Laura Mae Lucas multi-media artist ranging from painting to textiles. She graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University with a BFA, majoring in Craft/Material Studies. She is a now a workshop facilitator for the Richmond Public Library as well as a volunteer for Art 180, a non-profit bringing art programs to Richmond city schools. She values building community and making art accessible to everyone. She is also a competitive powerlifter who strives to inspire other women to stand strong in their power and take up space in the world.