KATE KENNEDY, the creator of Goode & Plenty

In 1975, I attended Parsons School of Design majoring in painting and received my BFA in 1979.

I worked as an exhibiting artist from 1979-1990, exhibiting paintings in solo & group shows in NYC and the United States receiving great critical reviews. (Artforum, Artnews, Art in America, Flash Art, NY Times.)

In 1985, I created a cutting edge "Learning through Art" curriculum for toddlers and founded "Little Darlings Academy,"
the program was featured in the New York Times as one of the best early childhood educational programs available in the city.
I began to write treatments for t.v. shows teaching parents interactive skills to promote the learning through art program at home.

In 1991, I founded "Art-in-Orbit" inc., a small manufacturing company creating innovative items for kids and adults, featuring the cult classic "Glow Dog."

By 1995, I decided to pursue my long time interest in film and art direction and have been actively working ever since as a set decorator, designer and art director on films, t.v. shows, commercials and music videos.

Three years ago, my passion for "good design" inspired me to open "Goode & Plenty," a retail venue located in the rural scenic Delaware river valley located in the foothills of the Catskill mountains in New York State. The shop offers the community a unique shopping venue that is fun, educational and entertaining by showcasing uniquely designed, environmentally conscious products that are both functional and humorous. It also helps that my favorite game to play as a child was "store" in which my wonderful and patient mother was always my best customer!

Through "Goode & Plenty" I am offering my vast experience
as a Designer and Decorator in the Film Industry to Residential
Clients as well.