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 into a diverse...

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 range of mediums and...

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 1972, majoring in...