Alisa Jane is an artist + photographer. Born in New York and raised in Ukraine, she grew up travelling with her family. At age eighteen, she studied in Nuremberg, Germany. Her creative work has been featured in galleries, cafes, embassies and art festivals around the world.

In 2019, Alisa founded an arts movement called, Slavery Stills Exists. It’s focus is to produce anti-sex trafficking awareness through “pop up” art exhibitions. The first exhibit, took place in Annapolis, Maryland, USA. In the future, she plans to expand the movement around the world by hosting more exhibits.

With her passion for the arts + community. The Habitat Art Gallery was established in downtown Annapolis in 2020. It was a challenge to begin during the pandemic, however Alisa and her team saw the potential. Over time, the gallery grew and featured several artists + artworks.

February 24, 2022, Ukraine was fully invaded. Since, April 2022, Alisa has been volunteering in Ukraine and distributing aid around the country. She began a children’s art studio in Kyiv to encourage creativity and community. You can read more about her art sessions with children below.