About me

Who I am

Kim Saccio is a painter residing in the San Francisco Bay Area. A native Californian, Kim was born in San Diego and has deep roots in the Bay Area, where she attended the San Francisco School of Art and the San Francisco Art Institute. The birth of her daughter led her to focus her a career in publishing. However, her passion for artistic expression continued unabated, and as soon as she could she returned to her work, carving out a spot in her garage to paint late into the night.

For the past 20 years, Kim has continued to develop her artistic practice, centering her work on the natural beauty and social challenges of her home state. In her professional life, she moved from publishing to education, serving as a classroom teacher in an arts-integration middle school, a high-school instructor, and most recently as a disability services counselor for a community college. Kim’s art practice has been profoundly informed by her work with students from disadvantaged communities as well as her experience as an advocate for people with disabilities. In her work, blending text from vintage publications with evocative imagery, she seeks to inspire viewers to practice empathy and compassion in all aspects of their lives.

First-Saturday Art Fairs in San Clemente

Throughout the year, I show at the San Clemente Village Art Fair, which is held on the first Saturday of every month. (Except for December, when the event is on the second Saturday.)

San Clemente Arts and Crafts Fair: August 17-18, 2024 

This August I will be participating in the 63rd Annual Arts and Crafts Fair, hosted by the San Clemente Art Association. This event covers the area surrounding the San Clemente Library and Community center, and includes a children's craft booth, food trucks, and live music. 

Newport Beach Art in the Park: September 14, 2024

I'm looking forward to the Newport Beach Arts Foundation's annual Art in the Park, which will be taking over the park surrounding the civic center. It looks like a blast, with live music and food trucks.