Images by Ryan McGill
Meet the Visual Artists Exhibition
February 10th – March 24th, 2025
Closing Reception: March 20th, 6-8 pm
Location: Walker County Arts Alliance, 1500 Indiana Ave., Jasper, AL 35501
Walker County Arts Alliance’s newest exhibit, Meet the Visual Artists, runs through March 24, 2025.
The show features the work of visual artists Hannah Lewis and Kat Murray, who serve as art instructors for Walker County Schools. Meet the Visual Artists highlights how Hannah and Kat’s personal artistic practices and process in the studio influence their teaching methods in the classroom.
Hannah and Kat teach 3rd, 6th, and 4th grade art classes across the county, bringing creativity into the classroom through a 7-week series of lessons in color theory with watercolor painting, value/shading, printmaking, and sculpture. Beyond Visual Arts, our in-school programs include Music, Pottery, Storytelling with Creative Writing, and DreamFit, a high-energy dance and fitness program designed for special needs students. We couldn’t offer these amazing programs without the invaluable partnership with the Walker County Board of Education and the generous support of the Walker Area Community Foundation. Their commitment allows us to continue inspiring and empowering students through the arts.
About the Artists
Hannah Lewis holds a bachelor’s degree in art from the University of Montevallo and is one half of Creature Collective, a business she runs alongside her sister, Barbara Ann Lewis. The duo creates and sells whimsical, folklore-inspired prints and ceramics. She has been a teaching artist with the Walker County Arts Alliance since January 2024. She works in pottery, printmaking, fiber arts, and watercolors.
Kat Murray holds an MFA in Printmaking from the University of Alabama and a BS in Fine Arts from the University of Montevallo. In addition to her role as a teaching artist, Kat is the Executive Director of the Walker County Arts Alliance and Workshop Coordinator at Paper Workers Local. Her artistic focus includes printmaking, mixed media, drawing, and installation.
Meet the Visual Artists will be on display from February 10th through March 24th. Visitors are invited to meet the artists at the Closing Reception on March 20th, from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm, where they can engage with Hannah and Kat and learn more about their creative processes.
This exhibition provides an opportunity to explore how teaching and personal art practice converge. Don’t miss the chance to see the work of two artists who are deeply involved in shaping the next generation of creators in Walker County. Join us for an inspiring evening celebrating creativity and education!
