2025 Gala Artist
McKlayne Apel
About McKlayne
McKlayne Apel is a young, lifelong artist whose creativity is deeply shaped by her faith. This past summer, at age 16, she received her first vision from God during a Sunday church service—an image of His hands lifting a girl from rushing waters and holding her safely. Only days later, devastating floods struck Central Texas, and the vision took on profound meaning. Through this experience, McKlayne has been encouraged by the Lord’s nearness and confirmed in her call to step out in faith, continuing to pursue and develop the artistic gifts He has entrusted to her.