Curating Experiences
Curating Experiences
Whether curating for public events or private collections, creating opportunities for connecting artists and collectors has been a passion of mine since I first started working with art. Back in 2009, before everything was “curated” and every one was a “curator,” the word “curate” itself was reserved for institutional settings and the art world elite. It was at this time, I began organizing artists and locating venues to present their artwork without the outright goal of becoming a curator. Curating came naturally as a way to provide platforms and opportunities for artists and I’ve been refining my practice as a curator ever since. Combining art, music, and community are one of the ways I am able to present art to new audiences in both traditional and nontraditional venues. By choosing art that deeply inspires and by providing uplifting experiences to connect with art, I express my own creativity and offer connections to stories told within art.
Public Curatorial Projects
Push It Forward Fundraiser for EduSkate at SOMArts, San Francisco, CA, 2023
Push It Forward Fundraiser for EduSkate at SOMArts, San Francisco, CA, 2022
Push It Forward Fundraiser for EduSkate at The Luggage Store Gallery, San Francisco, CA, 2016 - 2019
MMXII: Level 3, Infamous JeanClaude at Love Is Earth: Nashville, TN, 2012
New Works by Amelia Sayle at Swagger: Knoxville, TN, 2012
Road To Sweden Fundraiser Series at The Morgan: Brooklyn, NY, 2011
New Works by Sunday Morning at Swagger: Knoxville, TN, 2011
Weapons Of Mass Production at Lucid Gallery: Denver, CO, 2011
Unity Healing Arts Festival at The Next Door: Johnson City, TN, 2011
New Works by Grifter BW at Swagger: Knoxville, TN, 2011
Hypno Yoga at The Garage: Asheville, NC, 2011
Lifted Lab Pop-Up Gallery at The Cider House: Knoxville, TN, 2011
These Funky Masks at Swagger, Knoxville TN, 2011
Dissecting Your Duality at Galaxy Lounge: Johnson City, TN, 2011
Lifted Lab Regional Showcase at SR404 Gallery: Johnson City, TN, 2010
B/W (Black/White), Grifter at the Fort Sanders Yacht Club: Knoxville, TN, 2010
New Works by Tracy Scott Lucas at Swagger: Knoxville, TN, 2010
Duffle Full of Brainstorm, Infamous JeanClaude at Aisle 9: Knoxville, TN, 2010
New Works by Lime BW at Swagger: Knoxville, TN, 2010
Future Beast 2030AD: Brooklyn, NY, 2010
Two Eyes, Two Minds at Black Sheep: Charlotte, NC, 2009
Lifted Lab
Lifted Lab is a curatorial container founded in 2009 by Katie Pilgrim. It provides a platform and community for the promotion of contemporary spiritual art.
