Gary is a photographer and digital tech currently based in Lafayette, Louisiana. A graduate of Savannah College of Art and Design, his landscape and architectural photographs have been featured in both local exhibitions and in print—most recently, Pamplemousse magazine. His primary body of work focuses on the transient nature of the natural landscape. Gary’s photographic series, Ecotones, explores the liminal spaces where ecosystems merge, boundaries dissolve, and the natural

Born and raised in Crowley, Louisiana, Emma Hanks is a performer, choreographer, and dance educator driven by her passion for the artistry of movement. She began training at the age of 6 under the direction of Brenda Core at Core Dance Center. Her time here ignited a deep love for the arts and self-expression through dance, pushing her to further her artistic craft and training. She is currently a junior at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette pursuing a BFA in Performing

Born and raised in Natchitoches, Louisiana, Julia Ferrell is a mixed-media artist who has been practicing from a very young age. Julia is currently majoring in Fine Arts with a concentration in Ceramics at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette. Outside of school, she runs her art business, “Juju’s Creative Corner,” and serves as a teaching artist at Scrappie Studio. Julia is currently exploring clay and metal as media to express her personal lived experiences in universall

Born and raised on St. Croix in the U.S. Virgin Islands, Portia Langley is a communications professional and multidisciplinary artist whose work is rooted in storytelling, culture, and community. With a degree in communications, she has built a career shaping narratives across public affairs, digital media, and community engagement. Portia has produced videos, success stories, and digital campaigns that always center on authenticity. She currently serves as the Social Media a

Parker Raley is a 20-year-old visual arts student at ULL, originally from Shreveport, Louisiana. His work started at a young age, focusing on teaching himself digital art programs on his computer. His choice for digital work stemmed from a desire for clean, clear line work and punchy colors easily accessible through the medium. Now, in an attempt to break free from the neatness of the digital world, he is branching out into three-dimensional mediums, experimenting with materi

Suellen Coelho, a feminist scholar and artist, is an Assistant Professor of Costume Design at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette. She holds an M.F.A. from L.S.U., where she researched identity and the African diaspora. Originally from Brazil, she worked as a costume designer in fashion, music, and media. Previously, she was the resident costume designer and an assistant professor at Hollins University, earning the 2022 Best Non-Tenure-Track Professor award. Her teaching

Kelly Russo is a multi-disciplinary creative and maker. Her typical week is filled with a career in architecture and design, teaching in the ULL college of the arts, co-operating the Hidden Gator Art Space run by her and fellow artist James Van Way III, and creating art in her home studio. For her, creating is the ritual for being still, which is a private and intentional act. Regardless of medium, her overarching work utilizes imagery from nature as a representation of trans

Basin Arts and KRVS come together to co-produce Art Circle, a monthly conversation between Dean Daryl Moore of UL Lafayette's College of Arts and two guests, a visual and a performing artist. These run on the final Monday of each month during the 3 p.m. Après-Midi program. This week, Dean Moore's guests are mixed media portrait artist, Jade DesHotel, and music media student and producer, Caleb Dixon.

A’Myra Menard is a Lafayette-born movement artist, choreographer, and emerging creative whose work is rooted in story, sensation, and the continual evolution of the body. Beginning her dance training at age 11 under the direction of Leigha Porter at F.I.R.E Expressions Performing Arts Conservatory, she has spent more than a decade shaping a practice grounded in discipline, curiosity, and community. A’Myra is currently a senior in the University of Louisiana at Lafayette’s Sch

Taylor Bourque is a Lafayette-based drummer and audio engineer whose work lives at the intersection of tradition and innovation. Known for his rock foundation and his instinct for blending genres into fresh forms of fusion, Taylor brings a dynamic, exploratory energy to every musical setting. As an engineer, he works across live sound, studio production, mixing, mastering, and system design,collaborating closely with artists to both realize and expand their creative visions.

Visual artist Colette Bernard (she/they) creates colorful, wearable designs that feel like the lovechild between sculpture, graphic design, and fashion. Born and raised in Acadiana, the culturally rich heart of south Louisiana, Colette weaves elements of pop culture, saturated color, collage, and her identity as a southern queer person through all of her designs. She has also cultivated a loyal following across TikTok and Instagram, which has fueled the growth of her brand in

Originally from New Iberia and now based in Youngsville, Louisiana, Lucas Menard is a self-taught artist whose creative journey is defined by constant exploration and refinement. His early studies in design at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette introduced him to charcoal, igniting a renewed fascination with portraiture and setting the foundation for his artistic path. Driven by curiosity and a desire to define his own visual language, Menard has worked across a wide ran

Cathy Mills is a Lafayette-based visual artist from New Orleans, Louisiana. New Orleans served as a hub of creative inspiration for Cathy as a child. Cathy attributes her school art teachers for teaching her basic lessons in contour, gesture, shading, and how to really look at objects. Sitting with her mother on the banks of the bayou at City Park while she painted magnolia trees gave her an understanding of how to visualize objects for her canvas. She graduated from LSU in 1

Hannah Trahan is a stained glass artist and owner of EHGlazzco based in Breaux Bridge, Louisiana. Hannah is a self-taught stained glass artist, inspired by nature and nostalgia. She pushes the boundaries of traditional glasswork, creating a variety of glass jewelry and home decor. Hannah began EHGlazzco with her partner, Elijah O’Regan, four years ago. Since beginning EHGlazzco, Hannah and Elijah have taken on stained glass work full-time. Hannah’s glasswork has been featured

Jade DesHotel is a mixed-media artist from South Louisiana, located two hours outside of New Orleans—a city known for its soul, rhythm, and eclectic, buzzing vibe.  She brings a multi-layered perspective to her work, carrying that same feeling of soul, eclecticism, and aliveness. Each piece is an exploration of presence, authenticity, and the beauty of what it means to be fully human. Jade was trained at the Milan Art Institute, with a background that spans painting, interior

Brett Hebert is a musician and photographer, originally from Kaplan. By day, he is “Mr. Brett” at the South Regional Library, helping the...

Lindsay McAnally is a pastry chef, artist, and teacher based in Lafayette. She is known for her inventive flavor profiles that celebrate...

Raeleigh Boyd is a designer and artist based in Lafayette, LA. Her art journey began in middle school, once she got her first real art...

Blake Lagneaux is a Lafayette-based Illustrator, Graphic Designer, and Creative Director with 20+ years of design, marketing, agency, and...

Andrea Lane Ainsworth is a Lafayette, Louisiana-based visual artist whose work blends memory, travel, and emotion into soft, color-driven...