EDUCATION
2006 MA in Intercultural Studies, magna cum laude, Wheaton College, Wheaton, IL
2001 MFA in Studio Art, concentration in sculpture, magna cum laude, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI
1997 BA in Fine Arts, magna cum laude, Hillsdale College, Hillsdale, MI
Fall 1996 Center for Medieval and Renaissance Studies, Oxford University, England
Summer 1995 Florence Academy of Art, Florence Italy
COMMISSIONS
In Progress Prime Consulting, Portland, ME, “Freedom,” bronze sculpture
2010 Faith Presbyterian Church, “Beloved 2,”60‘x30‘x80,’ multimedia installation
2004-2009 Covenant College, Lookout Mountain., GA, “Creation,” six 9’x 6‘x18”ceramic arches
2009 Rocky Mountain Mennonite Camp, Camp Chapel, “Seven Doves,” 48”x32”, ceramic relief
2007 Dr. Roger Vieth, Chattanooga, TN, “Branches,” 36”x12”x8”, ceramic sculpture
2002 Knox Presbyterian Church, “Beloved,” 30‘x30‘x12’, interactive multimedia installation
2002 Ann Arbor Christian Reformed Church, Ann Arbor, MI, interactive installation,50‘x12,multimedia
2001 Dr. James Juroe, Hillsdale, MI, “Luddington,” 24’x8’, acrylic mural
2001 First Baptist Church, Hillsdale, MI, “The Gleaners,” 12”x8”, drawing
2001 Robert and Arabella Wujek, Grosse Pointe, MI, 3 portraits, 28”x20”, charcoal
2000 John and Abigail Wujek, Grosse Pointe, MI, portrait, 13”x12”, watercolor
2000 Charles and Polly Weidhas, Ballwin, MO, 2 portraits, 15”x8”, watercolor
1999 Hillsdale College, Hillsdale, Michigan, “Arbor Boughs,” 30”x30”, watercolor
1999 Sarah and Ben Miller, Joseph, OR, Untitled, 12”x8”, watercolor
1998 Hillsdale Community Hospital, Hillsdale, MI, “The Family,” 30”x18”, patina plaster relief
1997 Pi Beta Phi Sorority, Hillsdale, MI, “Mountain Air,” 16”x 12”, pen and ink
1997 Dr. Dawn Vaugley, Hillsdale, MI, “Imagination”, 4’x3’ ceiling mural, acrylic
1997 Dr. Barbara Etchels, Hillsdale, MI, 4’x4’ mural, acrylic
1997 Dr. Karen McArthur, Hillsdale, MI, Untitled, 4’x5’ mural, acrylic
1996 Dr. Jeffrey Lupo, Grosse Pointe, MI, Untitled, 16‘x16’, ceramic
1996 Capt. Chad Kreutizinger, Concord, CA, Portrait Bust, 14”x8”x9”, patina on plaster
1995 Charles and Polly Weidhas, Ballwin, MO, “Bonsai and Dragonfly,” 32”x22” ceramic screen
EXHIBITIONS
2011 The Lotos Eaters, Covenant College, Lookout Mountain, GA✥
2010 Beloved 2, centerpiece for Faith and the Arts Festival, Novi, MI*
2004 Annual International Ice Sculpture Competition, Harbin, PRC*
2003 The Young Sculptors of Hillsdale College, Hillsdale College, Hillsdale, MI
2002 21st Annual National Women’s Exhibition, Oakland Community College, Oakland, MI *
2002 Celebrating the Figure, Lansing Art Gallery, Lansing, MI *
2002 The Beloved, Cornerstone Presbyterian, Brighton, MI✥
2000 Thesis Exhibition, Slusser Gallery, University of Michigan
2001 Spaces of Desire, American Studies Department, University of Michigan
2001 Lent Installation, Ann Arbor Christian Reformed Church✥
2000 In Imago Dei, Warren Robbins Center, University of Michigan✥
2000 Hydra, Warren Robbins Center, University of Michigan
1999 Heaven and Earth, Hillsdale College, Hillsdale, MI
1998 Wallowa Valley Festival of the Arts, Joseph, Oregon *
✥ denotes solo exhibition
*denotes juried exhibition
AWARDS
2004 Creativity Award, International Ice Sculpture Competition, Harbin, PRC
2002 Elizabeth Gordon Chandler Prize, National Sculpture Competition, National Sculpture Society, New York City
2000,2001 Travel Grant and Stipend, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor Michigan
