Kelly J Reyna

Kelly Reyna, gallery owner, college professor and mom, is a new dynamic force in the Lubbock arts industry.  You may have seen her work throughout the "Hub City" at local favorites such as, Picoso’s Mexican Kitchen, La Diosa Cellars, and at the newly opened brick and mortar location for the beloved Tamale Lady. 

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Kelly graduated with her Masters degree in fine arts (MFA) from Texas Tech University (TTU) in December of 2019.  She had a vision to open a gallery space in Lubbock for lesser-known artists to share their work.  The perfect location nestled in the Cultural Arts District on Mac Davis Lane became available and, with help, Kelly quickly began tearing out carpet and repainting floors and walls to prepare the space for use, it was finally ready.

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Once completed, the new gallery, gave ample room to not only display her pieces, but to work and teach private lessons, as well.  When she is not creating, Kelly is teaching courses at Lubbock Christian University (LCU) and TTU.  It has become a passion of hers to help in the development of young talent though her classes.

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Kelly is passionate about bringing awareness to lesser-known talent in Lubbock.  Many aspiring Lubbock artists work out of home studios and need a venue to showcase their work.  By offering them the gallery space and providing networking opportunities, she is making an enormous impact on many new artists who have never had a space to exhibit their work.

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Currently, she is working on a series of autism painting as a tribute to her son, who is the center of her life and inspiration for her creativity.  Through her work and her parenting  - Kelly seeks to make connections with other families who have children with autism and offer them support.