Kit Carson - Studio Artist

2023
Joined the AJDC, American Jewelry Design Council by request. Premier Art Jewelry Organization

2021
Large-scale 12ft x 16ft Raven and Dragonfly sculptures in found steel. Custom Order
Large-scale 10ft x 15ft Stone Seat made from massive, 2-ton granite boulders. Custom Order

2018
Arizona Commission of the Arts grant to study engraving with Master Engraver, Sam Alfano, Emporia KS
Designed and helped build Victorian Mining Camp style home in Prescott AZ

2015 
Sonny Tuttle Award. Western Design Conference, Jackson Hole WY

2007 - 2009
Custom guitar design for the Fender Custom Shop, Corona CA

2007
Featured Artist on Craft in America PBS series

1996
Designed and built private home and studio, in New River AZ. (Rastra stone and steel)

1992 - 2005
Architectural design consultant for Shelby Wilson Architects, Carefree AZ. Built sconces, fireplaces, railings, door handles, etc. 

1990
Society of American Goldsmiths, American Craft Council, ongoing membership 

1989
Judge, Santa Fe Indian Market Jewelry

1985 - 1988
Sandblasted art glass for restaurants for Mark Miller

1973 - 1975
Jewelry Studies at the University of Oregon, Eugene OR

1972 - 1975
Art Classes, Yavapai College, Prescott AZ



Self-employed Artist, Owner, Engraver,  and Sculptor since 1974
Currently employed full-time.
Work is available for purchase from the Studio, Online Shop, Galleries and Shows