Kiara (K. Medulla) Nicholas

Cultural Curator | Afrofuturism Artist | Building Bridges Through Art & Community

Exhibit designer and curator specializing in spatial planning, interactive installations, fabrication, and storytelling through visual design. Experienced in coordinating exhibition teams, developing interpretive content, and building hands-on visitor experiences.

Exhibit Design • Fabrication & Installation • Graphic Design • Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, PremierePro) • Visual Storytelling Project Management • Community Engagement • Art Curation • Spatial Design Interpretive Content • Interactive Display Design • Artifact Handling • Event Coordination Photography & Documentation

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  • Hotlanta: Visual Stories of ATL

    (2025- Bookstore Gallery) A multi-room exhibition exploring Atlanta’s cultural identity through music, architecture, and community narratives. The project blended archival references, mixed-media artworks, and neighborhood storytelling to create an immersive experiential environment. My role included exhibit design, spatial layout, fabrication coordination, and interpretive content development.

  • Hotlanta Roots: The ART of Storytelling

    (2025- Bookstore Gallery) This was a program extension of the Hotlanta exhibition, featuring two film screenings, an interactive quilt-building activity, and guided viewing of works from the main exhibition. I coordinated event logistics, designed activity signage, ensured multi-room film playback, and facilitated visitor engagement as part of the panel discussion.

  • Art Dojo

    (2024-25 Bookstore Gallery) Art Dojo transformed a conference room into an immersive artist-in-residence installation featuring handmade sculptural elements and interactive components. I designed the spatial layout, fabricated key pieces—including a large paper chandelier—and created participatory elements that encouraged visitor engagement.

  • Clean Yo Hood

    (2024- Sip Museum) This environmental art project repurposed illegally dumped tires into colorful planters displayed throughout the neighborhood. The installation promoted sustainability, neighborhood pride, and community-led revitalization. I led the fabrication and installation process alongside local artist as volunteers.

  • A Breath of Fresh Air

    (2020- Sip Museum) This was a youth-centered exhibition created in collaboration with Atlanta Public School educators, showcasing student artwork across multiple mediums. I curated the show, designed the exhibition layout and graphics, and led on-site installation.

  • MODA: Museum of Design Atlanta

    (2015- MODA) During my graphic design internship, I supported exhibition preparation, designed marketing materials for public programs, assisted visitors as a gallery docent, and contributed to the museum’s documentation and educational initiatives.