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J. Kenneth Leap
Contact Information
Home Address: 12 Washington Avenue
Runnemede, NJ 08078
609.682.0456 / [email protected]
www.jkennethleap.com
Education Bachelors of Fine Arts, with Honors
Rhode Island School of Design, Providence, RI 1986
Major: Glass
Professional Development Audio Documentary Workshop 2016
WHYY Hamilton Commons, Philadelphia, PA Light: Beyond Transparency with Jamie Carpenter 2015
Urban Glass, Brooklyn, NY
Teaching Artist Multiday Training (annual) 2009-2013
Arts in Education Program, NJ State Council on the Arts, various locations
Frit Painting with Katherine Newell 2012
Vitrum Studio, Beltsville, MD
Visual Storytelling Basics for the Classroom 2012
WHYY Hamilton Commons, Philadelphia, PA
Glass Painting Master Class with Jonathan Cooke 2010
Wheaton Arts, Millville, NJ
Intro to Kiln Formed Glass with Ursula Marcum 2008
Vitrum Studio, Beltsville, MD
Anatomy with John Horn 1998
Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, Philadelphia, PA
Drawing the Portrait with Jill Rupinski 1997
Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, Philadelphia, PA
Glass Painting with Albinus Elskus 1988
Parsons School of Design, New York, NY
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Airbrush Seminar 1987
Philadelphia College of Art, Philadelphia, PA
Employment History
Academic Appointments
Instructor in Building Arts 2011-Present
Bryn Athyn College, Bryn Athyn, PA
Develop curriculum for Stained Glass and Building Arts Foundation classes
Purchase, install, and maintain all necessary equipment required for instructional lab
Purchase and maintain inventory of classroom supplies
Organize student exhibitions both on and off campus
Plan and supervise student craft demonstrations at museums and festivals
Arrange student internships
Organize visiting speakers
Plan and lead field trips
Head of the Building Arts Program 2013-2017
Bryn Athyn College, Bryn Athyn, PA
(Responsibilities as Program Director)
Work with college office to develop branding and marketing materials,
Prepare press releases
Assist with website development
Manage participant registrations
Assist the college office with photography and graphic design
Recruit and manage workshop instructors
Purchase supplies requested by visiting instructors
Arrange housing and classroom needs for instructors and workshop participants
Plan hospitality at orientation and receptions
Collaborate with the Bryn Athyn Historic District to plan demonstrations and lectures
Organize and install exhibitions of faculty and student work
Collect and manage program evaluations
Arrange and lead tours of Glencairn Museum and Bryn Athyn Cathedral
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Workshops Appointments
Instructor in Glass Painting 2011-2017
Workshops at Bryn Athyn, Bryn Athyn, PA
Graduate Seminar Instructor in Glass Painting 2017
Pratt School of Art @ Bryn Athyn College
Visiting Artist 2016
Georgia Southwest State University, Americus Georgia
Master Teaching Artist 2016
American College of the Building Arts, Charleston, SC
Instructor in Stained Glass 2012-2013
Artist Teacher Institute for Arts Horizons at Stockton State College, Galloway, NJ
Instructor in Stained Glass 2009-2011
Artist Teacher Institute for Arts Horizons at Rutgers University, Camden, NJ
Instructor in Medieval Stained Glass 2006-2016
Glencairn Museum, Bryn Athyn, PA
Resident Teaching Artist – various adult and children’s programs 1995-Present
Wheaton Arts, Millville, NJ
Instructor in Stained Glass 1997-1998
Snow Farm: The New England Craft Program, Williamsburg, MA
Instructor in Stained Glass 1993
Touchstone Center for Crafts, Farmingham, PA
Instructor in Stained Glass (Wintersession Term) 1992
Rhode Island School of Design
Instructor in Stained Glass 1991
Markeim Arts Center, Haddonfield, NJ
Teaching Assistant for Cappy Thompson And Walter Lieberman 1989
Pilchuck Glass School, Stanwood, WA
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Professional Employment
Proprietor 1987-Present
The Painted Window Runnemede, NJ
Artist in Residence Wheaton Arts, Millville, NJ
