Born in Raleigh NC, Clara "Shadow" Debnam is a DC based Visual Artist, Singer and Speaker who is concerned about those in society who are often overlooked and forgotten. Her creative abilities were recognized at an early age. She credits her gifts and nonconformist approach to life to God, by way of her parents, Ms. Dorothy Debnam and the late Rev. Chester Debnam.

After Graduating from Divinity School in May of 2017, ending an eleven year career in Sales and Marketing with one of the top apparel companies in the world, Clara relocated to Washington D.C. to pursue a year of Discipleship, with The Festival Center.  

​After completing her year of service in August of 2018 with Joseph's House, Clara would continue in the nonprofit arena for the 1.5 years as the Development Associate for Jubilee Jobs, and as the Sales and Marketing/ Programs Manager at The Potter's House. As of November 5th 2019, the artist is pursuing her God-given gifts full-time!

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Awards & Accomplishments

• Individual Prize Winner: 1st Place (Adult Category) 2012 Art Contest Winner, The Arts Council of Winston Salem
• Winner of the Winston Salem Art "Shuffle" competition
• Individual Prize Winner: 3rd Place (Adult Category) 2011 Art Contest Winner, The Arts Council of Winston Salem
• Youngest participating artist in exhibition: "The Strange Horses Came"- Morehead, KY 
  • Page spread in the "The Strange Horses Came" Booklet
• The 1st Annual, Save the Arts, People's Choice Awards, 2nd Place Winner- Greensboro, NC
• Featured in the High Point Enterprise Newspaper, High Point NC