Carolyn King is an image-maker, teaching artist, special needs mom and dedicated advocate for the transformative power of art. A proud bilingual and bicultural member of the Tucson community, she has called the city home for 25 years. Originally from the Chicago area, King grew up with the influence of curious, supportive and inspiring parents, which fueled her passion for travel and creative exploration.

By 19, she had made her way to Central Mexico, where she spent decades experiencing pivotal life milestones. Among them was the founding of Corazón del Artista (Heart of the Artist), a small private art center, and the birth of her daughter, Analyssa Milagros.

Trained as a printmaker in Mexico, King earned an M.A. in Arts & Consciousness from John F. Kennedy University in 1985, focusing on the intersection of art and healing. This foundation has shaped her teaching practice for over 40 years. Today, she designs and leads collaborative community art projects for senior centers, schools, United Cerebral Palsy of Southern Arizona and various organizations, ensuring art remains a source of connection and empowerment for people of all backgrounds.

Beyond her dedication to community work, King has exhibited her own imagery in co-op galleries and venues on both sides of the border, remaining steadfast in her lifelong mission to access and share the spirit of visual art.