RAC Pro Skills Series – “Mindful Messaging: Selecting Works with Intention”

By definition, an artist sees the world in a unique way, developing their own visual vocabulary through which to express themselves. But, how does an artist most effectively tell their story to others through their work in a way that conveys the breadth and depth of their talent with intention? Drawn from the perspective of a curator, collector, art historian, and juror, the content of this presentation will focus on understanding how to select a body of work that speaks to the viewer, and what factors have meaning to someone looking in from an external perspective. 

Kimberly Henrikson serves as the Executive Director at the Center for Contemporary Printmaking (CCP), a 28 year old non-profit print organization with programming areas that include a regular schedule of exhibitions, instructional workshops, an artist-in-residence program, artist studio rental space, and edition printing for artists. Kimberly began her role in August 2017 after having previously held a seat on the CCP board and the Artist-in-Residence committee.

Her involvement in the non-profit and fine art printmaking community has continued to expand and develop over the course of the past 15 years. Before coming to CCP, she founded her own business, the Yvonne Brandt Art Advisory based in New Canaan, Connecticut, which provided art advising services for private individuals. Prior to that, Kimberly supervised a team at the non-profit digital image provider, Artstor, based in New York City, where she managed the training and support services for licensing institutions in the Higher Ed and museum community around the world.

She has also held various roles focused on client relationship management for both creative and technology organizations in New York City, including Yahoo, HotJobs.com, a fashion design house, and a midtown art gallery. For more than 12 years, Kimberly has been involved with the Print Club of New York, a membership group of print collectors in the New York City area, and is in her eighth year as President for the organization. Most recently she accepted a seat on the National Advisory Council for the Palmer Museum of Art at Penn State University. She also serves on the Advisory Board for the Norwalk Art Space with leaders in the arts community of Fairfield County.

Kimberly received a BA in Art History from Penn State University and served two years as President of the Penn State College of Arts and Architecture Alumni Society Board. She also completed coursework towards an MA degree in Art History at Hunter College in New York City. Currently, Kimberly resides in New Canaan, CT with her husband and son.