POLKA DOT PARTY: 2O23 JURY MEMBERS

Tina Aufiero

Tina Aufiero is a multi-disciplinary artist based in Sedro Woolley, Washington. She has been working with and incorporating glass into her work for over 40 years; most recently, she held the title of Artistic Director Pilchuck Glass School. She earned a BFA from Rhode Island School of Design and an MFA from Parsons the New School for Design. Tina has exhibited and lectured internationally, and her works are included in the collections of the John Michael Kohler Arts Center, The Corning Museum of Glass, and Musée des Arts Décoratifs (Switzerland). She has received a Fulbright Research Grant-Iceland, Technology Initiative Fund NSU, ATT Foundation, Pollack-Krasner Foundation, Penny McCalls Foundation, PS1-National Institute for Contemporary Art.

Tamar Benzikry

Tamar Benzikry is Principal of Art and Purpose, an artist-forward, purpose-driven consultancy based in Seattle and Los Angeles. As Curator for Meta Open Arts (formerly Facebook Artist in Residence), Tamar commissioned 70+ artists in North and South America to create large-scale, site-specific artworks with a focus on DE&I and advancing innovation of art and technology to center social and community impact. A champion for the essential role of art in learning and everyday life, Tamar has taught at the University of Washington and led award-winning public art projects with 4Culture for over a decade.

Alida Latham

Alida Latham is a Seattle-based collector, craftsman, and photographer, who travels the world documenting culture, wildlife, and environment. She is keenly interested in supporting new and rising artists and technologies, as well as sustaining traditional techniques and practices. She is honored to have been asked to join the jury for this event.