2025 Featured Artist: Laura McCarty

One of the greatest responsibilities and privileges of chairing the Harding Art Show is choosing a featured artist. We are thrilled to announce that the Featured Artist for the 2025 Harding Art Show is Laura McCarty. 

The show's featured artwork is a guidepost for many planning decisions and sets the tone for the entire show.  When considering a featured artist for the 50th anniversary of the show, we looked for artwork and an artist that represented our school and community- one that is welcoming, joyful, and kind.  

Laura's work at the 2024 show stopped us in our tracks.  Despite the crowds, noise, and excitement of the opening night's event, standing in front of Laura's booth evoked a feeling of calm and simple joyfulness.  We immediately fell in love with the colors used in her abstracts and the sense of hospitality and community that her "Crowded Table" series evoked in us.  We quickly realized that Laura’s artwork was a reflection of her personality–one that was warm and friendly. 

We hope our selection of artwork warmly reflects our excitement to welcome you to a beautiful show this May.