Empowering Creatives 
& Culture Makers

As a thought leader in Climate Arts, Ecofeminism, and the Studio Glass Movement, I’ve curated museum exhibitions, directed fine art galleries, and supported thousands of artists including legends like Dale Chihuly, Barbara Earl Thomas, and Judy Chicago.

I tune into intuition, timing, and the energy of each project, guiding it to resonate at a frequency that moves people, communities, and markets.

Work With Me

Clients come to me to:

🔹 Build creative legacies—museum exhibitions, public art programs, collecting, published editions, publications
🔹 Turn vision into measurable results—sell-out editions, high-profile launches, & dynamic programming
🔹 Expand audiences & engagement—grow visibility & collector networks
🔹 Orchestrate experiences that leave lasting ripple effects—cultural, economic, & inspirational impact
🔹 Generate revenue—while protecting values, artistic integrity & quality
🔹 Aggressive timelines—professional execution for high-stakes projects

The Vibe

I see patterns others miss, streamline priorities, and connect the right people to the right work. When audiences return and re-engage, we know the vibe is right!

In Action

Over 25 years, I’ve guided thousands of artists, collaborated with visionaries like Dale Chihuly, Barbara Earl Thomas, and Judy Chicago, and created experiences featured in Forbes, The New York Times, PBS, Hyperallergic, CultureTrip, and Art in America.

These milestones are great but….more importantly—they’re proof that when frequency, vision, and execution align, art transforms culture, markets, and lives.

It Matters

Art isn’t just an object. It’s a Frequency. Impact. Legacy. And when channeled correctly, it transforms both the creator and the world.

What People Are Saying

  • Dale Chihuly

    “

    Jodie, you’re great. Thanks for everything.

    ”

  • Carol-Anne McFarlane

    “

    I was energized by our session. I’ve done a lot of artist coach webinars and they don’t meet me where I am. You met me where I am and was able to offer a solution for my current need. Thank you for that."

    ”

  • Miguel Edwards

    “Knowing Jodie's experience curating and running art nonprofits, directing commercial galleries and world-class artists make her an invaluable resource to any serious career artists. She gave me options because I want to make art, not all the other stuff. I was able to strategize my next move with confidence. Jodie and her strategies are kick-ass and are my go-to.”

A Selection of Projects

Trusted assistant to Dale Chihuly, painting, including R&D on Glass on Glass, and scaled his limited-edition fine art print program into a million-dollar initiative.

Art consultant for Refract | The Seattle Glass Experience, the nation’s premier glass art festival. As programming architect in its inaugural year, I delivered over 54% of the events. Now in its 7th year, the festival continues to make economic and cultural waves.

Curator, A Precarious Edge, Museum of Northwest Art

Projects Continued

  • Traveling Exhibit, Publication: included: Yoko Ono, Christo + Jeanne Claude

  • Jody Sperling

  • Artist Legacy Projects: Including Dale Chihuly

  • Curator, Publication. BAIT (Beyond An Inconvenient Truth), Earth Creative

  • Janusz Pozniak | Netflix: Blown Away

  • Manolo Aguilera

  • Meg Holgate

  • Building Collections

  • Burcu Koleli

  • Raya Friday

  • Steve Klein

  • Curator. Publications. Center On Contemporary Art (CoCA)

  • Climate Pledge: In Glass

  • Activating Events

Timeline

1998
Launches career with focus on ecofeminism and women’s impact in history,
secures research grants to photograph the archaeological marvel: tombs of the
matriarch Lady Dai at Mawangdui, China
1999
Curates exhibits In Nepal with National Geographic photographers, raising awareness for river conservation

2000 - 2010
Hand-selected by Charlie Parriot to produce and emcee glassblowing events at the Museum of Glass  

Museology Certificate at University of Washington. Internships: Pilchuck Glass School & Museum of Glass

Promoted to Director of Friesen Fine Art Gallery.  Exhibits include Speak for the Trees with Yoko Ono, Christo & Jeanne-Claude, David Hockney, Starn Brothers; What Does
Compassion Look Like?; Tracking with Jane Rosen, Lino Tagliapetra,
William Morris, Christopher Brown

Curator/BOD at Center on Contemporary Art (CoCA). Exhibits & publications include:
PostGlamism, Ceci N’est Pas Une Pipe, (UN)Sanctioned,  East-West Emerging Artist Exchange, Heaven & Earth

Travels to sacred feminine sites throughout South America

2011 - 2021
Expands programming at Dale Chihuly Studio with lead in Sales, Curation, Publishing Fine Art Editions, R&D.

Assists Judy Chicago with Be No More at SFMOMA, site-specific installation

Cutter for Barbara Earl Thomas on works for galleries & art fairs

Christie's Education: Celebrating Female Agency in the Arts

Aspen Institute of Artists Endowed Foundations 

Launches School at Press Reign 

Continued Studies at Western Neon

Poster Workshop with Guerrilla Girls 

Senior Programming Consultant for inaugural Refract, The Seattle Glass 
Experience

Arts Consultant & Curator: City of Shoreline

Curator: A Precarious Edge, Museum of Northwest Art 

2022 - 2025

Venus Tour: travels to sacred feminine sites throughout Europe

Curator: BAIT: Beyond An Inconvenient Truth, Earth Creative 

Elected to President of Earth Creative 

Launches Podcast: Female Frequency

Produces inperson Female Frequency Retreats in Hawaii

Unintimidated by unique challenges, I bring enthusiasm and energy to every artist, team and unique project. I listen deeply and I inspire while supporting individual or institutional goals. I apply solutions with a fresh approach to transform and scale projects. With more than 25 years of experience, I remain committed to building and maintaining platforms for artists to tell their stories.

-Jodie Nelson