November 2026 2-D Featured Artist Kathy Fitzgerald

Kathy has always known she was an artist at heart and doggedly pursued that dream.  After earning her Bachelor of Fine Arts, she began designing original batik clothing and spent many years successfully in that world. 

When she began looking around for “next,” stained glass seemed to be a logical step.  She apprenticed in Virginia, where she became known for making original windows, mosaics and wall art.  She often uses repurposed windows for framing – some are not exactly square – but that adds to the charm and originality.  Kathy’s favorite part of the process is choosing the right glass for the right space – both color and texture are important in her work.  She only uses her own original designs.

Stained glass as art is becoming increasingly difficult to find.  It is a difficult, time-consuming, and expensive process.  It requires the perfect balance of artistic and technical skills.  There are so many steps to achieving a finished piece, and patience and precision is critical.  She sometimes incorporates fused glass into her stained glass, which adds dimension. 

Kathy considers stained glass to be her life-long love and passion.