What people say about working with us
For over a decade, we have worked with hundreds of artists each year on over 100 projects so far. We strive to make each exhibition the best possible for visitor and artist alike. Here are what a few of them had to say. - J + K Isacson
"Wonderful show...Kathleen Isacson and Joe Isacson did a BRILLIANT job curating and pulling this show together. Highly recommend..." - Yvonne Beckway, artist
"The members of FAM would like to send out a huge thank you to Joe and Kathleen Isacson for sending the exhibition If You Only Knew to the Freeport Art Museum. Without their hardwork, creativity, and dedication, this exhibition would not be possible. As their brainchild, If You Only Knew reflects their outstanding talent and professional acuity in the realm of curating and exhibitions. By organizing the work of exceptional artists, Joe and Kathleen have allowed for unique stories to be heard and wonderful pieces to be shared with the larger community. Your work does not go unrecognized!"
- Public announcement from staff, Freeport Art Museum
“I have been in two shows and they both were fabulous! I am already getting repeat business! Kathleen and Joe Isacson are just a fantastic couple...very supportive and well organized.” – Danuta Loane, ceramacist
"Joe Isacson and Kathleen Isacson have been putting together some fabulous shows. I have been very happy to be involved with a few of them." - Didier Nolet, artist
"I've worked with Kathleen & Joe for several years now - they curate two shows a year at the Old Courthouse Arts Center in Woodstock. Through J and K Isacson Arts, they have created a series of wonderful shows at the art center. These shows include incredible art from across the country, which works together as a single show, and is of the highest quality. The openings are always professional, well-attended and beautiful events themselves. Kathleen & Joe are easy to work with, organized, and are among of our favorite people to work with. We always look forward to their exhibits." - John Heng, NAAC Director
"I have been juried into Freeport Art Museum's regional upcoming show - I would not have known about this show or the museum had I not attended your art conference following Creek Gallery. I am thrilled to have been included! Thanks for all that you do for the local art community. What a team you are!" - Katherine Weber, artist
“Professionally orchestrated show with attention to detail.” – Connie Sonnenberg, artist
"I was completely blown away. They did an AMAZING job with this show (Dangerous Lullabies III) and I am HONORED to be apart of it." - Robin Monique Rios, artist & gallerist 4Art Space Chicago
“Kathleen and Joe Isacson go out of their way to not only engage the local community, but to care for the artists they gather 'round. Yes, artists talk wherever they go; but I've never seen so much interaction between artistic hearts and minds as I do at AOTA. Affair of the Arts is more than a show. It's a temporary community, and one we're privileged to be a part of.”
– Ivan Ewert (Triskele Moon Studios)
"An electric opening...Wonderful work." - Viktor Ferro, artist
"The quality of the work displayed was excellent. I couldn't believe the excellent food and friendly people greeting us. The best show ever!" - Pat Hawkins, artist
“Beautiful space… Amazing exposure for the artists!.....A very inviting community setting…I feel very grateful for being allowed to be to be part of this amazing event and thankful for all that I learned from this experience. Thank you Kathleen and Joe Isacson for you're amazing kindness, guidance and leadership!” - Jen Schneck, artist
"...The quality of work seems to get better every year." - Alan Thomas, artist
"Kathleen and Joe are a joy to work with, and do all they can to help us, before, during, and after the show.”
– Kathy Watson, Jeweler
"A Huge Thank You goes out to Kathleen Isacson and Joe Isacson! All I can say is WOW!!! As an artist I feel greatly indebted and very much appreciative for the hard work and sacrifices both of you put in to creating such a wonderfully diverse and extraordinary exhibition - "If You Only Knew". Thank you both for giving artists a platform on which we can proudly display our work. And to all of the artist who exhibited, I am honored to be among such great talent. The bar has been raised!"
- RL Houser, artist
"I have been speaker at some of the workshops and conferences Kathleen has organized with her husband Joe Isacson and I have to say that I was very impressed with the results...We are blessed to have Kathleen [and Joe] as artist/curator/art promoters in the Chicagoland area."
