Natalie Carner is an Atlanta-area folk artist, creative organizer, and public arts advocate whose work bridges functional handmade art, community development, and civic arts programming. Based in Hapeville, Carner balances an active independent studio practice with her role as Economic Development Specialist for the City of Hapeville, where she contributes to the growth of the city’s evolving arts ecosystem and public cultural identity.

Working under the creative identity Cora Creates and as co-founder of XO Creative Studios, Carner creates vibrant folk-inspired works rooted in pattern, ornamentation, and functional design. Her practice incorporates hand-painted home objects, mandala dot painting, vinyl record surfaces, decorative installations, and traditional folk influences including Pennsylvania Dutch-inspired motifs. Through these works, she explores the intersection of craft, domesticity, and community-centered creativity.

Alongside her artistic work, Carner plays an active role in supporting local arts initiatives, public programming, gallery events, and creative communication within Hapeville, GA. With a background in both art and business, she continues to foster connections between artists, civic spaces, and community life through both creative practice and cultural advocacy.