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Karen Wellman

Assistant Director

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BA, Cleveland State University

Karen graduated with a BA in Art, with a concentration in Painting, and focus in Art History, from Cleveland State University. Karen worked at several galleries in the Cleveland area, then at the Cleveland Museum of Art in the Development Department before starting in the Admissions office at CIA in the Fall of 2008. As a supporter of the local arts scene, Karen values the Cleveland artistic community and enjoys helping students prepare for the admissions/portfolio prep process for admittance into the Cleveland Institute of Art.

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