ABOUT KATIE BUCKINGHAM

Katie Buckingham is the Curator at the Museum of Glass (Tacoma), where she develops exhibitions, researches collections, and coordinates the Museum’s vibrant residency program. She previously served as President of the Washington Museum Association Board of Directors. She received an MA in Museology from the University of Washington and a BA in Art History from Whitman College. Katie lives in Tacoma.

Follow Katie: @katie_thecurator

BIMA’s PRISM programming is where art comes alive, off the walls and onto the stage. From films and concerts to artist talks and community celebrations, PRISM expands what it means to be an art museum through regular, engaging live events on BIMA’s stage, in its galleries, and outside the museum.

ABOUT JAKE PRENDEZ & JUDY AVITIA-GONZALEZ

Jake Prendez is a celebrated Chicano artist and Judy Avitia-Gonzalez is a photographer & community leader in White Center. Together they founded the Nepantla Cultural Arts Gallery in 2018. They have dedicated their lives to creating a powerful, evocative and accessible art space that speaks to the heart of Chicano culture.

Follow Nepantla Cultural Arts Gallery: Website | @nepantlaculturalarts

BIMA’s PRISM programming is where art comes alive, off the walls and onto the stage. From films and concerts to artist talks and community celebrations, PRISM expands what it means to be an art museum through regular, engaging live events on BIMA’s stage, in its galleries, and outside the museum.

ABOUT THE PANELISTS

ROBIN LITTLE WING SIGO

Robin Little Wing Sigo is the Suquamish Foundation Director and co-creator of SaltFire, a nonprofit based in the strength of Indigenous joy, rest, and whimsy.

Robin Little Wing Sigo | Suquamish Woman | Indigenous Activist

Suquamish. Mother. Researcher of Love. Activist. Healer. Curator. Storyteller. Meme Dealer. Sovereign Styler. Fighter. Nonprofit Unicorn. Artist. Social Worker. Feminist. Duwamish. Hugger. Overthinker. Futurist. Connection Seeker.