Tiara has always had a passion for the arts, whether it was drawing, painting, or interior design. At the age of eight, her artwork received an award from NASA and was displayed at NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center.
Tiara continued in her passion while also being recognized for her athletic ability. She was able to gain a full athletic scholarship at Syracuse University to play on the Women's Basketball team at the age of 14. Tiara has won many athletic awards, such as Big East Academic Honors and national rankings. In October of 2018, alongside her younger sister, were both inducted into the Athletic Hall of Fame at her alma mater North Point High School in Charles County, Maryland.
She developed her artistic skills and expanded her horizons while receiving her BFA in Environmental and Interior Design from the School of Visual Performing Arts (VPA). Her design school was nationally ranked #9 by Design Intelligence in 2015 and is CIDA Accredited. She also earned a Minor in Business Management Studies from the Martin J. Whitman School of Management.
Since graduating, Tiara has invested directly in her craft by incorporating her company Designs By Tiara, Inc. She is often commissioned for artwork and designs all over the world. NCAA basketball programs, community centers, high schools, art galleries, Greek Letter Organizations, and other companies have used her work.
Also, she plans, administers, and executes private paint parties, which is an exciting and fun way to incorporate her love for the arts within the community to people of all ages. Some of her distinguished clientele included The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, Syracuse University, and she was invited back to work with NASA Goodard Space Flight Center. She has been invited to do live paintings at concerts and events, including Black Codes Conversational Hour Pt.1 & 2, and had the privilege of working alongside well-known artists, Markus Prime. Tiara has consecutively served as a judge for Congressional Art Competition Art Jury in an art competition hosted by Congressman Steny H. Hoyer. Unlike many designers that replicate the same piece to multiple people, Tiara customizes each project to tailor her customer's needs and desires. Her background in interior design gives her a unique perspective.
She has been the Lead Visual Arts Teacher at Friendship Collegiate Academy High School in Washington, D.C., for the last three years. In her first year of service, she was awarded Teacher of the Year at her campus. She was also awarded Most Inspiring and Most Personable by the student body. Her motto has always been, "I just might be their first introduction to how great God is." She takes great honor in knowing that she has the opportunity to have a positive and powerful impact on someone's life.
“Designing has always come naturally to me. Whenever I enter a room, I visually break down the space and analyze its construction. I am constantly inspired by things I see and visualize ways to make them better and turn them into my own creation.” -Tiara Butler
Tiara continued in her passion while also being recognized for her athletic ability. She was able to gain a full athletic scholarship at Syracuse University to play on the Women's Basketball team at the age of 14. Tiara has won many athletic awards, such as Big East Academic Honors and national rankings. In October of 2018, alongside her younger sister, were both inducted into the Athletic Hall of Fame at her alma mater North Point High School in Charles County, Maryland.
She developed her artistic skills and expanded her horizons while receiving her BFA in Environmental and Interior Design from the School of Visual Performing Arts (VPA). Her design school was nationally ranked #9 by Design Intelligence in 2015 and is CIDA Accredited. She also earned a Minor in Business Management Studies from the Martin J. Whitman School of Management.
Since graduating, Tiara has invested directly in her craft by incorporating her company Designs By Tiara, Inc. She is often commissioned for artwork and designs all over the world. NCAA basketball programs, community centers, high schools, art galleries, Greek Letter Organizations, and other companies have used her work.
Also, she plans, administers, and executes private paint parties, which is an exciting and fun way to incorporate her love for the arts within the community to people of all ages. Some of her distinguished clientele included The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, Syracuse University, and she was invited back to work with NASA Goodard Space Flight Center. She has been invited to do live paintings at concerts and events, including Black Codes Conversational Hour Pt.1 & 2, and had the privilege of working alongside well-known artists, Markus Prime. Tiara has consecutively served as a judge for Congressional Art Competition Art Jury in an art competition hosted by Congressman Steny H. Hoyer. Unlike many designers that replicate the same piece to multiple people, Tiara customizes each project to tailor her customer's needs and desires. Her background in interior design gives her a unique perspective.
She has been the Lead Visual Arts Teacher at Friendship Collegiate Academy High School in Washington, D.C., for the last three years. In her first year of service, she was awarded Teacher of the Year at her campus. She was also awarded Most Inspiring and Most Personable by the student body. Her motto has always been, "I just might be their first introduction to how great God is." She takes great honor in knowing that she has the opportunity to have a positive and powerful impact on someone's life.
“Designing has always come naturally to me. Whenever I enter a room, I visually break down the space and analyze its construction. I am constantly inspired by things I see and visualize ways to make them better and turn them into my own creation.” -Tiara Butler
Photos taken by Jaleel Ransome