Background
Kolbe, Stephanie Jill was born on February 7, 1947 in New Ulm, Minnesota, United States. Daughter of Virgil and Arline (Blomguist) Schmiesing.
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Stephanie Jill Kolbe
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Stephanie Jill Kolbe, American artist. Recipient Best of Show award Minnesota Art Show, 1989, 95, award Excellence, 1992, People's Choice award Minnesota Wildlife Heritage Art Show, 1997, Best of Show for sculpture Owatonna Festival of Arts, Best of Show, Grand Champion, First prize in realistic birds, second prize best of show, Herb Hanson Memorial award, Royal Chislers award, Upper Midwest Wood Carver's Expo, 2006.
Education
Bachelor of Science in English magna cum laude, Minnesota State University, 1969.
Career
Teacher Appleton (Minnesota) High School, 1969-1970, Owatonna (Minnesota) High School, 1970-1972. Daycare provider Owatonna, 1973-1983. Artist, since 1982
Superintendent Steele County Fair, Owatonna, since 1984.
Artist Minnesota Wildlife Heritage Foundation, St. Paul, 1984-1998, Festival Arts, Owatonna, since 1994.
Achievements
Membership
Member, artist Owatonna Arts Center, since 1982. Volunteer, presenter, teacher Santa's Cellar, since 1978, Straight River Wood Carver's, Owatonna, since 1982, Susquecentennial Arts Committee, 2003-2004. Member National Wood Carver's Association, International Wood Carver's Association, Minnesota Wild Fowl and Decoy Club.
Interests
Connections
Married Douglas Kolbe, March 16, 1968. Children: Justin, Erin.
Awards
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Recipient Best of Show award Minnesota Art Show, 1989, 95, award Excellence, 1992, People's Choice award Minnesota Wildlife Heritage Art Show, 1997, Best of Show for sculpture Owatonna Festival of Arts, Best of Show, Grand Champion, First prize in realistic birds, second prize best of show, Herb Hanson Memorial award, Royal Chislers award, Upper Midwest Wood Carver's Expo, 2006.Recipient Best of Show award Minnesota Art Show, 1989, 95, award Excellence, 1992, People's Choice award Minnesota Wildlife Heritage Art Show, 1997, Best of Show for sculpture Owatonna Festival of Arts, Best of Show, Grand Champion, First prize in realistic birds, second prize best of show, Herb Hanson Memorial award, Royal Chislers award, Upper Midwest Wood Carver's Expo, 2006.