Kelcie McQuaid

Kelcie McQuaid is a Multidisciplinary Professional Artist, Curator and Founder of ShangriLa Collective. Her influence can be seen and felt throughout the Tri-County area, where she was born and raised. McQuaid’s curatorial practice focuses on connecting emerging and mid-career artists with clear creative vision who seek to explore human experience through multimedia exhibits. Her artwork challenges emotional and creative boundaries by layering bold illustrative portraits with vibrant abstractions. Early in her career, McQuaid produced dozens of iconic murals and participated in over 80 group exhibitions. After her solo debut “Universe Expanding” in 2014 where she showcased over 100 paintings, Kelcie McQuaid was awarded ‘Best Emerging Artist 2015’ in Broward Palm Beach New Times.

McQuaid was an early champion of local developing art districts such as Mass District and Fat Village and has worked with many cultural entities including Broward County’s Cultural Division, Fort Lauderdale’s Museum of Art, Pompano Beach’s Cultural Center, Coral Springs Museum of Art, Subculture Group, and ArtServe amongst others. McQuaid has facilitated hundreds of art events, educational workshops and exhibitions in South Florida, helping to launch and sustain the careers of many emerging artists in the area.