Laura A. Williams
P.O. Box 495
Hunt, TX 78024
(281) 253-7633
Education
University of St. Thomas/ TX Region IV, Houston, TX
Area of Study: Education
Texas Teacher Certification, 2002
Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX
Major: Interior Design
Bachelor of Fine Arts, 1980
Southwestern University, Georgetown, TX
Major: Studio Art
1976-1978
Certifications
Texas Educator Certificates in the following areas:
Elementary Art
Secondary Art
Elementary Self Contained
National Council of Interior Design Qualification
Exhibitions
Lanzini Salon, Houston, TX, April 2008
Pink Magnolia, Katy TX, September 2008
Green House Galleries, Houston, TX, June-July 2009
“Into the Woods” featured artist
Austin Art Space, Austin, TX, July – August 2011
Via Colori, Houston, TX November 2013
Katy Contemporary Arts Museum (KCAM) Winter Exhibit January 2014,
Rockport Center for the Arts, Rockport, TX April 2014
Bahrain International Garden Show, February 2017, Manama, Kingdom of Bahrain
Austin Studio Tour 2020
Kerrville Arts & Cultural Center 2022 “Joy in the Journey”
Kerrville Arts & Cultural Center 2023 “Sacred Spaces”
Kerrville Arts & Cultural Center 2023 “Magnificent 7”
Awards
2024 Oil Painters of America National Juried Salon, Indianapolis IN
2023 Untamed Wine Estates Plein Air Competition 2nd place, Fredericksburg TX
2019 The Good Art Company Plein Air Competition People’s Choice,
Fredericksburg TX
2014 First Place Katy Arts Alliance Winter Exhibit, Katy TX
2014 CKAM Winter Exhibition People’s Choice Award, Katy TX
Galleries
The Good Art Company, Fredericksburg TX
Adams Galleries of Austin, Lakeway TX
Teaching Experience
Imagine Art, 2021 - 2022 Austin TX
Mentored IDD adults in establishing a career as an artist
Art Instructor and Team Lead, 2005 - 2014
Katy High School, Katy ISD, Katy TX
Courses: Art 1, Drawing 2 and 3, Sculpture, AP Studio Art: Drawing, 2D, 3D
Art Instructor, 2001 – 2005Golbow Elementary, Katy ISD, Katy, TX
Grades: 3 – 5
Artist in Residence, 1997 – 1999
St. Tammany Parish School Board, Covington, LA
Grades: K – 8
Adjunct Instructor, 1994 – 1995
Bakersfield College, Bakersfield, CA
Courses: Principles of Design, Interior Design Presentation, Techniques and Fundamentals of Lighting
Affiliate Designer/Adjunct Professor 1989 - 1990
University of Houston, Houston, TX
Courses: Senior Interior Design Studio (9 hours credit to students)
Teaching Awards
Katy High School Extra Mile Award, 2009
Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo Outstanding Teacher, 2010
Katy High School Teacher of the Year, 2011
Fund for Teachers: month-long residency in Spain, summer 2012
Cortijada los Gazquez, June 2012, Plein Air Painting
Professional Presentations
Texas Art Educators Association State Conference, 2004
“Methods of Black & White Photography Using the Holga”
Texas Art Educators Association State Conference, 2012
“Alfresco Landscapes”
AP Institutes collegeboard
Texas Christian University, July 2005
University of Texas, July 2006
University of Texas, July 2009
University of Texas, July 2011
Architecture Experience
Interior Designer, 1980 -1991
The Mathes Group, New Orleans, LA
Freeport McMoran Inc., New Orleans, LA
Milling Benson Woodward, LLP, New Orleans, LA
Pelican Homestead Bank, New Orleans, LA
and others upon request
ISD Incorporated, Houston, TX
Projects: Schlumberger Research Facility, Austin, TX
Freeport McMoran Inc., New Orleans, LA
Milling Benson Woodward, LLP, New Orleans, LA
Pelican Homestead Bank, New Orleans, LA
and others upon request
Volunteer
Coordinator and Founder of Empty Bowls, Katy, TX
Sponsor Katy High School National Art Honor Society
Katy ISD KEYS Scholarship artwork coordinator
Katy ISD Students Run Coach
References available upon request
