Kayla Barker

Kayla Barker graduated with highest honors with her degree in graphic design and was a freelance graphic designer for several years before transitioning into a full time photographer and artist. Her photography has been published is various national publications and is frequently seen on blogs as well as won several awards. She has also hosted workshops around the world. Her artwork has been seen in various juried shows and has received several awards. Along with abstract painting, she also creates encaustic wax artwork and shows her work at Artizen Gallery. She resides in West Texas with her husband and three rescue dogs.

Platt College
Aurora, Colorado

Associates of Applied Science in Advanced Computer Graphic Design for Print
Highest Honors
Class of 2007

SOLO EXHIBITIONS:
March 25-May 1, 2016
Midland Community Theatre Gallery
“Glimpses of Dreams”

GROUP EXHIBITIONS:
October 11-November 9, 2018
Midland Art Association Fall Juried Exhibition
McCormick Gallery, Texas
“Vague Dream”, “The Algarve”

April 20-May 17, 2017
Odessa Art Association 59th Annual Juried Art Exhibition
Ellen Noel Art Museum, Texas
“Feme & Flora", "Reflecting on Former Times"

December 2, 2016-January 29, 2017
Encaustic Exhibition
A Smith Gallery, Texas
“Searching For Herself” - Director's Selection

October 13-November 11, 2016
Midland Art Association Fall Juried Exhibition
McCormick Gallery, Texas
“Unaware of Her Beauty”

June 2-29, 2016
2016 National Juried Photo Encaustic Exhibition
Sage Gallery Portland, Oregon
“Étretat, France”

May 17-June 17, 2016
Midland Art Association Spring Juried Exhibition "Texas Artists Today"
Museum of the Southwest
"Swimmers in Nice"

March 3-April 2, 2016
Odessa Art Association 58th Annual Juried Art Exhibition
Ellen Noel Art Museum
“Chateau of St. Julien l'Ars", "Intimate Reflections"

October 22-November 15, 2015
Midland Art Association Fall Juried Exhibition
McCormick Gallery in Allison Fine Arts Building
"Shadows"
"Where's My Ship?...