Born in 1950 in Washington, D.C., Jacqueline Kamin received her formal art education from the Corcoran Museum School in her native town, and later attended the Art Students League and the Sculpture Studio , both in New Youk City.

Some of her many awards include, first place in the landscape category presented by the Coastline Community in 1992 , an honorable mention from the California Art Club 89th Annual Gold Medal Exhibition, First Place for Still Life at the 3rd Annual California Autumn Salon, 2002 and an honorable mention from the Sights of Santa Ana invitational' held at the Bowers Museum in 2004.

Recent exhibits include" The Annual California Autumn Salon in Beverly Hills, The 23rd Annual Juried Non-Members Exhibition at The Samagundi Club,  NYC, America's oldest art club, leading to her membership" and the 92nd Annual Californa Art Club Exhibition at the Pasadena Historical Museum. Jacqueline teaches at workshops run by the Scottsdale Artist School in Scottsdale Arizona, and in 2006 was included in the Art Competition and Exhibition sponsored by the Susan Katheleen Black Foundation, where she won the Juror's Choice Award.

Jacqueline Kamin is a member of the Oil Painters of America, the California Art Club, where she serves on the Board of Advisors, and the Salmagundi Club. She also serves as President and Master Signature Member of American Women Artist.