Under one Roof – Karen Rosa & Kevin Mcacnts
January 9 – 29, 2026
The opening Reception is Friday, January 9, from 7:00 to 9:00 pm, and will include music and light refreshments.

The Betsy Lueke Creative Arts Center is pleased to present an exhibition featuring the work of Kevin L. McCants and Karen Rosa, two artists whose practices reflect lifelong dedication to craft, observation, and personal reinvention.

Kevin L. McCants is an African American painter, teacher, and musician based in Toluca Lake. His artistic journey began at the age of six and was shaped by formal studies in fashion illustration and commercial art at the Art Institute of Pittsburgh. With more than 18 years of experience teaching painters, McCants has guided students through private instruction, online courses, and ongoing workshops at the Betsy Lueke Creative Arts Center Gallery and the McGroarty Art Center. Kevin’s core philosophy stresses the critical importance of strong drawing skills as the foundation of fine art.

Karen Rosa returned to her art practice after a 25-year career working with Animals in Film and Television, retiring from animal welfare to reconnect with her first love—art. She is currently a School Tour Docent at the Getty Museums. The pandemic provided the catalyst to establish a dedicated studio and resume painting in earnest. Rosa’s background includes work as a textile designer and stylist for Burlington Industries in New York City, as well as Owner and Art Director of ADCOM, Advertising and Communications, in Florida. She holds a BFA, cum laude, from Moore College of Art in Philadelphia, pursued studies in Florence, Italy, attended the MBA program at Hunter College, and completed UCLA coursework in International Business.

Together, McCants and Rosa bring distinct yet complementary perspectives shaped by decades of professional experience, teaching, and creative exploration. This exhibition celebrates disciplined craftsmanship, lifelong learning, and the enduring power of artistic expression.