July Member of the Month: Ken Takata

July Member of the Month: Ken Takata

By: Loren Scales

July 24, 2024

What is your occupation?

Professional photographer specializing in commercial and fine art photography. Specialties are landscapes, fly fishing, architectural and recreational photography.

How long have you been a member of the Art Association? 

7 years

Favorite Art Association event or class? 

The Art Fairs and Arts on the Green. These events give artist like myself the opportunity to showcase our work and share our visions with others; while we may not have the means or ability to do so otherwise.

What is your art background and why are you involved with the Art Association?

I formally studied fine art and commercial photography at UCLA in West Los Angeles and Art Center College of Design in Pasadena; studio manager and photo assistant to many well-known photographers on the West Coast. As mentioned before, the A!A gives artists like myself a platform and opportunity to share our visions and work with others.

Visit Ken’s website at: https://www.kentakataphotography.com/

By: Loren Scales

Development Manager

Loren grew up in Amarillo, Texas where she was a dancer and cellist. Growing up with musician parents, she was instilled with a deep love and appreciation for the arts. Loren moved to Jackson in 2018 after completing a BSBA in International Business from the University of Denver. She has a range of experience with non-profit and for-profit organizations, and she’s eager to engage with new art mediums through the Art Association. Loren spends her free time skiing, hiking, traveling—truly any activity that ensures she’ll be playing outside.

loren@artassociation.org