Emma Rarick is a painter, disability advocate, and educator. She paints her perceptions of sound through the lens of Sensory Processing Disorder and seeks to educate people on the experiences of people with disabilities to promote a sense of visibility and empowerment within the disability community.

She also collaborates with Kohl’s Department Stores as a textile artist who hand-paints floral patterns and graphics for their clothing which can be purchased on Croft & Barrow clothing across the United States. Additionally, she serves as a leader of the visual identity of Kohl’s internal disability support group.

Emma earned her BFA in Illustration from the Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design with a double minor in Humanities & Communication Design in 2023. During her time at MIAD, she was known for illustrating with acrylic paint and nontraditional mixed media techniques. Emma expects to receive her MFA in Painting from the Savannah College of Art and Design in 2028. At SCAD, her artistic focus is on bringing visibility to the experiences of people with disabilities.

Emma has displayed her paintings in a variety of gallery spaces throughout her artistic journey including group shows in Washington DC’s Capitol Building’s Cannon Tunnel, MIAD, SAIC, and Kohl’s Corporate Offices.