Lele Barnett is an Art Advisor and Curator based in Seattle with 25 years of experience in the art world. Beyond her work with private clients, she leads the ART (Artists, Researchers, Technologists) and Expansive Thinking program at Meta Reality Labs. Notably, Lele has spearheaded creative initiatives for Meta Open Arts, the Starbucks Art Collection, the Microsoft Art Collection, and the Washington State Arts Commission. She was also co-founder of McLeod Residence: a home for extraordinary living through art, technology, and collaboration.
Lele has curated independent exhibitions for Tacoma Art Museum, Wing Luke Museum, Forest For The Trees, Bumbershoot Festival, and the Washington State Convention Center. Currently, she holds a position on the Board of Trustees for the Frye Art Museum.
She is a member of the Association of Professional Art Advisors (APAA), the only accrediting body for the industry in the United States. Working with an APAA art advisor guarantees impartial and seasoned guidance as you navigate the intricate realm of fine art, with undivided advocacy on your behalf.
Lele specializes in emerging and mid-career artists, and she is passionate about New Media: XR, AI, Generative Art, and all things Interactive. Her services include: private art advising, community and corporate art consulting, exhibition curation, and project management.
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