Design, fabricate and install architectural stained glass
Consult with architects, interior designers and engineers
Engage diverse communities during concept development
Perform historic research
Oversee all sales and contracts
Manage up to three part-time employees
Manage sub-contractors and installation crews
Design website and promotional materials
Teach glass painting workshops
Exhibitions
Solo Exhibitions
“The Stained Glass of J. Kenneth Leap and His Students” 2015
West Deptford Public Library, Deptford, NJ
“The Stained Glass of J. Kenneth Leap” 1998
Gordon College, Wenham, MA
“The Stained Glass of J. Kenneth Leap - A Ten Year Retrospective” 1998
Museum of American Glass, Wheaton Village, Millville, NJ
“The River: Recent Watercolor by J. Kenneth Leap” 1998
Markeim Arts Center, Haddonfield, NJ
“The Art of J. Kenneth Leap” 1984
Gloucester County College, Sewell, NJ
“The Art of J. Kenneth Leap” 1983
Congressional Office Building, Washington, DC
Group Exhibitions “American Glass Now” American Glass Guild juried members exhibition 2016
Fordham Center, University of Chicago
“American Glass Now” American Glass Guild juried members exhibition 2015
Washington National Cathedral, Washington, DC
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“In a Relationship: Art, Science & Medicine” 2014
Mercer Museum, Doylestown, PA
“American Glass Now” American Glass Guild juried members exhibition 2014
Glencairn Museum, Bryn Athyn, PA
“American Glass Now” American Glass Guild juried members exhibition 2013
St. Augustine Art Alliance, Saint Augustine, FL
“Sacred Arts Faculty Exhibition” 2011
Bryn Athyn College, Bryn Athyn PA
“40cm2” British Society of Master Glass Painters juried members exhibit 2009
Ely Cathedral, Ely, England
“40cm2” British Society of Master Glass Painters juried members exhibit 2008
Corchrane Gallery, London, England
“200 Years of Glass Making in Millville, NJ” 2006
The Museum of American Glass, Millville, NJ
“Centennial Conference Invitational Stained Glass Exhibition” 2003
The Stained Glass Association of America, Columbus, OH
"20th Century Stained Glass in American Art and Architecture" 2003
The Gallery at the American Bible Society, New York, NY
“Birds of the States” 2002
The White House Christmas Tree, Washington, DC
“Architecture of the States” 2001
The White House Christmas Tree, Washington, DC
"Let There Be Light! Stained Glass at Washington National Cathedral" 2001
Washington National Cathedral, Washington, DC
“New Jersey Arts Annual: Crafts” 1996
New Jersey State Museum, Trenton, NJ
“12 X 12” RISD Alumni Exhibition 1995
Rhode Island School of Design, Providence, RI
“1993 Year of American Craft: Southern NJ Celebrates Ceramics and Glass” 1993
Rowan College, Glassboro, NJ
“Regional Glass Invitational” 1992
Gallery of American Craft, Wheaton Village, Millville, NJ
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“Faculty Biennial” 1992
Museum of the Rhode Island School of Design, Providence, RI
“South Jersey Glass; A Tradition of Excellence Continues” 1992
Museum of American Glass, Millville, NJ
“New Jersey Arts Annual: Crafts” 1991
The Morris Museum, Morristown, NJ
“Clay and Glass” 1992
NJ Designer Craftsmen Gallery, Kilmer Square, New Brunswick, NJ
“The Monmouth Museum Celebrates Craft” 1990
Monmouth Museum, Lincroft, NJ
“New Jersey Arts Annual: Crafts” 1990
Noyes Museum, Oceanville, NJ
“Contemporary Philadelphia Artists: A Juried Exhibition” 1990
Philadelphia Museum of Art, Philadelphia, PA
“Divided We Stand” 1990
Commerce Square, Philadelphia, PA
“In Search of Excellence” 1990
NJ Designer Craftsmen Gallery, New Brunswick, NJ
“New Jersey Arts Annual: Clay and Glass” 1989
Newark Museum, Newark, NJ
“Glass Now: Pilchuck Invitational” 1989
Hoffman Gallery, Oregon School of Arts and Crafts, Portland, OR
“New Jersey State Council on the Arts Fellowship Exhibit” 1989
Noyes Museum, Oceanville, NJ
“Fellows and Friends” 1989
Montclair State College, Upper Montclair, NJ
“Three Artists” 1989
Camden County Cultural & Heritage Commission, Haddon Twp., NJ
“Skylands Art Exhibition” 1989
Sussex County Arts Council, Newton, NJ.
