rights advocacy

The New York Times — April 24, 2026

- NBC New York — April 24, 2026

- Epic RevVision — April 25, 2026

- The Riverdale Press — May 1, 2026

Manifest Hope: DC (Documentary) Directed by Al Gragg III (2009)

MANIFEST HOPE DC is a chronicle of the grassroots art movement started by SHEPARD FAIREY (Obama 'Hope' artist) and YOSI SERGANT (Evolutionary Media), that helped lead Barak Obama to victory.

Honors & Awards

Philadelphia Design Awards Winner — AIGA (2009)
STEP 100 Design Competition — Two Runner-Up Selections (2008)
Special Judges Recognition — International Design Against Fur Competition (2005)
Golden Key International Honour Society (2005–Present)
National Society of Collegiate Scholars (2003–Present)
Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society (2000–Present)

Selected Client Projects

Kate Crosgrove is a New York City-based American artist. Born in Virginia, Kate taught herself to draw and paint at a young age, earning state-wide recognition and publication in books by the age of 14. Her early achievements marked the beginning of a lifelong pursuit: transforming subconscious visions into visual experiences.

A graduate of the Tyler School of Art in Philadelphia with a BFA in Graphic and Interactive Design, Kate’s artistic voice was shaped by an unusual path. While her formal studies focused on design’s rigor and problem-solving, she continued to develop her painting and visual narrative independently, working between realism and surrealism. This dual foundation would later converge in her illustrative concert posters.

In 2009, she exhibited in the Manifest Hope show in Washington, D.C., celebrating the inauguration of Barack Obama. Since then, her art has been featured in prominent exhibitions across New York City and at Art Basel Miami, earning her a reputation for work that bridges cultural commentary, visual storytelling, and aesthetic innovation.

An avid lover of punk, experimental, and indie music, Crosgrove also creates limited-edition, hand-pulled silkscreen posters for concerts and events. Drawing from a DIY punk ethos and grassroots visual communication, these small-run works reflect the raw energy of live performance and her connection to underground music culture.

Today, Kate’s practice is deeply focused on exploring the intricate landscapes of the subconscious and conscious mind — the management of memories, belief systems, and emotional currents that shape human experience. Through this lens, her paintings become portals, inviting viewers into layered narratives that remove the boundaries between inner and outer worlds.

Beyond the studio, Kate has worked in global brand strategy, research & development, and product innovation for acclaimed design houses and consumer brands. Her roles ranged from packaging design for cosmetics, including Covergirl and D&G, to designing children’s toys for brands including Nickelodeon and Smithsonian STEM. This experience informs her artistic process, giving her a rare fluency in both creative vision and the mechanics of bringing ideas to life on an international stage.