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B I O
Klaire Smith was born in the hills of Southern Ohio and raised in Portsmouth; the region having always been a point of inspiration. Attending the University of Rio Grande, Klaire graduated with honors in 2016 with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree. While in college they took a special interest in supplemental education methods and collaboration. Klaire was certified as a Professional Printer at the Tamarind Institute in Albuquerque, New Mexico studying lithography and was trained professionally as a collaborator. Personally, Klaire's work touches on regionalism, Appalachia, and the drug epidemic that so many are experiencing within our communities. Klaire is currently recognized on the Ohio Arts Council Teaching Artist Roster, serving central and southern Ohio.