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JANELLE BONFOUR-MIKES | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Janelle Bonfour-Mikes is an artist, curator, educator, and arts administrator. Her interest lies in cultivating accessible programming that invites artists and audiences to engage with contemporary art, performance, and creative collaboration.

With more than a decade of experience in arts education, nonprofit programming, and curatorial practice, Janelle focuses on supporting artists at every stage of their careers and deepening the creative connections that define Columbus’ independent arts community. Her approach emphasizes interdisciplinary programming, creative risk-taking, and opportunities for artists to share and develop new work in supportive, community-centered environments.

Janelle maintains an active studio practice spanning performance, installation, and visual art. Her work has been exhibited and performed nationally and internationally. She holds an MFA from Columbus College of Art & Design and a BFA from Ohio University.

She has 3 cats, her favorite shape is a triangle, and her favorite color is Prussian Blue.

JANELLE@wildgoosecreative.ORG

LYDIA GOKEY | GALLERY ASSISTANT

Lydia is a recent graduate of The Ohio State University, with a Bachelor of Arts in Arts management currently she is working on a Master of Arts in Art Education.

Lydia has been around the arts her entire life, from a young age, she knew that the arts were an integral part of society and wanted to continue her work in this field.

Within her academic studies, Lydia is focused on serving communities that are underserved and need more accessibility to the arts. Her thesis is on trauma-informed pedagogies for crisis housing centers. Her passion for the arts lies in equitable curriculums and community outreach.