About Jess
Jess Van Nostrand is an independent curator and visual arts professional based in Seattle, WA.
Jess’ exhibitions investigate themes of contemporary life by crossing disciplines and featuring often under-recognized work being made in the Northwest. Jess has worked with artists such as Trimpin, Wynne Greenwood, Margi Geerlinks, Joseph Park, Francis Baker, John Grade, Paul Rucker, Dan Webb, and many others.
From 2007-2010, Jess was the Exhibitions Curator at Cornish College of the Arts, where she created the acclaimed “Alumni Retrospective Series” and refocused the Gallery’s programming to reflect the interdisciplinary goals of the College. In the Fall of 2010, Jess partnered with the Cornish Dance Department to present the innovative year-long celebration of dancer and choreographer Merce Cunningham’s legacy.
Jess is currently an Ambassador and Art, Culture and Design Committee member for the Seattle Center Foundation’s Next Fifty project, and serves as Chair of the Northwest Alliance of ArtTable, the national organization for women leaders in the arts.
In February of 2011, Jess began work on a new venture titled The Project Room. Based in the Capitol Hill neighborhood of Seattle, The Project Room is a non-profit arts center in development that will address issues about contemporary life through the lens of different creative disciplines. Programming is expected to begin in Summer/Fall of 2011. To be added to the mailing list, please write to Jess at jessvannostrand[at]gmail.com
Contact Jess at jessvannostrand[at]gmail.com
