Background

Originally from Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Graduated from Western Michigan University in December 2001 with a Bachelor of Fine Arts.   

Art Studio Proprietor since 2001
(Park Trades Building Kalamazoo, 1111 Godfrey Grand Rapids, and currently Home Studio).

2014

Tree of Life commissioned by Lutheran Church

2013

Rhythm Machine #1 shown at Blandford Nature Center SiTELAB

2012

Twin metal-frame bar stool commission with reclaimed pickel barrel seats

2010

Wrench Bowl in Grand Rapids Festival of The Arts Area Show

2009

Instructor at Kalamazoo Institute of Arts -
Fall Semester Lawn Sculpture

May-June volunteered for the Grand Rapids Festival of The Arts.

18th April - Earth Week - Table of ceramic work shown at Farmer & Artisan Market @ Grand Rapids Public Library

2008

Committed to working with the Grand Rapids Festival of The Arts as a volunteer for juried art exhibition.

2007

Spring and fall 2007 Destination 1111 event coordination and brought in local artists for the event.

2006

Assisted the removal of Dale Chihuly exhibition from the KIA

Installed and coordinated safe placement of art to be viewed for the Kalamazoo Institute of the arts for the 2005-2006 Art Outreach season. 

2005

My life experience has compelled me to soften the human condition through the means of art. I am primarily a three dimensional artist working in an interdisciplinary format.
--Jon Kloote

Organized, facilitated, and hosted an open studio event at 432 East Paterson in Kalamazoo, MI.  Involvement consisted of contacting artists and setting up exhibit space for the show.

2004

Recipient of the Gilmore Emerging Artist Grant