Kayla Ek is an American fine artist and curator based in the Connecticut - New York City area. Her paintings, illustrations and sculptures often depict emotive surreal portraits that are inspired by her deep love for music illuminations, psychology, philosophy, saturated colors and poetry. Kayla has won many awards due to her excellence in the Arts - such as the 2014 Connecticut Association of Schools Outstanding Arts Award, The 2014 Walter Kopsick Memorial Award and, the 2014 Energy PRZ Award.  She was the Director of the 2016 New Milford Artwalk and her most current curated shows and events can be found at RAD ART arts & craft studio in Oxford, Connecticut.

Kayla is credited with the design for the OCAC Logo.