About Kayla
Born in 1996, Kansas City, Missouri, USA
showings
2025
Monthly First Friday open studio’s showing at Zhou B art center
SHE on display at Heartland Black Chamber of Commerce (July-TBD)
Solo Community Show Olathe Family YMCA (June - Sept)
Identity InterUrban Arthouse(June - July)
Framed Frog Prints at Form Chiropractic (June Start)
Our First Impression Cezanne Gallery (April - May)
ArtHeals InterUrban Arthouse (April - May)
In-store Exclusive Frog Prints at R. Home Co.(April Start)
Folly Theater Art for Art: Auction hosted by Buttonwood Art Space (March-April)
Women’s History Month Monarca Art Space (March)
Homage to the Hand Zhou B Art Center (Feb - May)
2024
Monthly First Friday open studio’s showing at Zhou B art center (Sept.-Dec.)
If Only For A Moment Zhou B Art Center (Oct.‘24-Jan.‘25)
2021
Foothills Art Center (Sept.)
community engagement
2025
Studio Night, Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art, Kansas City, MO (Sept.)
Led an interactive figure drawing session, combined with storytelling, connecting museum works, personal practice, and audience participation
awards
2015
University of Central Missouri State Show
Best in Show, Mixed Media
Two awards in Watercolor (1st Place, 2nd Place)
2014
Ray-Pec Invitational Art Show
First, Mixed Media
Second, Printmaking
Third, Drawing
First, Drawing From Life
volunteering
2022-Present
Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art, Kansas City, MO - Docent
2020-2021
Foothills Art Museum, Golden, CO - Volunteer
Education
2021
Masters in Healthcare Administration, MSU Denver
2016
Bachelors of Health Science: Emphasis in Health and Wellness, University of Missouri
Psychology Minor, Business Minor, Health Literacy in Art, Art Appreciation
2012-2015
International Bachelorette Art, Lee’s Summit High School