Kim is the Director of Visual Arts at Arts Place. She earned the following degrees: a BA with an emphasis in ceramics at the University of California in Pennsylvania, a BFA in ceramics West Virginia University, MFA Degree in ceramics at Wichita State University. She has taught at the Indianapolis Art Center for 13 years. She has taught foundation classes in Art Department at Ball State University for 11 years. She is a recipient of Indiana Individual Artist Grant. Notable awards are Best in Show at 2017 Arts Depot Theme Exhibition “ Dreams” in Union City IN. In 2013 she has received First prize In Professional Division at Minnetrista’s Cultural Center Annual Art Show, Muncie IN. Also in 2012 she was a Niche Awards finalist for Niche Magazine.