MISSOURI ARTS COUNCIL
NOVEMBER 2025
Featured Artists
Again, I find myself honored and humbled. Each month the Missouri Arts Council selects four creatives to spotlight in their featured artists program. I am very excited to say that I am one of the featured artists for the month of November.
Looking back over the years, I can’t help but grin and shake my head a bit. Who would’ve thought that I would be where I am now having started out selling my photo note cards from a soda flat in the back of my truck at my local farmers market. My free range eggs far outsold my note cards, but I found a passion that I would feed and nurture. Now, here I am with a spotlight on my photography and work as a writer/illustrator with the Missouri Arts Council. Pretty cool if I do say so myself. I sure wouldn’t be grinning ear to ear over such an honor without the support and continuous encouragement from all the folks that have been a part of my journey. A heartfelt thank you for continuing to push me and cheer me on. This is our honor to share.
From Missouri Arts Council
Featured Artists: Meet our new artists for November--and explore all our other artistsSince we founded our Missouri Featured Artists Program in 2020, we have highlighted more than 230 imaginative makers from throughout the state. We’ve brought you painters, pencil artists, sculptors, dancers, singers, instrumental musicians, poets, novelists, filmmakers, ceramicists, jewelry artists, glass artists, and many more who create in myriad other ways. You’ll find them all in the ever-growing gallery below our current highlighted quartet.
Read more at www.missouriartscouncil.org/featured-artists
Looking back over the years, I can’t help but grin and shake my head a bit. Who would’ve thought that I would be where I am now having started out selling my photo note cards from a soda flat in the back of my truck at my local farmers market. My free range eggs far outsold my note cards, but I found a passion that I would feed and nurture. Now, here I am with a spotlight on my photography and work as a writer/illustrator with the Missouri Arts Council. Pretty cool if I do say so myself. I sure wouldn’t be grinning ear to ear over such an honor without the support and continuous encouragement from all the folks that have been a part of my journey. A heartfelt thank you for continuing to push me and cheer me on. This is our honor to share.
From Missouri Arts Council
Featured Artists: Meet our new artists for November--and explore all our other artistsSince we founded our Missouri Featured Artists Program in 2020, we have highlighted more than 230 imaginative makers from throughout the state. We’ve brought you painters, pencil artists, sculptors, dancers, singers, instrumental musicians, poets, novelists, filmmakers, ceramicists, jewelry artists, glass artists, and many more who create in myriad other ways. You’ll find them all in the ever-growing gallery below our current highlighted quartet.
Read more at www.missouriartscouncil.org/featured-artists
VoyageSTL October 2025
Honored to have been interviewed a second time by VoyageSTL, an online digital magazine. They focus on inspiring artist, small businesses, entrepreneurs, and creatives. Very humbled. Thank you VoyageSTL.
Article October 2025
Hi Kim, thank you so much for taking time out of your busy day to share your story, experiences and insights with our readers. Let’s jump right in with an interesting one: What makes you lose track of time—and find yourself again?
I have found that kayaking is my go-to for recentering myself. Life gets busy and it is easy to get overwhelmed, so much that needs to get done between the farm, work, writing, and just everyday life. My friend and I have set a goal to take a day at least once a month and spend it kayaking. When kayaking, there really is no time to think of anything else but the moment at hand. I love practicing my navigation skills, exploring new places, seeing wildlife, changing of the seasons, the peacefulness, and the challenges. Sometimes we find ourselves in tricky situations, obstacles, fast or wild water, weather, these all cause you to focus on nothing but staying safe and alive. While I am not an adrenaline junkie, I must say that I have had some situations when kayaking that really get my heart pumping. it is a wonderful activity that not only helps reset my mind, but it is also great exercise which I see as a win/win.
Read more here.... VoyageSTL
Article October 2025
Hi Kim, thank you so much for taking time out of your busy day to share your story, experiences and insights with our readers. Let’s jump right in with an interesting one: What makes you lose track of time—and find yourself again?
I have found that kayaking is my go-to for recentering myself. Life gets busy and it is easy to get overwhelmed, so much that needs to get done between the farm, work, writing, and just everyday life. My friend and I have set a goal to take a day at least once a month and spend it kayaking. When kayaking, there really is no time to think of anything else but the moment at hand. I love practicing my navigation skills, exploring new places, seeing wildlife, changing of the seasons, the peacefulness, and the challenges. Sometimes we find ourselves in tricky situations, obstacles, fast or wild water, weather, these all cause you to focus on nothing but staying safe and alive. While I am not an adrenaline junkie, I must say that I have had some situations when kayaking that really get my heart pumping. it is a wonderful activity that not only helps reset my mind, but it is also great exercise which I see as a win/win.
Read more here.... VoyageSTL
COMING SOON...
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Endangered Farm Animal Photo Project
As a natural light photographer, I am committed to raising awareness for farm animals in danger of extinction and the small farmers dedicated to their preservation. Through the sale of my artwork I am able to donate to organizations such as the Livestock Conservancy whose sole purpose is to save these rare breeds and maintain biodiversity for future generations to come. Never before has my purpose been so clear or rewarding. Together we can all make a difference, one photo at a time.
Endangered Status Ranking
Critical: Fewer than 200 annual registrations in the United States and estimated global population less than 2,000.
