Thursday, April 30, 2026 | 3PM | The Venue on Music Row

Nicole Jarecz is a Detroit-based fashion illustrator with a BFA in Illustration from the College for Creative Studies. After graduating in 2010, she spent five years living and working in Paris, where travel and European culture deeply influenced her artistic perspective. Her work blends graphite, watercolor, ink, charcoal, and colored pencil, balancing expressive emotion with refined detail through a mix of traditional and digital techniques. Nicole’s illustrations have appeared in international fashion publications and private collections worldwide. She currently works as a freelance illustrator in Detroit.

Artist-in-Residence 2026 - Nicole Jarecz

Sachse Retail Summit Artist-in-Residence Program

Introduced in 2022, the Artist-in-Residence Program is a signature experience that blends art, culture, and commerce. Each year, a featured artist designs custom sneakers and live paints during the event, adding a distinctive creative presence to the Summit. Every attendee receives a hand-painted, signed, limited-edition pair, creating a lasting and exclusive takeaway that extends the experience well beyond the event.

Past Artists