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Public Commissions
Saint Vincent De Paul Catholic Church 2016
Mays Landing, NJ – 32 Clerestory Windows inspired by the writing of St. Vincent
Penn Medicine 2016
Philadelphia, PA – 4’ x 10’ 3 Panel Lobby Artwork about medical science
Church of the Incarnation 2014-2015
Mantua, NJ – 4 Stained Glass Windows with religious figures
Pennsauken Transit Center for NJ TRANSIT 2013
Pennsauken, NJ – 1800 sq. ft. Digitally printed, laminated glass
Curtain Wall and Windscreen on local community history
St. Philip’s Episcopal Church 1998-2012
Quantico, MD – 7 traditional Stained Glass Windows with religious themes
Grace Episcopal Church 1995-2011
Haddonfield, NJ – 3 leaded Stained Glass Windows with nature themes
Lindenwold Station for NJ TRANSIT 2011
Lindenwold, NJ – Digitally printed, tempered, insulated glass
Curtain Wall on the history of the Camden & Atlantic Railroad
Kirche St. Peter auf dem Berg 2010
Bleidenstadt, Germany – Traditional leaded Stained Glass Window
Scenes from the life of St. Peter for a medieval village church
Heldrich Hotel 2010
New Brunswick, NJ – 12’ x 12’ Enameled, laminated and cast glass Lobby Artwork
on the theme of Hospitality featuring the goddesses of the Hesperides
Dixie State College 2008
St. George, UT – 3’ x 15’ Enameled, tempered, sand-carved, edge lighted glass
Lobby Artwork with themes related to the College of Medical Sciences
St. Augustine Prep School 2008
Richland, NJ –Enameled, acid-etched, laminated glass panels Entire Chapel
on the life of St. Augustine of Hippo for a Boy’s High School
Ocean County Library 2007
Toms River, NJ – 7 Enameled tempered glass Partition Screen
on the history of Ocean County
Red Bank Station for NJ TRANSIT 2006
Red Bank, NJ – Digitally printed, laminated glass Station Windscreens
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Roche Molecular Systems 2005
Branchburg, NJ – 10’ x 10’ Enameled glass & stainless-steel Lobby Artwork
Veterans Memorial Home 2005
Vineland, NJ – 340 sq. ft. enameled glass panels for Library and Chapel Windows
Bayonne Station for NJ TRANSIT 2004
Bayonne NJ – 7’ x 45’ enameled, tempered and laminated Glass Windscreen
incorporating the theme of local architecture
Historic Boardwalk Hall 2004
Atlantic City, NJ – 15’ circular Ceiling Fixture incorporating a 10’ curved glass globe
Custom lighting installation creates the illusion of moving water.
Kean University 2002
Union, NJ; 12’ X 11’ enameled, tempered glass Conference Room Window
also coordinated restoration of historic stained glass panels for same building.
St. Mary’s School 2001
Vineland, NJ; 12 sq. ft. 3 panel Memorial Window for library, incorporating fused
glass tiles created by 34 fifth grade students.
Edison Rail Station for NJ TRANSIT 1999
Edison, NJ; 10 Clerestory Windows for Copula and 6 Transom Windows
on the theme of community diversity
Hagedorn Psychiatric Hospital 1999
Glen Gardner, NJ; 4 4’ X 4’ Atrium Windows with nature themes
Masonic Home Chapel 1998
Burlington, NJ; 10’ X 15' Altar window and 14 lancet windows for Entire Chapel
with religious and nature themes
Woodland Cemetery 1997
Dayton, OH; 10' X 8' Leaded glass Mausoleum Window depicting the cycle of life
New Jersey State House Annex 1995
Trenton, NJ; 10 2' X 3' leaded glass Medallions with symbols of state
and 10' X 14' Skylight depicting the history of New Jersey
Downing Elementary School 1992
Runnemede, NJ; 3’ x 6’ leaded glass Memorial Window illustrating the poem
“The Owl and the Pussy Cat” by Edward Lear
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Awards
Paul Aiken Encore Award 2012
South Jersey Cultural Alliance, Hammonton, NJ
Bene Visual Arts Award in Stained Glass 2003
Ministry & Liturgy Magazine
Excalibur Alumni Achievement Award 1999
Bishop Eustace Preparatory School, Pennsauken, NJ
Joint Legislative Resolution 1999
The Senate and General Assembly of the State of New Jersey, Trenton, NJ
Prizes and Fellowships
Philadelphia Museum of Art 1990
Juror’s Award; “Contemporary Philadelphia Artists: A Juried Exhibition.”
Award amount: $3,000.
New Jersey State Council on the Arts 1989
Fellowship Award
Award amount: $8,000.
Presentations
Academic, Conference and Symposium Papers
Lecture, “Stories in Glass”, Glass Weekend at Wheaton Arts, Millville, NJ June 10, 2016
Lecture, “Rediscovering Utopia: History of the Building Arts in Bryn Athyn”, 5th International
Trades Education Symposium, Savannah Technical College, Savannah, GA May 13-16, 2015
Lecture, “Stained Glass Education: The Next Steps”, 2016 American Glass Guild Annual
Conference, Chicago, IL July 10, 2016
Lecture, “Silver Stain Smackdown”, 2016 American Glass Guild Annual Conference, University
of Chicago, Chicago, IL July 9, 2016
Lecture, “Silver Stain: An Artist’s Guide”, 2016 American Glass Guild Annual Conference,
Evanston, IL July 7, 2016
Demonstration, “Traditional Glass Painting”, Masters of the Building Arts Festival; American
College of the Building Arts. April 8, 2015.
