Carrie Ann Baade

Bio:

Carrie Ann Baade (b. 1974, Louisiana) is an American painter whose work deeply engages with art history. By quoting, reinterpreting, and reclaiming masterpieces, she constructs surreal, biographical narratives that bridge the past and present. Through intricate visual storytelling, Baade explores themes of transformation and human nature, weaving together personal and classical symbolism. Raised on the Front Range of Colorado, Baade earned her BFA from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, studied at the Florence Academy of Art in Italy, and completed her MFA at the University of Delaware. Since 2007, she has been a Professor of Art at Florida State University. Baade’s exhibitions span national and international galleries and museums. Her work has recently been featured at the LA and SF Art Fairs and exhibited in museums across Poland, France, Australia, Mexico, and Indonesia. Recent solo exhibitions include Mirror Worlds at the Deland Art Museum in Florida and Sawing a Woman in Half at La Luz de Jesus Gallery in Los Angeles. Her work has been featured in Forbes and in leading art publications such as Juxtapoz, Hi-Fructose, and American Art Collector. Exhibiting alongside visionary artists like H.R. Giger and Robert Williams, she continues to push the boundaries of narrative painting, challenging artistic conventions and inspiring both her students and the broader contemporary art world. Her monograph, Scissors and Tears, was released in 2022 by La Luz de Jesus Press, offering an in-depth exploration of her visionary and symbolic artwork. 

Keynote Address

First General Session
Friday, October 17
8:00 - 9:00 AM
Room: St. Petersburg 1-3
Hilton St. Petersburg Bayfront (Conference Hotel)