At our January Duluth Fine Arts League meeting, we were excited to welcome Caroline Elise Kiester as our featured guest speaker. Caroline is a Georgia-based sculptor who began her artistic background in 2D work before transitioning into sculpture. She earned her Bachelor of Fine Arts in Sculpture from Georgia State University in 2025. Her work focuses on animal forms as a way to explore human emotion, vulnerability, and connection.​

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At our most recent meeting, members of the Duluth Fine Arts League had the pleasure of welcoming guest speaker Beau Raymond, a talented ceramic sculptor with deep roots in Cajun Country.

Born and raised in Cut Off, Louisiana, Beau grew up surrounded by the culture and traditions of the bayou. He earned his BA from Nicholls State University in Thibodaux before going on to complete his MFA at the University of Florida in Gainesville. His artistic journey eventually brought him to Georgia, where he has left a lasting mark on the ceramics community.

Beau previously served as Resident Artist at Roswell Clay West and later went on to teach design and ceramics at both Georgia State University and Kennesaw State University. He also managed the clay studio at the Arts Center at Johns Creek, helping foster creativity for artists at every level.

Today, Beau and his wife, Esther, own and operate Hawk and Heron Clay, where they teach wheel and handbuilding classes, lead workshops, and continue to exhibit their work in both local and national shows. His talk offered members a unique perspective into the life of a working artist—blending his academic expertise, his Cajun upbringing, and his passion for building community through clay.

We are grateful to Beau for sharing his story and his artistry with our group. 

Join Us Next Time
We invite you to attend our next Duluth Fine Arts League meeting on Tuesday, October 15, at the Festival Center. Socializing begins at 6:30 p.m., followed by the meeting at 7:00 p.m. Whether you are an artist yourself or simply love the arts, we’d love for you to join us!

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