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Kyoko Bartley
I am Artist, Writer, Blogger and a founder of online Japanese community called ＃在米鍋会 .
Artist
I am an artist based in New Jersey, specializing in fine art, character design, and sculptural works.
Blogger, Writer
This blog provides lifestyle information for Japanese people and Japanese Americans living in the United States, as well as those planning to move to the U.S.
＃在米鍋会 Online Japanese Community
In November 2018, I created an online community space on Twitter, using hashtags to connect Japanese people living in the United States.
Online Shops
On my Redbubble store, you’ll find my artwork and designs available on items like clothing, home goods, wall art, and greeting cards.
For those interested in original pieces, you can purchase directly from me. If a particular work on this site catches your interest, please feel free to inquire about availability, size, or pricing.
At Princeton Makes in the Princeton Shopping Center, I am present once a week, and my original paintings, greeting cards, and mini art pieces are also available for purchase at all times.
The Princeton store is located at 301 N. Harrison St, Princeton, NJ, 08540. Hours are Thursday through Sunday from 10 am to 6 pm. During the holiday season, we are open every day.
Past Exhibitions
She has participated in solo and group exhibitions, as well as vendor events, primarily in central New Jersey.
Monroe Township Library Art Gallery Solo Show Nov – Dec 2024
Franklin Township Not Quite Wine & Cheese Art Opening October 5th 2024
Lawrence Headquarter Library September 2nd – 30th 2024
Princeton Art Bazaar May 3rd 2024
Montgomery Library January 2nd – 31st 2024
Princeton Japanese Association Art Gallery Exhibition November 2023
Franklin Township Public Library April – May 2023
Montgomery Library March 1st – 31st 2023
Lawrence Headquarter Library December 1st – 30th 2022
Princeton Japanese Association Art Gallery Exhibition October 2022
Bridgewater Public Library October 3rd – 30th 2022
Small World Coffee Solo Show June 8th – July 7th 2022
Franklin Township Public Library March – May 2022
Mary Jacobs Library February 2022
Franklin Township Public Library Nov 2021 – January 2022
Small World Coffee Solo Show February 2020
Franklin Park Public Library August – October 2019
Princeton Japanese Association One Day Art Gallery Exhibition October 2019
Princeton Japanese Association One Day Art Gallery Exhibition May 2018
Awards
1985 – 1997: During her elementary through high school years, she received numerous awards and honors in schools, publishers and local government sponsored art contests in children and youth category.
1997: Kodansha Animal Illustration Contest, Japan
2000: U.S. Scholarship for Individual Study
2001: Scholarship for a short film production (director)
2007-2012: Multiple wins in DeviantArt Photo Contests, including 1st Place for Nature Photography in 2009 and a DeviantArt Daily Deviation in 2011
2014: 1st Place at Cincinnati Library Comic-Con
2015: 3rd Place at Cincinnati Library Comic-Con
2018: Certificate of Appreciation from the President of the University of Tokyo
2020: Winner of Artist×Consulate Collaboration Coloring Page Design Project, Consulate of Japan in New York
Her work has been regularly featured by platforms like Nickelodeon, Comic Vine, and renowned comic artists on social media, blogs, and exhibitions.
Press Features
Coverage in Japanese and U.S. Media
マイナビニュース 様
まいどなニュース
Yahooニュース 様
Grape Trend 様
Withnews 様
Franklin Township Public Library Homepage
Franklin Reporters and Advocate Facebook Live
Live today at the Franklin Township Library on DeMott Lane with January Adams/Library Director of Services, and guest artist Franklin resident Kyoko Bartley #artistcgjny
Somerset County Library System of New Jersey Homepage
Franklin Park Resident Displays Art at the Mary Jacobs branch
Los Angeles Town 様
San Diego Town 様
Press Release
Press Release:
Kyoko Bartley Solo Exhibition to Open at Monroe Township Library Art Gallery (November 2024)
Press Release: NJ ARTIST KYOKO BARTLEY’S LATEST ART DISPLAY
AT MERCER COUNTY LIBRARY LAWRENCE HEADQUARTERS BRANCH (December 2022)
Press Release: NJ Artist Kyoko Bartley’s Latest art Display at Bridgewater Library (October 2022)
Press Release: NJ Artist Kyoko Bartley’s Latest Art Display at Small World Coffee (June 2022)
Press Release: NJ Artist Kyoko Bartley’s Art Display at Franklin Township Public Library, Somerset, NJ (March 2022)
Press Release: The Artwork of Kyoko Bartley Exhibition at Small World Coffee at Witherspoon (February 2020)
