About Us

Welcome to our House of Art

Terracotta House is an artist-led studio and gallery space dedicated to contemporary art and creative living—where nature, craft, and collaboration come together in thoughtful form. Rooted in the belief that art and wellness are deeply interconnected, we hold space for both aesthetic experience and emotional restoration.

As a newly founded, artist-run initiative, our vision is to foster artistic expression and community engagement through immersive gatherings, high-end artwork, and thoughtfully crafted goods. We exist outside the traditional gallery model—prioritizing experimentation, connection, and creative freedom.

Alongside exhibitions and installations, we host immersive creative gatherings and intimate classes designed to nourish both the senses and the spirit—offering opportunities for shared learning, expression, and play.

Through offerings such as sound baths, meditation, breathwork, and more, Terracotta House also serves as a sanctuary for nervous system regulation, creative exploration, and sensory restoration. These multi-sensory sessions invite guests to slow down, reconnect, and experience the healing potential of creative practice.

As we grow, we remain committed to amplifying underrepresented voices and cultivating inclusive, meaningful dialogue through art and shared experience.

A note from our Founder /

Like a house built from terracotta—shaped by the earth and refined over time—Terracotta House nurtures creativity, bringing together art lovers, collectors, and creators alike in a space where nature and art seamlessly converge.
— Valerie Noell

Contributors

Lauren Cocozza | Artist in Residence & Collaborator

Lauren Cocozza is an artist and creative collaborator currently in residence at Terracotta House. With a background in fashion as a buyer, Lauren brings a refined eye and intuitive sensibility to her artistic practice. After years in the industry, she has returned to her roots in visual art—reigniting her passion for figurative drawing and developing a body of work centered on gesture, intimacy, and the human form. In addition to her studio practice, Lauren plays a vital role in shaping the creative community at Terracotta House, helping to host events and foster connection as the space continues to grow.

Nicole Noell | Galerie Table

Nicole Noell is a professional chef and pastry chef specializing in rustic Euro-American farm to table cuisine. Nicole spent 15 years working and living in a small town tucked away in the Austrian Alps. There she owned a cafe and bakery and learned how to truly cook seasonally and work with the local farmers and available crop. Nicole currently finds herself living in her hometown in southern Florida where she works as a personal chef and cooks for dinner parties and small events for high end client. Nicole plans to one day move back to the mountains, but until then she will be here working alongside her sister Valerie thoughtfully crafting seasonal recipes to share on Terracotta House.

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