Cara Jackson is an Austin-based artist inspired by the landscapes, plants, and animals she discovers while camping in our state and national parks. Working primarily with vibrant acrylic paint, she captures the energy and beauty of nature through bold colors and iconic compositions. Her work invites the viewer to reconnect with the wild and appreciate nature’s untamed beauty.
GALLERIES AND SHOPS
Art For The People Gallery
2801 S I-35 Frontage Rd, #130, Austin, TX 78741
ArtUs Co
10000 Research Blvd, Suite 141, Austin, TX 78759
Blue Genie Art Bazaar
Shop online year-round!
Storefront at 6100 Airport Blvd open seasonally for May Market & Winter Holidays Market
Clover + Maven
1023 Springdale Rd, Building 6, Unit D, Austin TX 78721
Dear Diary Coffee
1212 Chicon St, #103, Austin, TX 78702
PRESS
“May Featured Artist: Cara Jackson” Miller IDS
“Meet The Artists of Issue 24 and Find Out Why They Think it’s Worth It” Almost Real Things
“Cara Jackson: Artist and Graphic Designer” PlantPop
“Meet Cara Jackson: Artist.” Shoutout DFW
“WEST 2020 Exhibits” Dougherty Arts Center
“Art Happens Here: Two Minute Studio Tours” Dougherty Arts Center
“Art & Life with Cara Jackson” Voyage Dallas
AWARDS AND RESIDENCIES
The Infrathin Artist Residency, The Inn Between, 2025
Honorable Mention, Hope For Spring: Texas Water, Juried Art Show, Neill-Cochran House Museum, 2024
Fuel For The Arts Grant, Art Community Builders, 2020
Capacity Building Award, City Of Austin, 2018
Appalachian Permanent Collection Purchase Award, Appalachian State University, 2007
CONTACT
Reach out with an email to hello@carajackson.com
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