She is passionate about raising awareness around issues that plague underdeveloped and under-served communities. Since her teenaged years, Lowry has been a professional singer-songwriter with unique passion and voice. In addition to performing solo, for 10-plus years, she has been the front-woman for the multi-award–winning band, Dark Water Rising. Lowry and the members of her project, Charly & The Sunshine, were selected by the U.S. Department of State and American Music Abroad to participate in the 2021–22 American Music Abroad Virtual Season.

Exhibition: November 5 – December 15Lecture & Opening Reception: November 5, 5:00 PMSmith (visual art) and Katsumata (electric violin) present their collaborative practice weaving image, sound, history, and memory. Smith draws from comic books, manga, surrealism, Ukiyo-e, anime, and pop culture to examine cultural narratives, while Katsumata creates vivid soundscapes blending classical training with experimental composition. Together, their work explores ancestry, cultural identity, and the stories that connect us.