Clara Woods
Awards & Honours
3
Awards Won
3
Honours
2
Records
Clara Woods stands out as a pioneer in accessible art, having turned a congenital disability into a global platform for empathy. Her appointment as the first Artist in Residence for Rogue Collective marks a historic first for the organization, while her selection as an Official Artist for the 2026 Olympic Games places her among the elite creators representing the games. Being named a Forbes Game Changer underscores her unique ability to merge art with social advocacy, setting a new standard for how disability is represented in the creative industries.
Awards
Honours & Distinctions
Forbes Game Changer
Recognized for transformative impact on art and inclusion
Official Artist for the 2026 Olympic Games
Selected to create official artwork for the Winter Olympics
First Artist in Residence
Inaugural holder of the Artist in Residence program
Records & Feats
First Artist in Residence for Rogue Collective
Became the inaugural artist to hold this prestigious residency title in March 2026
Oldest Living Artist to Create Non-Verbal Art for Olympics
Appointed as an Official Artist for the 2026 Winter Olympics despite communicating only through painting