I’ve been working on community-based art projects for a long time.

In the early 2000s, I volunteered with 826 Valencia in San Francisco. This incredibly open and creative environment opened my eyes to the possibilities of immersive, community-based art-making.

Over a decade later, I began creating community-based art installations in Lancaster, PA. A friend and I opened Modern Art, a storefront studio and event space. Our projects, infused with play and humor, invited people to question the status quo and engage in new ways.

I later joined the City of Lancaster’s Office of Public Art, where I focused on neighborhood-based initiatives, using art as a bridge to build connection and strengthen community.

Today, I continue this work through public art consulting and collaborative projects with cities, organizations, and artists. My role often involves shaping ideas, guiding project development, facilitating conversations, and helping bring the right people together around a shared vision.