Kara crowley

New Orleans Native, Kara Crowley, is an artist who embraces the uniqueness of black culture through use of portraiture paintings. Her contemporary style makes both emotional and spiritual connections in understanding the aesthetics/ hardships /accomplishments as an African American in society. She discovers unique ways to interpret her vision, such as the recent “Make your Mark,” series, highlighting locals of NOLA on how they’ll leave their mark on the world, through use of handprints.

Kara's time with YAYA and at Xavier University of Louisiana molded her into the artist she is today. She also teaches visual arts at St. Augustine High School, to help expose young black men into the arts community of NOLA. Kara continues looking for ways to nurture her own artistic practice throughout the New Orleans art community such as Xavier University of Louisiana, Joan Mitchell Center, 912 Studio, and the Ana & Adeline Foundation. 

Help H.E.R. Grow Series

Help H.E.R. (Her Essence Reigns) Grow represents appreciation for black women and their significance in society. Although they are often stereotyped for negative traits, it’s very important to express that black women are true southern magnolias by showing perseverance in society’s challenges, purity through our culture and heritage, their physical beauty and pushing through mental and physical health. In order to grow as women, reflection must happen and the women featured in this show embody love for one another and themselves.