Karen Godecke
Liturgical Fiber Artist
3612 Wenig Rd NE
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
Ph: 319-378-0081
EDUCATION
M.A., Thesis in Art, the University of Iowa, School of Art, Art History
B.A. with Honors, Art & Education, Valparaiso University
PROFESSIONAL CREDENTIALS
Master Educator, Iowa Teaching License, Art, K-6, and Grades 7-12
COMMUNITY SERVICE IN ART
2011 - 2009 Worship Art Installations, Trinity Lutheran Church, Cedar Rapids, IA
2009, Liturgical Art Workshop, Faith Lutheran Church, Appleton, WI.
2009, Liturgical Art Workshop, Peace Lutheran Church, Hutchinson, MN.
2008 - 1999, Artist and Community-Made Sanctuary Art Installations, altar frontals, stoles, Bethany Lutheran Church, LCMS, Cedar Rapids, IA.
2011 - 2006, Music Concert Backdrops, Trinity Lutheran School, LCMS, Cedar Rapids, IA.
2008, Experiential Art Workshop, ELCA Planning Retreat, ’09 National Youth Gathering, New Orleans, LA.
2008, Liturgical Art Workshop, ELCA Southeastern Iowa District Conference, Cedar Rapids, IA.
2007, “Community-Made Visual Expressions of Faith for the Worship Setting”, Institute of Liturgical Studies, Valparaiso University, Valparaiso, IN
2007, 2006, Panelist, Iowa Arts Council Major Grants Advisory Panels, Des Moines, IA.
2006, Lutheran Women’s Missionary League District Convention Art Backdrop, Theme, Cedar Rapids, IA.
2006, Lutherans for Life National Convention Art, Cedar Rapids, IA.
2005, Juror, College Hill Arts Festival, Cedar Falls, IA.
1999 - 1996, Docent Volunteer, Cedar Rapids Museum of Art, Cedar Rapids, IA.
1998 - 2000, Family Advisory Council Member, Children’s Hospital of Iowa, the University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics, Iowa City, IA.
COMMISSIONED ART
2011, Red Paraments and Vestments, Immanuel Lutheran Church, Valparaiso, IN
2010, Chancel Hangings (5 Sets), St. Matthew Lutheran Church, Rocklin, CA
2010, Advent Hangings, Trinity Presbyterian Church, Woodbury, MN
2009, Lenten Altarcloth, Stole, Bethany Lutheran Church, Cedar Rapids, IA.
2008, Time of the Church Chancel Hangings, Trinity Presbyterian Church, Woodbury, MN.
2008, Chancel Hangings, Vinton Lutheran Home Chapel, Vinton, IA.
2004, Textile Adaptation of Grant Wood Painting, Turner Alley Visitors Center, Cedar Rapids Museum of Art, Cedar Rapids, IA.
2004 - 2003, Chancel Hangings and Stoles (5 sets), Shepherd of The Lakes Lutheran Church, LCMS, Brighton, MI.
2003, Harwood Place Fiber Art, Wauwatosa, WI.
2002, Scheidt Memorial Fiber Art, Lutheran Church of The Redeemer, LCMS, Birmingham, MI.
2000, Art purchased for permanent collection, Hotel Pattee, Perry, IA.
1995, Art purchased for permanent collection, Brauer Museum of Art, Valparaiso University, Valparaiso, IN.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE IN PUBLIC & PRIVATE EDUCATION VENUES
2002 - 1995, Art Teacher Substitute, Cedar Rapids Metro Schools, IA.
2000 - 1999, Education Director, Cedar Rapids Museum of Art, Cedar Rapids, IA.
2001 - 1999, Director/Administrator, Summer Art Camps, Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
1999 - 1998, Art Specialist, Summit School Summer Camps, Cedar Rapids, IA.
1983 - 1982, Arts Rater, American College Testing Program (College Outcome Measures Project), Iowa City, IA.
1979 - 1978, Teaching Assistant, the University of Iowa, School of Art, Art History, Iowa City, IA.
1976 - 1972, Art Specialist, K-12, Knox Community Schools, Knox, Indiana.
EXHIBITIONS
2010 Biennial Liturgical and Sacred Art Exhibit, May 1-29, Springfield Art Association, Springfield, IL.
2008, 2006, Biennial Liturgical and Sacred Art Juried Exhibitions, Springfield Art Association, Springfield, IL.
2004, “Imagio: A Juried Exhibition of Religious Themes in Art,” Concordia University, Seward, NE.
2002, Christian Art Show, Ascension Lutheran Church, LCMS, East Lansing, MI.
1997, 1996, Arts Iowa City, Center Gallery, Iowa City, IA.
1996, “Three Fiber Artists”, Mt. Mercy College, Cedar Rapids, IA.
1995, Solo Exhibition, Cedar Rapids Chamber of Commerce Gallery(Metropolitan Arts Council), Cedar Rapids, IA.
1994, Solo Exhibition, Mueller Commons Gallery, Valparaiso University. Valparaiso, IN.
1993, Solo Exhibition, Project Art, the University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics, Iowa City, IA.
1987, Solo Exhibition, Mueller Commons Gallery, Valparaiso University, Valparaiso, IN.
1986, Solo Exhibition, Project Art, the University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics, Iowa City, IA.
