Faith J. McKinnie is a curator, creative strategist, and art consultant whose work connects people, place, and purpose through contemporary art. Working across the nonprofit, public, and private sectors, she develops exhibitions, artist commissions, collections, public programs, and place-based initiatives that create meaningful experiences and strengthen connections between artists, audiences, and communities.

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With more than a decade of experience in the arts sector, McKinnie specializes in curatorial strategy, artist engagement, commissioning, collection development, and creative placemaking. Her practice combines artistic vision, stakeholder engagement, and project management to help individuals and organizations align art with their values, goals, and environments.

 

As Founding Director of Black Artist Foundry and Managing Partner of Sites of Vacancy, LLC, McKinnie has cultivated extensive relationships with artists, curators, fabricators, collectors, and creative professionals throughout California and beyond.​