Greg Robinson
Cynthia Sears Endowed Chief Curator, Bainbridge Island Museum of Art
Ashanti Davis
Artist, Thinker, and Social Justice Advocate
Ryan James
Gallery Director and Art Advisor at Ryan James Fine Arts
Meet our Jurors
Greg Robinson
Cynthia Sears Endowed Chief Curator, Bainbridge Island Museum of Art
Greg Robinson’s remarkable journey into the arts began with curating one of the largest hospital art collections in the U.S. From leading the Pratt Fine Arts Center to directing the Museum of Northwest Art, Greg’s impact is profound. Now at BIMA, he’s a master of unearthing regional talent and showcasing diverse, compelling work. Greg’s career highlights include serving on the Betty Bowen Award Committee and authoring books on Puget Sound artists, making him a dedicated champion for Northwest art.
Ashanti Davis
Artist, Thinker, and Social Justice Advocate
Ashanti Davis brings her passion for art as a force for meaningful change as an artist, innovator, and advocate. As co-founder of The Unless Society and Community Experiences Designer at Pueblo LLC, she’s a guiding light for social justice and arts education. Ashanti is an Alumni Fellow of the ASTC Leadership and Diversity Fellowship program, a Steering Committee Member for the Gender Equity in Museums Movement, an Advisory Committee member for the ARTS at King Street Station program in Seattle, WA, and a board member for Nexus Regen. She received a BA in Creative Arts and Communications from Richmond American International University in London, and an MA in Museum Studies. Her dynamic journey spans international studies and groundbreaking projects, all centered around creativity, equity, and empowerment.
Ryan James
Gallery Director and Art Advisor at Ryan James Fine Arts
Since founding Ryan James Fine Arts in 2011, Ryan James has been a beacon for abstract, modern, and conceptual art on the Eastside. With a stellar reputation as a curator and art advocate, Ryan has served on the Bellevue Arts Museum Board of Trustees, chaired the Kirkland Cultural Arts Commission, and currently supports organizations like the VALA Arts Center and the Kirkland Arts Center Advisory Board. His gallery has earned Best Art Gallery by 425 Magazine for eight consecutive years!