About The Artist
Grant Kniffen retired in 2013 after teaching 27 years at Parkway North High School in Saint Louis, Missouri. He received his B.S.E. in Art from Truman State University in 1984 and his Masters in Studio Art from Lindenwood University in 1989. In 1995, Grant was selected Secondary Art Teacher of the Year by the Missouri Art Education Association. He was Parkway School District's High School Teacher of the Year during the 1996-1997 school year.
Kniffen's work is rooted in American and regional themes. While his early work was in traditional realism, his current work is a blend of realism and early twentieth century Modernism. Grant Kniffen's artwork has been recognized with numerous awards and resides in public and private collections. Original compositions are available for purchase and commissions are accepted.
Links
Interview for Diana Moxon’s “Speaking of the Arts” program that is broadcast on KOPN community radio out of Columbia, Missouri. It played on Friday April 16, 2021. Listen
Missouri Arts Council April 2021 Featured Artist