b. 2001, Morganton, North Carolina
based in New York and North Carolina
Photo by Sophie Joseph Schwartz
GROUP SHOWS
2026 Corridor Gallery Less Taste, More Spirit, co-curator and contributing artist
2025 Rubylith Gala and Exhibition
2025 Conjure Arts ‘Nocturne’ Show and Exhibition
2024 Peel Gallery x Northside District Show
AWARDS AND RESIDENCIES
2026 Penland School of Craft Winter Residency and Photographer Fellowhip Recipient
2025 Strata Editions Photographing Land and People Workshop
2024 Hearst Journalism Awards, Digital News or Enterprise
2024 WHNPA Eyes of History Contest, General News or Feature
2023 Hearst Journalism Awards, Multimedia Narrative Video Storytelling
2023 WHNPA Eyes of History Contest, Multimedia General News or Feature
2023 UNC NPPA 37th Frame Awards, Narrative Documentary Video Short Ascend
EDUCATION
B.A. in Journalism, Minor in Studio Art
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, 2024
calliwestra@gmail.com
IG @calliwestra