on display February 3-27
public reception Friday, February 12, 6-8 p.m.
(alt. reception date in event of winter weather: February 19)
Camara “Cam” Goodrich is a professional multidisciplinary and mixed media artist, muralist, art instructor, author, and the owner of Cam Creates Art Studio based in Northeast
Ohio. Specializing in highly tactile, immersive, and vibrant experimental painting techniques, Goodrich is known for her mastery of heavy palette knife work, immersive 3D
blacklight/DayGlo experiences, and biophilic compositions. Pushing the boundaries of traditional canvas work, her distinctive studio practice incorporates non-traditional and
up-cycled materials, including (but never limited to) found objects, human hair, textiles rescued from landfills, and fiber arts. Her work often investigates themes of human
connection, cultural identity, and resilience notably explored in her “Human: Only One Race” series, translating complex societal and structural landscapes into energetic
visual journeys.
Deeply committed to uplifting the next generation of creatives, Goodrich actively serves as a dedicated mentor to emerging artists, guiding them through both the creative
process and the practicalities of building a sustainable creative career. She channels this passion for artistic empowerment into her published book, Artful Success:
Mastering The Business of Selling Your Art with Confidence, Resilience, and Creative Therapy (available on Amazon).
A passionate advocate for the community-building and therapeutic power of art, Goodrich balances her studio practice with creating her own interactive public
performances, such as her live D.A.V.A. (Dance Action Visual Art) painting experience. She also designs and leads extensive art programs across regional museums, libraries,
senior living facilities, recovery centers, and juvenile detention complexes. Her celebrated painting Dawg Pound Nation Town was awarded at the Massillon Museum and
featured on Fox 8 Cleveland’s New Day Cleveland program in June 2026. Goodrich’s momentum continues into early 2027 with her solo exhibition, GRATITUDE,
at the Ashtabula Arts Center. Through her evocative use of deep textures and unexpected materials, Goodrich invites viewers to step into familiar environments
re-envisioned through a lens of vibrant connection, shared memory, and profound optimism.