2002 Honorable Mention, 21st Annual National Women’s Exhibition, Oakland Community College, Oakland, Michigan
2001 Finalist, “The Leaders and the Best,” trophy sculpture competition, University of Michigan
1996 Grand Prize and Fine Arts Scholarship Recipient, Hillsdale College Annual Student Show
1995 Honorable Mention, Hillsdale College Annual Student Show, Hillsdale College
1993-2006 Full Tuition Scholarships for all undergraduate and graduate education
BIBLIOGRAPHY
Vincent, Howard, “Channeling Homer Through Mixed Media,” Chattarati, January 19, 2010
Buddy Roberts, “Around the House with Kayb Carpenter,” Chattanooga Profile, Spring 2006
Andrew Stegall, “Chattanooga Artists,” Chattanooga Pulse, State of The Arts Special Edition, Fall 2005, p. 15
“Harbin Ice Sculpture Festival,” Arts and Culture North China, Fall 2004, p. 36.
Kelly Heinz, “Sculpting Success,” Hillsdale College Magazine, Fall 2002, p. 8,9.
Kristin Lukowski, “Sculpture Display Featured at Cornerstone Church,” Brighton Daily Press & Argus, May 30, 2002, p. 2C
Peter Vigue, “Sculpting Tour de Force at Lyme Academy,” Pictoral Gazette, June 11, 2002, p.3.
Janet Lee,“Four Sculptors Finalists for National Honors,” Hillsdale Daily News, June 6, 2002, front page.
Downtown Detroit 2002, Detroit Design Charrette Catalogue, Taubman College of Architecture and Urban Planning, University of MI Press, 2002.
Liturgical Arts Edition, CIVA SEEN: Journal of Christians in the Visual Arts, Fall 2001, p. 36
Michigan at Trumbull, Detroit Design Charrette Catalogue, Taubman College of Architecture and Urban Planning, University of MI Press, 2000.
Jee Chang, “Carpenter displays art up North,” Michigan Daily, September 29, 2000, p. 10A
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
1995-present Professional Artist
Gallery sales and private commissions for individuals and institutions. This work is primarily sculpture and ceramics, but includes painting, and drawing, as well as project management as a designer on public and private projects. Lecturer at numerous national and local events about art and cultural topics.
2004-present Assistant Professor of Art, Sculpture and Ceramics. Covenant College, Lookout Mountain, GA
Design and teach introductory and advanced courses. Creation of and administration over new sculpture and ceramics studios. Designed schema for public art projects on Campus. Campus Building Committee. Campus Multicultural Committee.
2002-2004 Visiting Instructor, Fine Art and Design. Yan Shan University, Qinhuangdao, China
Prepare and deliver all school lectures on contemporary theory in American Art and Design, the History of American Art. Create and oversee production of interdisciplinary art project.
SELECTED LECTURES AND PARTICIPATION
present Board Member, Association for the Visual Arts, Chattanooga, TN
present Board Member, Chattanooga Arts Guild, Chattanooga, TN
2006 Panel Member, The Church and the Arts, International Women in the Church Conference, Atlanta, GA
2006 Panel Member, Women in Creative Professions, Family Life Conference, Covenant College
2005 “Women in the Arts,” Lookout Mountain Presbyterial Church, Women in the Church Conference
2004 “Contemporary Western Design,” Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin, China
2002 Visiting Artist in Residence, Detroit Inner City Schools, Detroit, MI
2002, 2000 Art Consultant and Exhibitor, Detroit Design Charrette, Detroit, MI
1998 Visiting Artist in Residence, Hillsdale County Youth Arts Program, Hillsdale, MI,