Nisa Mackie
Nisa is the Head of Public Engagement, Learning and Impact at Walker Art Center. She is recognized as a leader in transforming arts and cultural institutions by implementing equitable practices and initiatives that span curating, learning, public programs, and community engagement. At the Walker, she curated Don’t let this be easy – a collection exhibition interrogating museum collecting practices through the lens of intersectional feminism; and teamLab: Graffiti Nature – Still Mountains and Movable Lakes. Recently she has worked with Des-Moines based artist Jordan Weber on a year-long residency with local organizations, activists, and community leaders, culminating in the commission of a public sculpture and community farm in North Minneapolis. Prior to joining the Walker Art Center, Mackie worked at Biennale of Sydney in Sydney from 2008–2010 and from 2013–2016.