- Sergio Gomez, artist, curator, podcaster, entrepreneur (Zhou B Arts Center, The Artist NXT Level)
"The members of FAM would like to send out a huge thank you to Joe and Kathleen Isacson for sending the exhibition If You Only Knew to the Freeport Art Museum. Without their hardwork, creativity, and dedication, this exhibition would not be possible. As their brainchild, If You Only Knew reflects their outstanding talent and professional acuity in the realm of curating and exhibitions. By organizing the work of exceptional artists, Joe and Kathleen have allowed for unique stories to be heard and wonderful pieces to be shared with the larger community. Your work does not go unrecognized!"
- Public announcement from staff, Freeport Art Museum
“I have been in two shows and they both were fabulous! I am already getting repeat business! Kathleen and Joe Isacson are just a fantastic couple...very supportive and well organized.” – Danuta Loane, ceramacist
"Joe Isacson and Kathleen Isacson have been putting together some fabulous shows. I have been very happy to be involved with a few of them." - Didier Nolet, artist
"I've worked with Kathleen & Joe for several years now - they curate two shows a year at the Old Courthouse Arts Center in Woodstock. Through J and K Isacson Arts, they have created a series of wonderful shows at the art center. These shows include incredible art from across the country, which works together as a single show, and is of the highest quality. The openings are always professional, well-attended and beautiful events themselves. Kathleen & Joe are easy to work with, organized, and are among of our favorite people to work with. We always look forward to their exhibits." - John Heng, NAAC Director
"I have been juried into Freeport Art Museum's regional upcoming show - I would not have known about this show or the museum had I not attended your art conference following Creek Gallery. I am thrilled to have been included! Thanks for all that you do for the local art community. What a team you are!" - Katherine Weber, artist
“Professionally orchestrated show with attention to detail.” – Connie Sonnenberg, artist
"I was completely blown away. They did an AMAZING job with this show (Dangerous Lullabies III) and I am HONORED to be apart of it." - Robin Monique Rios, artist & gallerist 4Art Space Chicago
“Kathleen and Joe Isacson go out of their way to not only engage the local community, but to care for the artists they gather 'round. Yes, artists talk wherever they go; but I've never seen so much interaction between artistic hearts and minds as I do at AOTA. Affair of the Arts is more than a show. It's a temporary community, and one we're privileged to be a part of.”
– Ivan Ewert (Triskele Moon Studios)
"An electric opening...Wonderful work." - Viktor Ferro, artist
"The quality of the work displayed was excellent. I couldn't believe the excellent food and friendly people greeting us. The best show ever!" - Pat Hawkins, artist
“Beautiful space… Amazing exposure for the artists!.....A very inviting community setting…I feel very grateful for being allowed to be to be part of this amazing event and thankful for all that I learned from this experience. Thank you Kathleen and Joe Isacson for you're amazing kindness, guidance and leadership!” - Jen Schneck, artist
"...The quality of work seems to get better every year." - Alan Thomas, artist
"Kathleen and Joe are a joy to work with, and do all they can to help us, before, during, and after the show.”
– Kathy Watson, Jeweler
"A Huge Thank You goes out to Kathleen Isacson and Joe Isacson! All I can say is WOW!!! As an artist I feel greatly indebted and very much appreciative for the hard work and sacrifices both of you put in to creating such a wonderfully diverse and extraordinary exhibition - "If You Only Knew". Thank you both for giving artists a platform on which we can proudly display our work. And to all of the artist who exhibited, I am honored to be among such great talent. The bar has been raised!"
- RL Houser, artist
"I have been speaker at some of the workshops and conferences Kathleen has organized with her husband Joe Isacson and I have to say that I was very impressed with the results...We are blessed to have Kathleen [and Joe] as artist/curator/art promoters in the Chicagoland area."
- Sergio Gomez, artist, curator, podcaster, entrepreneur (Zhou B Arts Center, The Artist NXT Level)
We work with artists in all stages of their creative journey...and, occasionally, we have the honor of giving someone their "first break". - J + K
"Thank you for putting me in the art show last year; you are the only soul in the whole entire world that ever gave my work a chance." - Anonymous artist
"I don't think I would have had the confidence to submit to another gallery if I hadn't had such a great experience working with you two at Creek Gallery. Thanks for the great job you did there." - Emerging artist after his first-ever exhibition
"I don't think I would have had the confidence to submit to another gallery if I hadn't had such a great experience working with you two at Creek Gallery. Thanks for the great job you did there." - Emerging artist after his first-ever exhibition