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Demonstration, “Stained Glass Techniques” Association for Preservation Technology;
Jewels of Light Stained Glass Symposium, Washington, DC. June 20, 2015.
Demonstration, “Stained Glass Techniques”, National Council for Preservation Education held
at the National Trust for Historic Preservation Conference, Washington National Cathedral,
Washington, DC Nov 5, 2015
Lecture, “Seeing Red: The Search for Medieval Striated Ruby Glass”, Society of Glass
Technology, University of Durham, Durham, England, September 13, 2014
Lecture, “Glass Making in Bryn Athyn”, 2014 American Glass Guild Conference, Bryn Athyn
College, Bryn Athyn PA, June 28, 2014
Demonstration, “Airbrushing Glass Enamel”, 2014 American Glass Guild Conference, Bryn
Athyn College, Bryn Athyn PA, June 28, 2014
Lecture, “Visions of Saint Augustine”, 2013 American Glass Guild Conference, Saint
Augustine, FL, May 18, 2013
Lecture, “Digital Printing for Architectural Glass”, 2013 American Glass Guild Conference,
Saint Augustine, FL, May 17, 2013
Performance, “Meet the Muse: Collaborative Mural Creation”, 2013 American Glass Guild
Conference, Saint Augustine, FL, May 17, 2013
Lecture, “Working with Silver and Copper Stains” 2012 American Glass Guild Conference,
Pittsburg, PA July 21, 2012
Performance, “Draping, Posing, Lighting, Photographing, and Drawing the Costumed Model”
2012 American Glass Guild Conference, Pittsburg, PA July 21, 2012
Poster Session, “Seeing Red: The Search for Medieval Striated Ruby Glass” International
Colloquium of the Corpus Vitrearum, Lisbon, Portugal, Sept 26-28, 2011
Lecture, “Presenting Portfolios in the Digital Age” Teaching Artist Multi Day Training
Session, Arts in Education Program, NJ State Council on the Arts, Grounds for Sculpture,
Hamilton, NJ September 2011
Panelist, “Design Panel Discussion: Stained Glass in the Age of Photoshop” 2010 American
Glass Guild Conference, Detroit, MI, July 25, 2010
Moderator, “Tech Discussion: Reusche Paints with Jon Rarick” 2010 American Glass Guild
Conference, Detroit, MI, July 25, 2010
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Lecture, “Seeing Red: Lawrence Saint and the Hunt for Medieval Striated Ruby” 2009
American Glass Guild Conference, Buffalo, NY, July 18, 2009
Lecture, “The Painted Window at 20”, Glass Weekend, Wheaton Arts, Millville, NJ, June 16
Lecture, “The Painted Window at 20”, 2008 American Glass Guild, Philadelphia, PA, August
2, 2008
Lecture, “The Cathedral in My Backyard” 2007 American Glass Guild Conference,
Providence, Rhode Island; American Glass Guild, 2007
Demonstration, “Flat Glass: Glass Painting for the Artist”, Glass Art Society, St. Louis, MO
June 16, 2006
Bibliography
Books
Petersen, C. J. (2006) Glass House: The Art of Decorating with Light, (pp. 120-121). New
York, NY: Hearst Books
Moor, Andrew (2006) Colours of Architecture, (p. 77). London, England: Octopus Publishing
Group Ltd
Kohler, Lucartha (1998) Glass: An Artist’s Medium, (p. 99). Iola, WI: Krause Publications
Periodicals
Silverman, Sasha (2016, Spring) Stories in Glass, Stained Glass, 111(1), 24-31
Colmore, Edward (2013, Jan 10) Local History Reflected in Glass, The Philadelphia Inquirer
Peterson, Chris (2004) The Ocean Overhead, Glass Craftsman 184, 6-13
Adelson, Fred B. (1999, Aug 8) Edison and Neighbors, The New York Times
Adelson, Fred B. (1998, Feb 22) A Palette of Light, The New York Times
Kuhles, Beth (1996, Spring) History in Glass at the State House, New Jersey Outdoors
Weis, Helene (1990, Fall) A Natural View, Stained Glass Quarterly
Pestridge, Christine (1990, March) Picturing the Intangible, Professional Stained Glass 10(3)
Mercer, Valerie J. (1989, Dec 3) Artist’s Calling is Glass Painting, The New York Times
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Catalogues
American Glass Now: 2014, American Glass Guild, pp.24-25 2014
American Glass Now: 2013, American Glass Guild, pp.22-23 2013
Fellowship Exhibition Catalogue, NJ State Council on the Arts (cover) 1998
NJ Arts Annual: CRAFTS, The Morris Museum, Morristown, NJ 1991
New Glass Review 11, The Corning Museum of Glass, Corning, NY 1990
Contemporary Philadelphia Artists, Philadelphia Museum of Art, Phila, PA, p.74 1990
New Jersey Arts Annual: Crafts, The Noyes Museum, Oceanville, NJ 1990
Television
New Jersey Network, (1999, Oct 16) The Chapel of Renewal, Cable News Odyssey #936
