art Experts

Steve LaWarre

Senior Vice PresidentFrederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park

Steve LaWarre's leadership and passion for botanical excellence help shape Meijer Gardens' stunning landscapes and operational success.

Lauren Smart

Clinical Assistant Professor of JournalismLoyola Marymount University

Tristan Sauer

New Media Artist and CuratorMiddlebrook Prize Winners

Tristan Sauer is a new media artist and curator interested in physical computing, wearable technology, and sculpture.

Jean Polfus

Postdoctoral FellowUniversity of Manitoba

Liber Ero Postdoctoral Fellow working on caribou conservation in the NWT using non-invasive methods, traditional knowledge & sciart.

Cecilia González-Andrieu

Professor of Theological StudiesLoyola Marymount University

Bellarmine College of Liberal Arts

Arthur Trembanis

Professor, Marine Science and PolicyUniversity of Delaware

Prof. Trembanis research focuses on understanding beaches for resilience and mapping the seafloor using robots to develop the Blue Economy.

Deborah Cullinan

Chief Executive OfficerYBCA

Deborah is a leading advocate on the pivotal role artists & cultural organizations play in shaping our social & political landscape.

Hugh Gyton

Certified Speaking ProfessionalFuture Thread

Certified Speaking Professional, sales trainer, coach and behavioural change agent, Hugh Gyton passionately promotes his ethos that "people

Jill Sonke

Research Director | Research Associate ProfessorUniversity of Florida

Jill Sonke is active in research, teaching, and international cultural exchange.

Zach Kelehear, EdD

Professor of Research, Counseling, CurriculumAugusta University

Dr. Kelehear is thought-leader on organizational change and educator with more than 40 years of experience.