- University of Michigan School of Art and Design - Bachelor of Fine Arts (2004)
- Washtenaw Community College - Associates Degree (2001)
Residencies
- Vermont Studio Center, Full Fellowship, Feb-March 2014
- Vermont Studio Center, Work Exchange Partial Grant, May-June 2013
- Ox-Bow, Full Fellowship, May-Sept 2003
Professional Organizations
- Ann Arbor Women Artists (2006-present)
Community Involvement
- AAWA Space - spearheaded the effort to find a physical home base for the Ann Arbor Women Artists for the first time in the group's 60 year existence. Includes a communal studio, workshops, classes, and lectures (2012-13).
- Stations of the Cross - 14 piece commission project and community outreach for Huron Hills Church in Ann Arbor (2012).
- Cityscape Mural - large exterior mural commissioned by the Downtown Development Authority and the South University Area Association, located at South and East University in downtown Ann Arbor (2010).
- Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Project - created and donated custom artwork for patients and their families, St. Joseph Mercy Hospital (2010).
- Charity Auctions - donated pieces to United Way and Vita Redita charity auctions, University of Michigan (multiple years).
- Ann Arbor Art Fairs - participated in 2009, 2010, 2011. Interviewed by various local news media, including a newspaper cover story.
Exhibitions & Awards
2014
- Ugly Mug Cafe, Ypsilanti - Solo Exhibition
- River Gallery, Chelsea - No Plan B: 10th Anniversary Exhibition
- Gallery Project, Ann Arbor - Interspecies
- Ann Arbor Art Center - 30x30 Fundraiser
- The SPOT, Grand Rapids - ArtPrize 2012
- Gallery in the Duderstadt Center, University of Michigan - Man Up (Juried Exhibition of Women’s Caucus for Art national organization)
- Northville Art House - Ann Arbor Women Artists Spring Juried Exhibition
- Honorable Mention and People’s Choice Award
- Birmingham Bloomfield Art Center - Michigan Fine Arts Competition
- River’s Edge Gallery, Wyandotte - Homage
2011
- Ann Arbor Art Center - Ann Arbor Women Artists 60th Anniversary Exhibition
- Gallery Project, Ann Arbor - Food For Thought and Unhooked from Time
- Ann Arbor District Library - Ann Arbor Women Artists Juried Exhibition
- 2nd Place Award
- Ann Arbor Art Center - 30x30 Fundraiser
2010
- WSG Gallery, Ann Arbor - Art for All, Big and Small
- Gallery Project, Ann Arbor - What’s So Funny
- Ann Arbor Art Center - Annual All-Media Exhibition
- Work, Ann Arbor - Interstices: The UM A&D Alumni Show
- People’s Choice Award
- Office of Rep Pam Byrnes in State Capital Building, Lansing - Art on the House
- Chosen Artist
- River Gallery, Chelsea - Water, Water, Everywhere
- Honorable Mention
2009
- Babs’ Underground Lounge, Ann Arbor - Booze and Views (with Theresa Rojas)
- Dexter Library - Creativity (curated by Distinct Designs Inc)
- Sweetwaters Café, Ann Arbor - Three Artists, Three Generations (with Nancy Feldkamp and Leslie Sobel)
2008
- Daisy Lake Gallery, Dexter - Celebrating the Female Form
- Riverside Arts Center, Ypsilanti - Ann Arbor Women Artists Juried Exhibition
2007
- Pierpont Commons, University of Michigan - Solo Exhibition: Microvisions
- Juried Exhibition Winner
- Work, Ann Arbor - Reconnecting: The UM A&D Alumni Show
2003
- Ox-Bow School of Art, Saugatuck - Exhibition with Shara Hughes
2002
- Jean Paul Slusser Gallery - 17th Annual Student Awards Exhibition
- Barbara & Dorothy Heers Award
Press
- Murals for nurseries article, A2 Family Magazine, July 2012
- “Food for Thought, Gallery Project” Art Showcase Magazine, December 2011
- “Go get a Canvas, Paints and an Easel: Local women find Inspiration” The Washtenaw Voice, November 8, 2010
- Cover story “For Mural Lovers and Mural Artists, Ann Arbor is the Place to Be” AnnArbor.com, October 17, 2010
- Cover story “Up and Coming: Katie Halton” Ann Arbor Journal, July 15, 2010
- “River Gallery Exhibit Makes Waves” The Detroit News, June 3, 2010
- “Capturing the World in Paint: The Art of Katie Halton and Theresa Rojas” AnnArbor.com, September 17, 2009
- Cover story “Emerging Artist: Katie Halton” Ann Arbor Journal, July 2, 2009
- “The Job Center: Focus on a Career as a Small Business Owner. Profile: Katie Halton” The Ann Arbor News, September 25, 2007
- “Successful Graduate: Katie Hammond (maiden name)” Community Focus Magazine, 2004
