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Why I Love the League by John Kneapler

Lifelong artist and successful graphic designer John Kneapler tells us what studying at the League has meant to him.

February 13, 2025
The Art Students League Editorial Staff

To celebrate the Art Student League's 150th anniversary, we're collecting stories about the League and its artists. To learn more about what the League has meant to our students, instructors, alumni, and community members, click here.

John Kneapler recently retired as president of John Kneapler Design, Inc, an award-winning graphic design and branding firm based in New York City. In business for over 40 years some of their iconic designs include Citarella’s packaging and graphics, Logos for Champion Parking, Brookfield Properties under John Zuccotti, The Jeffrey Modell Foundation, Zoë Restaurant in Soho, Brooklyn Community Housing and Services logo, and Dolce Neve Gelato Stores logo and branding in Austin. They designed many of the original t-shirt designs for Serendipity Restaurant and have 6 greeting card designs in the Museum of Modern Arts retail greeting card division. John is a former president of OUT Professionals and is one of its first members. John has been painting at the Art Students League for over 30 years and is known for his sweeping abstract landscapes, and fine art pen drawings. www.johnkneaplerpaintings, @johnkneaplerpaintings