Biography
Born in rural Virginia in 1989, Lara Mossler painted throughout her childhood. She won awards and exhibited her work in regional galleries and shows. At sixteen, she moved to New York City to follow her passion for the arts. Lara accepted an internship at Lelia Heller Gallery in Chelsea. She spent her time in museums, at artists' studios, and painting at The New York Studio School. Lara accepted an art-activities counselor position at Wediko Children Services in Boston. She taught art at the treatment center for emotionally-disturbed children. Lara then accepted a full scholarship to Tulane University with a strong desire to study art.
Lara piloted the Community Service Scholars program as the selected inaugural group. In 2008 and 2009, the Center for Public Service chose Lara as a Public Service Fellow. Lara received the Outstanding Public Service Leader Award from the Newcomb Alumnae Association. She received the Alberta Collier Memorial Award for Outstanding Art Studio Work in 2D. Lara earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Studio Art from Tulane University with Honors. Lara also published six psychological research papers that she presented at professional conferences.
After graduation, Lara moved back to New York City. She collaborates on research for Cities of Service, NYC Department of Probation and CapitalOne. UrbanGlass in Brooklyn and Taidelaitos Haihatus in Finland have awarded her studio residencies. She belongs to the Bushwick Critique Group, NY Equity Artists' Association and Marfa Contemporary. In 2016, Virginia Commonwealth University selected Lara for their Summer Studio Program. Her art work is exhibited in New York, New Orleans and Scandinavia. She is self-publishing her first book, 28 Days.
