Bridging Vision, Materiality, and Meaning
“My objective is to develop projects that highlight diverse artistic perspectives and cultural narratives. Through meaningful collaboration with artists and audiences, I aim to create spaces that invite deeper engagement with contemporary art and its connections to identity, place, and tradition…”
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A 2024 graduate of the Institute of American Indian Arts, herrell’s career reflects a profound commitment to art and education.
Herrell is an independent curator, education-programs developer, and museum studies specialist based in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Her most recent role as Associate Curator of Ballroom Marfa includes her contributions in exhibition organization and lead preparator for Julie Speed’s “The Suburbs of Eden”, and a principal writer for the upcoming exhibition "Elemental Currents," set to debut March 7, 2025. For over a decade, she has immersed herself in significant cultural institutions and contemporary spaces, developing her expertise in both historical museums and internationally renowned venues. Her impressive portfolio encompasses experience with prestigious establishments such as the Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art (2022), The Carl and Marilynn Thoma Foundation (2023), and the Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Indian (2024).
Throughout her journey, she has collaborated closely with both distinguished Native and non-Native artists across the nation, enhancing her understanding of diverse narratives. Currently, Herrell is developing an upcoming exhibition collaborating with the Tia Collection, further expanding her commitment to fostering artist-driven initiatives, meaningful collaborations, and community engagement.
Herrell is passionate about cultivating dynamic environments, amplifying the voices of artists, and fostering a deep engagement with community narratives and cultural preservation. In her hands, every initiative is driven by the belief that storytelling has the power to transform spaces and minds.
