Laura L. Sligh (pronouns: she, her) is a multidisciplinary artist, who has worked for over 2 decades in the Baltimore, Washington DC area. She received her MFA from The Maryland Institute of Art and her undergrad degree in performance from Morgan State University. Laura’s artistry shows up in many forms. Her work blends texture, visual art, performance, woodworking, written word, and photography. Her art is complex, immersive, visually layered, and often interactive.

Laura Sligh is a director, theater teacher, and visual artist in Baltimore and its surrounding area for many years. She has worked with organizations such as Eubie Blake Cultural Arts Center, The YMCA, YATTS, Arena Players, and Baltimore City Schools. She has also worked as a stage manager, wig, makeup, and costume designer in the Baltimore Washington area and her work has been seen in shows such as Grease, Little Shop of Horrors, Dreamgirls, The Wiz, Oliver, and Once on this Island.

Laura also finds inspiration from the communities in which she works. Her work often deals with the current political climate, urban life, gentrification, and giving voice to the unseen. She can inspire and voice their stories through theater and visual art. Because Laura started as a performer, she understands the process of creating from all sides and equally values all aspects of art-making. Whether on stage or in a gallery, her work is always visually intriguing and thought-provoking. She strives to make art that is relevant and, encompasses all aspects of life and love.