I'm Kimberly Bost—an artist, activist, and mother rooted in Hickory, North Carolina. My creative journey began in design and fashion, where I worked with nationally recognized brands before turning my focus toward art with a deeper purpose. Over time, my work expanded beyond the canvas and into the community: I've run for the North Carolina General Assembly three times, and today I serve as Executive Director of OUTright Youth of Catawba Valley, supporting LGBTQ+ youth in rural communities.

Across all these roles, artist, advocate, leader—one truth guides me:

Art isn't just expression.

It's a transformation.

It can change us, and through us, change the world.

You are creative. You are powerful!