www.patreon.com/artistdecoded Laura Fried is a Los Angeles-based curator and is a Co-Founder and Director of Active Cultures, a nonprofit organization that explores the convergence of food and art in contemporary life. Through collaborative projects by cooks and artists, Active Cultures' programming takes a multitude of forms such as performances, workshops, meals, and education initiatives. Throughout her career, Fried has advocated for artists and institutions while pushing forward new models for engagement and exhibition-making. She recently served as founding Artistic Director of the Seattle Art Fair, for which she organized a comprehensive program of large-scale installations, performances, talks, and projects. Fried was previously on the curatorial staff of Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art, North Adams, MA, as well as a curator at the Contemporary Art Museum St. Louis. Fried received her MA in the History of Art from Williams College and the Clark Art Institute. Topics Discussed In This Episode: Laura’s journey in curation Working within non-profit organizations The convergence of food and art  Collaboration  Unique opportunities that are provided through the community Laura’s work with her business partner  Laura’s advocation for artists and institutions  The innovation of the exhibition  The interconnected nature of art and food  The beginnings of “The MSG Club”  Future endeavors of Active Cultures in the midst of COVID-19 www.artistdecoded.com www.laurafried.info www.active-cultures.org