Julia Collver is an influential gallerist, curator, painter, and mixed media artist whose work is deeply intertwined with the currents of social and political awareness. Born in southwestern Wyoming and raised in northern Pennsylvania, Julia's journey in art began with humble beginnings and a profound sense of transience instilled from a young age. She earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts from Edinboro University of Pennsylvania in 2015, which propelled her into the vibrant art scene of St. Petersburg, Florida.
After a brief stint at the Museum of Fine Arts St. Pete, Julia spent nearly eight years managing the Florida CraftArt Gallery, enriching her experience in the arts industry over the past nine years. Currently, Julia works from her home studio in Cleveland, Ohio, balancing her artistic pursuits with a full-time position at the Cleveland Botanical Garden.
Julia's artistic portfolio is characterized by watercolor abstractions, portraiture, and plein air painting, each medium chosen to ignite the fires of hope and resistance against forces that undermine human potential and natural beauty. Her goal is to remind us of the abundance of nature and human intelligence, urging a careful stewardship of both.
Her transition to Cleveland has not diminished her artistic output; instead, it has deepened her connection to nature, often serving as the primary inspiration for her new works. Julia's material choices—charcoal, oil, watercolor paints, and pencil—reflect a deliberate response to the rapid evolution of interpersonal communication and technological advancements, grounding her work in the tactile reality of traditional art forms.
Julia's work has been showcased and sold at notable venues, including the Cleveland Botanical Garden, Dunedin Fine Art Center, Florida CraftArt Gallery, Atelier DeSosi, Studio620, Mize Gallery, Black Crow Coffee, Cigar City Cider and Mead, and the Black Amethyst Tattoo Gallery. In 2020, she was honored with an individual artist grant through the St. Pete Arts Alliance. Through her art, Julia invites viewers to reconnect with the foundations of their existence, emphasizing the importance of honing our senses to better connect with ourselves, others, and the world around us. Her work is not just a form of expression but a vital exploration of quality of life, encouraging dialogues that enrich our collective understanding and appreciation of the arts.
After a brief stint at the Museum of Fine Arts St. Pete, Julia spent nearly eight years managing the Florida CraftArt Gallery, enriching her experience in the arts industry over the past nine years. Currently, Julia works from her home studio in Cleveland, Ohio, balancing her artistic pursuits with a full-time position at the Cleveland Botanical Garden.
Julia's artistic portfolio is characterized by watercolor abstractions, portraiture, and plein air painting, each medium chosen to ignite the fires of hope and resistance against forces that undermine human potential and natural beauty. Her goal is to remind us of the abundance of nature and human intelligence, urging a careful stewardship of both.
Her transition to Cleveland has not diminished her artistic output; instead, it has deepened her connection to nature, often serving as the primary inspiration for her new works. Julia's material choices—charcoal, oil, watercolor paints, and pencil—reflect a deliberate response to the rapid evolution of interpersonal communication and technological advancements, grounding her work in the tactile reality of traditional art forms.
Julia's work has been showcased and sold at notable venues, including the Cleveland Botanical Garden, Dunedin Fine Art Center, Florida CraftArt Gallery, Atelier DeSosi, Studio620, Mize Gallery, Black Crow Coffee, Cigar City Cider and Mead, and the Black Amethyst Tattoo Gallery. In 2020, she was honored with an individual artist grant through the St. Pete Arts Alliance. Through her art, Julia invites viewers to reconnect with the foundations of their existence, emphasizing the importance of honing our senses to better connect with ourselves, others, and the world around us. Her work is not just a form of expression but a vital exploration of quality of life, encouraging dialogues that enrich our collective understanding and appreciation of the arts.
Julia Collver
Artist