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Dakota Hoska is a Native American artist, curator and enrolled member of the Oglala Lakȟóta nation, Pine Ridge, Wounded Knee community. She is currently the Assistant Curator of Native Arts for the Denver Art Museum (DAM), which houses one of the country’s largest collections of Native American artwork. Before her move to the DAM, Ms. Hoska served as a Research Assistant for the Minneapolis Institute of Art. There, her primary responsibilities were breaking down barriers between the institution and local Native community members and also supporting the development of the groundbreaking exhibition “Hearts of Our People: Native Women Artists.”  

Jared Thompson is a seasoned curator with over three decades of experience in the museum field, having significantly contributed to the success of more than 60 exhibitions. Jared's career spans roles at the Longmont Museum, Denver Museum of Nature and Science, Rochester Institute of Technology, and The Strong National Museum of Play. His skills encompass exhibition development, project management, technical expertise in digital and graphic design, and an understanding of the cultural landscape in Longmont and Northern Colorado. Jared is recognized for his ability to envision and realize imaginative ideas and foster collaborative and inclusive environments with artists that drive excellence and innovation.

Jane Burke, Curator, ��«����Ƶ Museum of Contemporary Art. Burke previously served as the curatorial fellow in the Textile Art and Fashion Department at the Denver Art Museum. Burke developed her museum career in Honolulu, Hawaii having held curatorial and collections management positions at the Honolulu Museum of Art, The Contemporary Museum, and The East West Center Gallery. Most recently, she was the curatorial fellow in the Textile Art & Fashion department at the Denver Art Museum (DAM). During her eight-year tenure at DAM, Burke co-organized numerous innovative, multi-media exhibitions and co-authored subsequent catalogs in tandem with fashion historian and curator, Florence Müller.