Kate Gardiner grew up in rural Connecticut; she comes from a diverse family tree, growing up within the Native community as a member of the Chaubunagungamaug band of Nipmuck Indians while also experiencing the traditions of her Polish heritage. She received her BFA in illustration at Maine College of Art. Her artwork is inspired by her childhood and the sparks of imagination often lost within the development from child to adult. Kate Gardiner is the recipient of numerous awards and scholarships, such as The Elizabeth Greenshields Foundation Grant, Albert K. Murray Grant, and the Crewe Foundation Scholar award.
