Angela King
Gallery Director
Angela is a California native but after 42 years considers New Orleans home. She has a large family there (she's 7th born of 12) so California is always a vacation destination for her. Adventure moved her to New Orleans in 1977. Her love of art and creative spirit guided her into the art world in the late 70's. She moved to NOLA to open a California craft gallery in 1977 that evolved into an art gallery by 1983, shifting to original paintings when she became a partner in '93. She then continued until 2006 when she started her own gallery post Katrina. Now 18 years later, the Angela King Gallery has grown to include a beautiful second gallery space called Evolve, on the second floor. With a separate entrance on Bienville Street, she hopes to make the space available for private and public events.
Having longterm friendships and honest relationships with her gallery team and her artists have been the foundation of her success. "Surround yourself with talent, nurture it, show flexibility, stability, intention, truth and love, and the potential is limitless".
Christina Harris
Assistant consultant to Director / Seuss Specialist
Christina Harris is our local Seuss consultant. Her interests include photography, crafting, painting, and writing. Christina is a NOCCA (New Orleans Center For Creative Arts) graduate and New Orleans native. She has been doing art since she was old enough to hold a crayon. She has had experience working with children of all ages including those with special needs. This experience was gained over time from substitute teaching and doing after school art programs at various New Orleans elementary schools. Christina’s lifelong passion for art combined with a love of children and storytelling all come together here in the Seuss cube.
Sydney DeSpenza
Art Consultant
Sydney DeSpenza, a native of New Orleans, LA, is a passionate artist with a diverse artistic background. She graduated from NOCCA in fine arts and further honed her skills in studio art, with a focus on printmaking, at Memphis College of Art. As the child of a local Jazz musician, Sydney draws inspiration from the rich and vibrant cultural heritage of her hometown. In addition to her expertise in visual arts, Sydney has a background in studio photography and event management, which she seamlessly incorporates into her personal artwork. Currently, she is captivated by the intricate beauty of ink work and acrylic painting. Sydney's unique blend of creative influences and artistic talents make her a valuable asset to the art gallery team.
Kathy O'Shaughnessy
Administrator
Kathy was born in St. Louis Missouri and first came to New Orleans in 1963.
She has been a New Orleanian for the past forty-five years. A career as a house painter first brought Kathy to the gallery to paint the walls, and she stayed on, first as a shipper and later as an administrator.
Kathy is the number cruncher, building manager, and go to girl for all around paper managing behind the scene, and did we say, indispensable?
The things that keep Kathy going and growing are the same things that bring her the most joy: yoga; her great kids and wonderful grandsons; camping, and meditation.
Tim angle
Framer
Tim has been working in the arts for over thirty years. He is a master framer and indispensable at AKG!