Embracing the In-Between
Lanecia Rouse

Lanecia Rouse’s talk, "Embracing the In-Between of Life," explores the often overlooked and underappreciated moments of transition that shape who we are. With heartfelt insight, Lanecia invites the audience to reflect on the spaces between clear milestones—those moments when we’re neither here nor there, neither past nor future. Rather than rushing to resolve uncertainty, she encourages us to find peace, growth, and even beauty in this in-between phase. Through personal stories, wisdom, and practical reflections, she shows how embracing these moments can lead to deeper self-awareness, resilience, and a more fulfilling journey through life.

Lanecia A. Rouse is an artist based in both Richmond, VA, and Houston, TX. Her diverse portfolio encompasses collage, abstract painting, photography, teaching, writing, speaking, and curatorial projects for local non-profit organizations.


Lanecia has taught workshops at Haystack Mountain School of Crafts, Shakerag Workshops, and The Glen Workshop. She has participated in several residencies, including the Foundation for Spirituality and the Arts in Charleston, SC (2023); the Artists on Site: Series 3 Artist-in-Residence at the Asia Society HTX (2022); and the 2020–2021 Artist-in-Residence for the Center for Engaged Research and Collaborative Learning (CERCL) at Rice University. Currently, she is the Artist-in-Residence partner at Holy Family HTX Episcopal Church in Houston, TX, where she leads the curation team for the Lanecia A. Rouse Gallery. Additionally, she serves on the Board of Directors for Image Journal.
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