Contact Information
📞 757-277-2177
📧 kcourage4jewelry@gmail.com
🌐 www.kcouragedesign.com
With a passion for art and healing, Kelsey Courage brings a unique blend of creative expertise and therapeutic insight to her work. Her artistic foundation is rooted in a Bachelor of Fine Art in Metalsmithing & Jewelry Design from the Savannah College of Art & Design (SCAD), complemented by minors in fibers and performance art. After a series of health complications, Kelsey recognized the power of not just creating art but also sharing the creative process. She achieved a Master’s in Science in Art Therapy & Counseling from Eastern Virginia Medical School (EVMS), specializing in trauma-informed care, depth psychology, and art in medical and educational settings.
Kelsey is a proud member of multiple arts and maker communities, including the American Art Therapy Association (AATA), The Make(HER) Collective, and the 757 Makerspace. Her work is dedicated to inspiring others to express themselves creatively, whether through her jewelry designs, art workshops, or therapeutic practices.
2018 – Present
Owner and Creator
K. Courage Designs LLC
Norfolk, VA
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Created jewelry designs both one of a kind and commercial pieces
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Handmade commission work
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Social media, marketing, customer relations
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Budgeting, accounting, sales, and inventory management
2022– Present
K. Courage Designs Store at The Painted Tree Boutiques
Virginia, VA/Midlothian, VA
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Created jewelry designs both one of a kind and commercial pieces
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Inventory and Display management
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Store design , signage and marketing
2022– Present
K. Courage Collective
Virginia, VA
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Artist recruitment and mentorship for emerging artists
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Inventory and Display management
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Social media design and marketing
2008-Present
Working Artist
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Created bodies of work for sale, exhibition, and commission
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Performance art engagements
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Coordinated community art show events
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Creative direction for photoshoots, social media, marketing, and personal relations
2016
Artist in Residence,
Elsewhere Studios
Paonia, CO
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Lived on site with other resident artists
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Engaged with the community and taught art courses
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Created collaborative community artwork
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Designed and presented a group exhibition