Artist, philanthropist, activist–Madison’s Kelly Parks Snider combines her passions to explore contemporary cultural and social issues. Her new exhibit “Between Spaces,” opens at the Arts + Literature Laboratory on Tuesday, May 31. (A free reception in the gallery will be held on Saturday, June 18, starting at 6:30 p.m. with a gallery talk at 7 p.m.) Learn about Kelly Parks Snider…
Hometown: Madison, Wisconsin
First job: Working at summer camps.
Favorite ways to spend your free time in WI: Hiking, camping and listening to live music.
Your biggest accomplishment and why: My kids are amazing!
The biggest obstacle you overcame: The pandemic centered around many health issues and non-COVID-related funerals in our family. It was a very difficult.
Someone who inspires you and why: My mom does a lot for others and takes good care of herself.
Advice to someone pursuing a career path in what you do: Live your questions.
Favorite quote: “Live life freely.”
Something someone would be surprised to learn about you: I am a flower farmer in the summers –Goathouse Flowers.
What makes someone fabulous: Curious people who stay open.
