Art is a process that involves creating both form and content. While the form alone can be visually appealing, without a clear concept, it often lacks purpose. On the other hand, conceptual work must have proper execution to be effective. However, when both form and concept are successfully blended, it can create an artwork that captivates, provokes, stimulates, challenges, and transforms those who experience it.
My role as a curator in a university setting is to provide diverse programming that is visually engaging, physically stimulating, and intellectually challenging to both the university and the surrounding communities. As a gallery director, I am privileged to offer a safe space for artists to experiment with their craft, engage with the public, and participate in a welcoming and accessible dialogue on social, cultural, and political identity issues.
For many undergraduate students, the university gallery or museum is their first experience viewing a museum art exhibition. My goal is to spark their curiosity and encourage them to ask questions, which can lead to self-discovery. These discoveries have the potential to be life-altering experiences.
For visitors with museum experience, I aim to provide experiential and intellectual stimulation. Through this experience, they can grow their knowledge and appreciation of art and become invested in supporting the museum.
For the past 10+ years, I have served as the curator/director of The New Gallery at Austin Peay State University located in Clarksville, TN
My role as a curator in a university setting is to provide diverse programming that is visually engaging, physically stimulating, and intellectually challenging to both the university and the surrounding communities. As a gallery director, I am privileged to offer a safe space for artists to experiment with their craft, engage with the public, and participate in a welcoming and accessible dialogue on social, cultural, and political identity issues.
For many undergraduate students, the university gallery or museum is their first experience viewing a museum art exhibition. My goal is to spark their curiosity and encourage them to ask questions, which can lead to self-discovery. These discoveries have the potential to be life-altering experiences.
For visitors with museum experience, I aim to provide experiential and intellectual stimulation. Through this experience, they can grow their knowledge and appreciation of art and become invested in supporting the museum.
For the past 10+ years, I have served as the curator/director of The New Gallery at Austin Peay State University located in Clarksville, TN
