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Betty Cleeland, born in 1943, is an American artist. She studied painting at college, earning a B.F.A. from the University of Illinois in 1969, and an M.S.Ed. Art from Southern Illinois University. Primarily based in Illinois, she has been featured in countless group exhibitions throughout the state; she has also held many solo exhibitions. Cleeland is best known for her experimentation with color and patterns.