b. Greenwich, CT 1955
Lives and Works in Providence RI and West Palm Beach, FL

Jane O’Hara is a contemporary American artist, curator and founder of Jane O’Hara Projects. O’Hara received a BFA in painting at Boston University, Boston, MA, and a Curatorial Certification from Sotheby's Institute of Arts.

In O’Hara’s paintings we look from the animal’s perspective with narratives concerning the deeply problematic human-animal bond. In O’Hara’s latest series, Animal Instinct animals confront the relentless forces of both nature and human intervention.

State of the Union – Animals Across America is a dynamic and thought-provoking traveling exhibition that examines the complex relationship between animals and American culture. Created by artist and animal advocate Jane O’Hara and produced by Jane O’Hara Projects, this traveling exhibition takes viewers on a journey through all 50 states, exploring how animals are celebrated, exploited, and symbolized in our society. Through bold, narrative-driven paintings, State of the Union challenges audiences to reflect on the contrast between the idealized imagery of animals in state symbols, postcards, and pop culture, and the often-overlooked realities they face behind the scenes.

O’Hara is an honoree of the Courage of Conscience Award from the Peace Abbey  honoring individuals and organizations that have distinguished themselves through humanitarian causes, peace and social justice activism. She is a recipient of Rare Air Artist-in-Residency, Adams State University, Alamosa, CO, a Curatorial Grant, Curatorial Opportunity Program, Newton Art Center, Newton, MA and a Culture and Animals Foundation Grant.

O’Hara’s work has been presented and exhibited throughout the US including New Bedford Art Museum, New Bedford, MA; Fitchburg Art Museum, Fitchburg, MA; Worcester Art Museum, Worcester, MA; Brown University, Providence RI and NY’s  Pace University, among others.