they/them/theirs krista@kristawalsh.com https://kristawalsh.com BIO Krista Kelley Walsh is a multidisciplinary artist and art activist whose projects use simple materials, responsive collaboration and audience interaction. Collaboration with other artists and with her audience is essential in her practice. Her aim is to remove any barriers that prevent art from being a part of our everyday life. Krista has been a recipient of Blacklock Residency, MN State Arts Board Grant, Intermedia Arts Installation Fellowship, Intermedia Arts Naked Stages Performance Fellowship, Science Museum of Minnesota Artist Residency, Forecast Public Art Grant and an Art(ists) on the Verge Fellowship 2009. Krista has done numerous solo art performances and has collaborated with JMK, Local Strategy and Emily Johnson locally and with Pearl/Damour NYC. She has taught at Univ. of Mn, CVA, MCAD, Univ. of St. Catherine and Hamiline University. TEACHING PHILOSOPHY & MENTORSHIP I believe that most student at the Graduate stage know something about what they want to research or say in their work. What I provide is a outside eye to watch for key aspects or trail that bring them closer to what they are headed for. I have a good eye for this. And I have knowledge and experience in material and mediums that can serve their work. In summary I am here to guide the student toward their own authentic voice.