Iva Osei-Kuffour

Iva Osei-Kuffour is a multidisciplinary artist, jewelry designer, painter, visual arts instructor, mother, and wife. Born and raised on the southwest side of Houston (Alief), she proudly comes from a rich cultural background; half Ghanaian and half African American. Iva draws inspiration from her deep love of culture, technique, and storytelling, using creativity to help people connect with their own unique narratives.

In addition to creating art, Iva is passionate about arts education and making creative experiences more accessible. During the 2024–25 school year she taught 6th grade Visual Arts at Lawson Middle School and joined Contemporary Arts Museum Houston’s (CAMH) Teacher Advisory Group, where she collaborated with educators to bring contemporary art into classrooms. A highlight was guiding my students in producing their exhibition Threat of Joy, which celebrates meaningful moments of happiness and was on view at Eldorado Ballroom from May 9–24, 2025, and at Mid Main Gallery from June 21–September 4, 2025. She also joined the Children’s Museum Houston’s East Arts Workshop, where she worked alongside fellow artists and educators to engage children in the vibrant traditions of East Asian arts and crafts.