Threatened: Fewer than 1,000 annual registrations in the United States and estimated global population less than 5,000.
Watch: Fewer than 2,500 annual registrations in the United States and estimated global population less than 10,000. Also included are breeds that present genetic or numerical concerns or have a limited geographic distribution.
Recovering: Breeds that were once listed in another category and have exceeded Watch category numbers but are still in need of monitoring.
Study: Breeds that are of genetic interest but either lack definition or lack genetic or historical documentation
Critical: Fewer than 200 annual registrations in the United States and estimated global population less than 2,000.
Threatened: Fewer than 1,000 annual registrations in the United States and estimated global population less than 5,000.
Watch: Fewer than 2,500 annual registrations in the United States and estimated global population less than 10,000. Also included are breeds that present genetic or numerical concerns or have a limited geographic distribution.
Recovering: Breeds that were once listed in another category and have exceeded Watch category numbers but are still in need of monitoring.
Study: Breeds that are of genetic interest but either lack definition or lack genetic or historical documentation
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Heritage Breed Livestock & Poultry
Many of these animals are in danger of extinction. I greatly appreciate that through my photography I am able to shed light on farm animals in need. I am currently working on a new series of images focusing on heritage breeds of livestock and poultry. They are like heirloom veggies, they are breeds that have dwindled and fell out of favor when agriculture became mechanized and we moved into commercial and factory farming. I will continuously photograph all farm animals, however I will be putting a special emphasis on Heritage Breeds for a special book project I am working on. The clear majority of folks realize that tigers and elephants are in danger of extinction if not protected…However they do not realize that we have numerous breeds of livestock and poultry that are also endangered, some critically. Shire Draft Horses, Milking Shorthorn Cattle, Kune Kune Pigs, Delaware Chickens, Jacobs Sheep….these are just a few of the magnificent animals I am highlighting through my photo project. No need to travel abroad, the small farms I am visiting are all within the state lines of Missouri. If I can bring a smile and raise awareness for these animals at the same time…then Life Is Better With Art! If animals could talk, they would agree. My mission is, also to provide professional photography services to the small farmers dedicated to the care and preservation of these special breeds. I will provide images free to the small farmers I visit so they may use to promote their farms and the animals they raise. Numbered and Limited Editions of my images are available here on my website. You can also catch me at an art show or two throughout the year. I would love a chance to chat with you about this very important photo project. Thank you for taking part in my journey. I am seeking funding for this project. If you would like to be involved, please visit my Patreon page for more information. www.patreon.com/kimcarr 
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HYBRID HOLLOW PRODUCTION
I am proud to announce that I am now following another passion of mine....writing. I am working on building a series of "Around the Farm" books which are true stories told to entertain and educate folks of all ages. My first book, "Dandelion my house chicken", has earned five first place book awards and is an excellent addition to anyone's reading list/book collection.
Currently I am working on my second book of the Around the Farm series, "Lucy my rescue dog". Sure to be another favorite for readers as it focuses on the importance of animal rescue and the power of community. More details soon.
As a self-published author under my own publishing company, Hybrid Hollow Production, I am delighted to add author to my list as a photographer and farmer. I am also especially proud of the fact that I doing all the illustrations in my books by digitally enhancing my photos to look like illustrations. These books are a true reflection of myself and the critters I share my life with.
Currently I am working on my second book of the Around the Farm series, "Lucy my rescue dog". Sure to be another favorite for readers as it focuses on the importance of animal rescue and the power of community. More details soon.
As a self-published author under my own publishing company, Hybrid Hollow Production, I am delighted to add author to my list as a photographer and farmer. I am also especially proud of the fact that I doing all the illustrations in my books by digitally enhancing my photos to look like illustrations. These books are a true reflection of myself and the critters I share my life with.
WINNER OF THREE
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DANDELION My House Chicken
ORDER YOUR COPY NOW! A true story for animal lovers
of all ages. Can you imagine what it would be like to have a pet chicken in your house? What do they like to eat? Are they neat housemates or messy? Are they quiet at night? It is one thing to have a pet cat or dog in the house, but a pet CHICKEN?! Join me as I take you on grand adventures around the farm with Dandelion and her duckling best friend, Buttercup. This fun and educational journey follows Dandelion and Buttercup from hatchlings to adulthood, shows you what it’s like to live on a farm, and how Dandelion manages to live INSIDE the house with me! A chicken biography for those who love to read real-life stories! |
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PENCRAFT AWARDS 2023 LITERARY EXCELLENCE 1st Place Children-Animal Book INDIE READER DISCOVERY AWARDS 2024 1st Place Kids/Non-Fiction |
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Turn the Page with Paige
KMOV Channel 4 Interview
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Page Hulsey, news anchor with KMOV Channel 4 interviewed me about my book, Dandelion my house chicken.
Paige had this to say... "When you think of house pets, chickens don’t often come to mind. But that’s part of the charm of “Dandelion.” From Montgomery County farmer and author Kim Carr, “Dandelion My House Chicken” follows the real-life story of a chicken hatched by a duck. It’s a fantastic way for children to learn about farm life, with a little humor." Catch the interview here... www.firstalert4.com/video/2025/01/29/turn-page-dandelion-my-house-chicken/ January 29, 2025 |
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