Polly Kernen Hart
Polly Kernen Hart, a native of Louisville, Kentucky, received her degree in Graphic Design from the University of Cincinnati. Prior to coming to Cincinnati, she studied drawing, painting and ceramics. During this time she traveled extensively throughout the western United States -
living, working and capturing this beautiful part of America.
Ms. Hart gained international experience working in design firms and studios from New York to London. After returning to Cincinnati, she worked as an art director at several design firms and advertising agencies. Polly is currently working out of a light-filled studio in the Camp Washington neighborhood of Cincinnati. She shares the space with a crew of other painters, sculptors and creatives. She has focused much of her creativity towards painting and drawing while maintaining her freelance graphic design business helping many non-profits with their design needs.
Polly’s imagery focuses on landscapes and figurative images by using a variety of mixed media. She often can be found with sketchbook or camera in hand observing the world around her. “I have always enjoyed sketching - capturing quick vignettes of people interacting with one another and recording the ever-changing vistas a landscape has to offer.
Ms. Hart is very community oriented. She has participated in many shows throughout the region and enjoys collaborating on creative projects and events that bring Cincinnati into a positive urban light.
selected publications
U&lc Magazine, New York, NY
“For A Better World” Poems and Drawings on Peace and Justice. Cincinnati, OH
Home & Garden Magazine, New York, NY
selected awards and honors
U&lc Magazine, New York, NY. International Design Competition, Award of Merit
Mainstrausse Artist Collaborative, Covington, KY. Juried Show, Award of Merit
Mason Art Show, Mason, OH. Juried Art Show, Award of Merit
selected solo or two-person shows
The Garden Market, Cincinnati, OH
Dan Binford Interiors, Cincinnati, OH
selected group shows
Manifest Drawing Center / Atelier Member
Living: Art Design Consultants
Essex Studios
The Masters, Artworks
Artibility: Art Design Consultants
Essex Group Show
A.R.T. Gallery, Wyoming, Ohio
Top 100 Artists of 2009 chosen to EXPOSE. Artworks Gallery
Penrod, Indianapolis, IN. Juried Show
Art Design Consultants, Cincinnati, OH
Wyoming Art Show, Juried Show, Wyoming, OH
The Essex Studios, Group Studio Shows,
Pyramid Hill Sculpture Park, Juried Show, Hamilton, OH
Mason Art Show, Juried Show, Mason, OH
Redtree Gallery, Invitational Show, Oakley
Summerfair, Juried Show, Coney Island
Artonomy Gallery, Cincinnati, OH
Pendleton Final Fridays, Cincinnati, OH
Pro Kids, Invitational Show. Cincinnati, OH
“Power of Six” University of Cincinnati
Marx Gallery, Covington, KY
“The View” Rosewood Gallery, Dayton, OH. Juried Show
Mary Ran Gallery, Cincinnati, OH. Invitational Show
Art on the Square, Juried Show. Cincinnati, OH
Dalton Street Studio, Cincinnati, OH
Art in the Evening - Invitational Show Cincinnati, OH
Art Design Consultants, Invitational Show
“Again” The Glendale Gallery. Cincinnati, OH
The Carnegie Visual + Performing Arts Center, Covington, KY
Cinergy Traveling Exhibit - Juried Show - Traveling Exhibit in the Midwest
Mainstrausse Artist Collaborative - Juried Show - Award Winner
Hyde Park Art Show Cincinnati, OH.
Art Effects Gallery, Mt. Adams, OH.
U&lc Gallery - International Design Competition - Award Winner - NYC
CAGE Gallery
living, working and capturing this beautiful part of America.
Ms. Hart gained international experience working in design firms and studios from New York to London. After returning to Cincinnati, she worked as an art director at several design firms and advertising agencies. Polly is currently working out of a light-filled studio in the Camp Washington neighborhood of Cincinnati. She shares the space with a crew of other painters, sculptors and creatives. She has focused much of her creativity towards painting and drawing while maintaining her freelance graphic design business helping many non-profits with their design needs.
Polly’s imagery focuses on landscapes and figurative images by using a variety of mixed media. She often can be found with sketchbook or camera in hand observing the world around her. “I have always enjoyed sketching - capturing quick vignettes of people interacting with one another and recording the ever-changing vistas a landscape has to offer.
Ms. Hart is very community oriented. She has participated in many shows throughout the region and enjoys collaborating on creative projects and events that bring Cincinnati into a positive urban light.
selected publications
U&lc Magazine, New York, NY
“For A Better World” Poems and Drawings on Peace and Justice. Cincinnati, OH
Home & Garden Magazine, New York, NY
selected awards and honors
U&lc Magazine, New York, NY. International Design Competition, Award of Merit
Mainstrausse Artist Collaborative, Covington, KY. Juried Show, Award of Merit
Mason Art Show, Mason, OH. Juried Art Show, Award of Merit
selected solo or two-person shows
The Garden Market, Cincinnati, OH
Dan Binford Interiors, Cincinnati, OH
selected group shows
Manifest Drawing Center / Atelier Member
Living: Art Design Consultants
Essex Studios
The Masters, Artworks
Artibility: Art Design Consultants
Essex Group Show
A.R.T. Gallery, Wyoming, Ohio
Top 100 Artists of 2009 chosen to EXPOSE. Artworks Gallery
Penrod, Indianapolis, IN. Juried Show
Art Design Consultants, Cincinnati, OH
Wyoming Art Show, Juried Show, Wyoming, OH
The Essex Studios, Group Studio Shows,
Pyramid Hill Sculpture Park, Juried Show, Hamilton, OH
Mason Art Show, Juried Show, Mason, OH
Redtree Gallery, Invitational Show, Oakley
Summerfair, Juried Show, Coney Island
Artonomy Gallery, Cincinnati, OH
Pendleton Final Fridays, Cincinnati, OH
Pro Kids, Invitational Show. Cincinnati, OH
“Power of Six” University of Cincinnati
Marx Gallery, Covington, KY
“The View” Rosewood Gallery, Dayton, OH. Juried Show
Mary Ran Gallery, Cincinnati, OH. Invitational Show
Art on the Square, Juried Show. Cincinnati, OH
Dalton Street Studio, Cincinnati, OH
Art in the Evening - Invitational Show Cincinnati, OH
Art Design Consultants, Invitational Show
“Again” The Glendale Gallery. Cincinnati, OH
The Carnegie Visual + Performing Arts Center, Covington, KY
Cinergy Traveling Exhibit - Juried Show - Traveling Exhibit in the Midwest
Mainstrausse Artist Collaborative - Juried Show - Award Winner
Hyde Park Art Show Cincinnati, OH.
Art Effects Gallery, Mt. Adams, OH.
U&lc Gallery - International Design Competition - Award Winner - NYC
CAGE Gallery
