Born in New Orleans, Nicole Charbonnet is a graduate of University of Virginia (BA, '88) and Boston University (MFA, '91). She is represented by galleries including Winston Wachter Fine Art, Arthur Roger Gallery, Gail Severn Gallery, Muse Gallery and Spur Projects. Honors received include the Esther B Kahn Award and grants from Art Matters, Louisiana Division of the Arts and the Pollock Krasner and Elizabeth Greenshields Foundations.