Let’s Make Something Together

No matter your background—whether you're an artist, a collector, an arts organization, or someone seeking to unlock your own creativity—I offer a range of creative consulting services designed to bring your vision to life.

With over a decade of experience in museum leadership, curatorial practice, and arts administration, I provide expert guidance to individuals and institutions navigating the complexities of creative work. Whether you're seeking support for an exhibition, portfolio strategy, grant proposal, or organizational growth, I bring deep knowledge and practical tools to elevate your artistic goals. My approach draws on a solid foundation in studio art and psychology, focusing on how creativity shapes both cognition and behavior.

Highly organized and experienced in arts administration, communication, and marketing strategy, I also bring hands-on expertise in collection management and registrarial systems for AAM-accredited museums. From supporting artist-led projects to advising on public art, program development, and interdisciplinary initiatives, I help clients translate vision into impact through thoughtful, sustainable planning.

About Me:

As an artist, curator, educator, and creative consultant, my work is rooted in a deep understanding of the artistic process. I maintain an active interdisciplinary studio practice, and exhibitions and screenings of my work have been presented nationally and internationally as a recipient of a Cultural Exchange Grant from the U.S. Embassy in Berlin.

I’ve worked in a wide range of settings—from commercial galleries to DIY spaces, universities, and multi-million-dollar museums and botanical gardens. In these roles, I’ve organized over 40 exhibitions at renowned venues like the Pulitzer Arts Foundation (St. Louis), H&R Block Artspace (Kansas City), Tarble Arts Center (Charleston), and The Union for Contemporary Art (Omaha). I was the inaugural curatorial fellow for the Granite City Art and Design District—a conglomerate of land art and experimental project spaces focused on creative place-making in downtown Granite City, Illinois. I’ve facilitated numerous site-responsive installations, performances, and community-based art projects in partnership with contemporary artists across the U.S. and abroad. My experience spans everything from grant writing and public art strategy to curatorial research and event production.

My writing has been featured in academic publications, and I’ve taught and lectured at institutions in the U.S. and abroad. In addition to my roles as museum director and curator, I’ve served on executive boards at nonprofit arts organizations, planned international conferences, and built strong networks with artists, scholars, and changemakers all over the world. As a tireless advocate for artists with a deep understanding of creative mindsets and communication styles, I’ve earned the affectionate title of "the artist whisperer" from my museum colleagues.

I hold a graduate degree in Visual Art from Washington University in St. Louis and have dual degrees in Studio Art and Psychology from Northeastern Illinois University. My career—spanning nearly two decades—is dedicated to exploring how creative practices and visual culture shape our personal, social, and institutional lives.

Let’s Connect!

Ready to explore new ideas and move your creative work forward? I invite you to schedule a free discovery meeting to discuss your project goals, whether you're seeking support with grant writing, portfolio development, curatorial planning, or creative strategy.