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, with the use of negative space on surfaces and geometric patterns, allows for her audience to focus on the subject matter and our impact amongst the NOLA Community. Kara's time with YAYA Inc. (Young Aspirations - Young Artist) 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.