Louise Minert Kelly (1876 - 1948)

Louise Kelly's artistic career spanned several decades, during which she became highly respected for her contribution to American Impressionism.

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Her works often reflected the scenic beauty of New England and the Midwest, capturing light and atmosphere with a distinctive palette and brushwork.  She was known for Impressionist landscape, seascape, and coastal view paintings.

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In addition to painting, Kelly was dedicated to arts education, frequently lecturing and mentoring younger artists in her community.  Louise Kelly was active/lived in Massachusetts, Minnesota, and Iowa. 

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Birthplace: Waukon, IA

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Addresses: Minneapolis, MN/Provincetown, MA

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Profession: Painter, lecturer

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Studied: AIC; PAFA; Lester Stevens, Rockport, MA; Leonard Richmond, London; George Elmer Browne, New York-Paris; Italy.

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Exhibited: Spring Salon, Paris; Nat. Lg. Am. Pen Women, Chicago, 1933 (prize), 1934; Washington, DC, 1934 (first prize)

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Member: AFA; Chicago Gal. Art; Provincetown AA; Rockport AA; Minneapolis SGA; Nat. Lg. Am. Pen Women

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Work: Home Economics Hall, Iowa State College

 

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