IT'S WHO I AM
I am a former high school art teacher who resides near Lafayette, La. I spent my childhood in a rural area near New Roads, LA playing outdoors and living in a world where imagination and creativity were encouraged. That environment allowed me to see the world differently than most, and I use those experiences to enhance my artwork today.
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I have a Bachelor of Art in art education from Louisiana Tech University. After college, I began a family and used my creativity in every aspect of my life while being a mom. I have worked as both a middle school and high school art teacher for over 17 years. My time in the schools allowed me the opportunity to follow my passion for teaching and sharing my enthusiasm for art.
In 2020 I committed to working as a full-time artist, showcasing my work at local galleries and attending artisan markets in the south. I also enjoy encouraging others to step into their God-given talents through hosting my creative retreat. Creating has always felt like play for me and I hope that my work feels as free as I feel during the process.
Kellie Smith
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Education
1998 Bachelor of Art, Art Education
Louisiana Tech University Ruston LA
Exhibitions
2025
Poydras Center Pop Up Exhibit– Pointe Coupee Historical Society , New Roads La- Joint Show
2024
Flow– Carpe Diem Cafe and Wine Bar, Lafayette, LA-Private Showing
Awakening – Gallery 201 E Main, Lafayette, LA- Group Showing
FW Gallery- Baton Rouge La - Group show
2023
Distance– November Art Walk, Gallery at Basin Arts, Lafayette, LA
Group Shows
2024
Fairhope Arts Festival–Fairhope, AL
The Arbors– Roundtop, TX
Winedown On the River– New Roads LA
Festival International–Lafayette, LA
Beaver Creek Fine Arts Fest - Beaver Creek CO
Fall Art in The Park– Blue Ridge, GA
​ Jubilee Fest- Daphne AL
Yellow Leaf- St Francisville, LA
Peter Anderson Arts Festival– Ocean Springs, MS
The Big Easel– Lafayette La
Bentonville Fine Arts- Bentonville AR
White Light Night- Baton Rouge LA
Workshop on West Congress– Duson, LA
2023
Fairhope Arts Festival–Fairhope, AL
Painting the Pond–Youngsville, LA
Festival International–Lafayette, LA
Open Studio K Jane Art–Duson, LA
Pop & Shop–St Francisville, LA
Marietta Art in the Park–Marietta, GA
Red River Revel–Shreveport, LA
Fall Art in The Park– Blue Ridge, GA
The Big Easel– Lafayette La
Maddie Kelly Festival of the Arts–Destin FL
Peter Anderson Arts Festival– Ocean Springs, MS
Three Rivers Art Festival–Covington, LA
Piedmont Park Arts Festival– Atlanta, GA
Open Studio Tours– Lafayette, LA
Workshop on West Congress– Duson, LA
2022
Festival International–Lafayette LA
Painting the Pond–Youngsville, LA
Piedmont Park Arts Festival– Atlanta, GA
Buckhead Arts Festival– Buckhead, GA
Tinsel & Treasures Market–Lafayette, LA
Red River Revel–Shreveport, LA
Piedmont Park Arts Festival– Atlanta, GA
Mistletoe and Moss– Lake Charles, LA
Christmas at Coteau– Sunset, LA
Workshop on West Congress– Duson, LA
2021
A Walk in The Park –St Francisville, LA
March Artwalk– Lafayette, LA
Mid City Makers Market– Baton Rouge, LA
Mercantile Market– Shreveport, LA
Couret Farms Art Market– Lafayette,LA
May Artwalk– Lafayette, LA
June Artwalk– Lafayette, LA
Tinsel & Treasures–Lafayette, LA
Red River Revel–Shreveport, LA
Yellow Leaf- St Francisville, LA
Peter Anderson Arts Festival– Ocean Springs, MS
Market Noel– Birmingham, AL
Christmas at Coteau– Sunset, LA
Workshop on West Congress– Duson, LA.
2020
November Artwalk, Lafatette, LA
Galleries/Designers
McMillian Interiors- Baton Rouge LA
Julien Poydras Center- New Roads La
Roundtop Makers- New York NY
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Retreats
Making Your Mark– Duson, LA 2022,2023,2024
Making Your Mark Abroad- Merdrignac, France 2024
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Publications
Artist Highlight, 008 Magazine 2023