Six vibrant paintings exploring Mother Nature, women's connection to the environment, and species sustainability are on exhibition through December 9, 2026. A portion of print sales will support rural farmers and hunger relief programs.



CHARLOTTE, NC, November 09, 2026 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Contemporary visual artist, author, and agricultural attorney Jillian Hishaw presents six original paintings at Café Audire in Charlotte's NoDa arts district. The exhibition, which opened October 19 and continues through December 9, 2026, uses vibrant colors, striking portraits, and bold environmental symbolism to confront land loss, ecological destruction, and humanity's changing relationship with nature.

The exhibition features Eating Crow, Queenie, Blue Sunday, Lisa, Winter Hat, and Bird Brain. Together, these works reflect Hishaw's decades of experience in agricultural law, farmland protection, and environmental conservation, transforming legal advocacy into powerful visual narratives.

Hishaw's portraits of women command attention through vivid colors, expressive features, and compelling imagery. The portraits symbolize women's intricate relationship with nature, their role in sustaining communities, and their connection to the land across generations.

"Eating Crow" delivers a particularly pointed environmental message, using the symbolism of Mother Nature to confront humanity's responsibility for the ecological challenges threatening the planet.

"My paintings are intentionally bold because the environmental challenges we face demand our attention," said Hishaw. "For more than two decades, I have worked to protect agricultural land and the families who depend upon it. Through art, I want people to feel the urgency of protecting Mother Nature, preserving biodiversity, and recognizing what we stand to lose."

Art That Gives Back to Farmers and Rural Communities

A portion of print sales from all six exhibited artworks will be donated to Family Agriculture Resource Management Services (F.A.R.M.S.), the nonprofit Hishaw established nearly 15 years ago. Through its website, www.30000acres.org, the organization advances farmland protection, rural hunger relief, and emergency assistance for family farmers.

Proceeds will directly support the nonprofit's Food Bank and Farmers Emergency Fund programs. The Food Bank purchases fresh produce from rural family farmers for distribution to underserved communities, while the Farmers Emergency Fund provides assistance to farmers experiencing financial hardship and threats to their agricultural livelihoods.

Since its establishment in 2013, F.A.R.M.S. has helped protect nearly $25 million in farmland assets and facilitated the donation of nearly four million pounds of fresh produce to communities in need.

Hishaw also extends her appreciation to Vishal Sanghvi, owner and founder of Café Audire, for supporting local artists and providing a welcoming space where art, music, and community intersect.

"I am grateful to Vishal Sanghvi for welcoming my artwork into Café Audire and supporting my artistic journey. Providing artists with opportunities to share their work is an important contribution to Charlotte's creative community," Hishaw added.

Exhibition Details:

Dates: October 19 – December 9, 2026
Location: Café Audire, 4090 Raleigh Street, Suite 143, Charlotte, NC 28206
Featured Artist: Jillian Hishaw
Artwork: Six original oil and acrylic paintings
Artist Website: www.jillianhishaw.com
Nonprofit Website: www.30000acres.org
Café Website: www.cafeaudire.com

Contemporary artist and agricultural attorney Jillian Hishaw exhibits six oil and acrylic paintings at Café Audire in Charlotte, North Carolina, October 19–December 9, 2026. Featuring Eating Crow, Queenie, Blue Sunday, Lisa, Winter Hat, and Bird Brain, the exhibition uses vibrant colors, bold portraits, and symbolism to explore Mother Nature, land protection, biodiversity, and women's connection to nature. Hishaw thanks Café Audire owner Vishal Sanghvi for supporting her work. A portion of all artwork print sales will benefit the Food Bank and Farmers Emergency Fund programs of Family Agriculture Resource Management Services (F.A.R.M.S.), founded by Hishaw in 2013. Visit www.jillianhishaw.com and www.30000acres.org.

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