Writings
Book
Leap, J. Kenneth (2010) Silver Stain: An Artist’s Guide, Self-published: Blurb
Articles and Reviews
Leap, J. Kenneth (2013, Winter) Digital Printing on Architectural Glass, AGGnews Quarterly,
4(1), 10-15
Leap, J. Kenneth (2010, Spring) Saint Augustine of Hippo, Stained Glass Quarterly, 105(1),
38-41
Leap, J. Kenneth 2010, Fall) Pictures at an Exhibition: Review of the work of Ellen
Mandelbaum, AGGnews Quarterly, 1(4), 11
Leap, J. Kenneth, “What I Now Know About Silver Stain”, AGGnews Quarterly, Issue 1.3,
Summer 2010, pp.4-6
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Community Activities
American Glass Guild
Board of Directors 2010-2016
President 2013-2015
Conference Chair 2014
Education Chair 2013-Present
Consultancies Technical consultant to Glencairn Museum Curator, Edward Gyllenhaal, on his research into glass making history for the exhibition, “Painting with Light: The Revival of Medieval Glassmaking in Bryn Athyn” 2009 and the chapter on glassmaking in his book, The Bryn Athyn Historic District Arcadia Publishing, 2011
Professional Affiliations
American Glass Guild – ordinary member 2009-Present
Stained Glass Association of America – ordinary member 2011-Present
Glass Art Society – ordinary member 2015-Present
British Society of Master Glass Painters – ordinary member 2013-Present
College Art Association – ordinary member 2017-Present
Resident Instruction
Bryn Athyn College
Stained Glass Painting I
This course will introduce the student to the art of painting on glass within the larger
context of architectural stained glass design and construction. Students produce
finished leaded stained glass panels containing elements demonstrating painting
techniques. 3-credits
Stained Glass Painting II This course will further the student’s skills in the art of painting on glass within the
larger context of architectural stained glass design and construction. Students design and produce finished leaded stained glass panels containing elements demonstrating painting and fusing techniques. 3-credits
Stained Glass Independent Study This course will further the student’s skills in the art of painting on glass within the larger context of architectural stained glass design and construction. Students design and produce finished leaded stained glass panels containing elements demonstrating painting and fusing techniques. 3-credits
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Munich Style Glass Painting – Summer Building Arts Workshop
Learn the art of mixing, applying and firing glass-based paints, enamels and stains.
This class will start with the core skills of traditional glass painting – tracing &
matting. We will then concentrate on 19th century figurative techniques as
exemplified by the Munich Style. Students can choose to practice replicating brocade
patterned drapery, foliage, ornamental architectural borders and of course painting the
figure. This course will introduce a variety of processes for mixing and layering
pigments with exotic mediums. Glass selection and enamel work for flesh will be
explored in depth. This class will be of specific interest to restoration painters and to
all who admire the techniques of the 19th century.1-credit
Building Arts Foundation Building Arts Foundation is a studio workshop addressing the elements and principles of design (line, color, shape, texture, space, form, value, unity, balance, variety, scale, proportion, rhythm, emphasis). The foundation course serves as an introduction to the Building Arts curriculum by focusing on fundamental design and drawing principles essential to all craft disciplines. Students are presented with visual problems to solve on a weekly basis that relate to lecture topics. Students learn to communicate ideas, design and execute projects through sketches, hand drawings and 3D models. Students should view their participation in this course as a time to acquire foundational skills, develop visual curiosity, research, and experiment. Emphasis is also placed on accuracy and craftsmanship. 3-credits
Rhode Island School of Design
WINTERSESSION Stained Glass Introduction to stained glass during 5-week Wintersession term. 3-credits
Academic Service
Bryn Athyn College Building Arts Planning Committee 2015-2017 Faculty Search Committee 2017
Rhode Island School of Design
Philadelphia Portfolio Day Reviewer 2009-2012