CVG SHOW 2027 JUROR

Jessica Wilks is the Director of Curatorial and Interpretation at Tacoma Art Museum, where she oversees the museum's exhibitions, collections, and interpretive strategy. With more than 20 years of museum experience, she is committed to advancing scholarship, supporting artists, and creating exhibitions that connect audiences with the art and stories of the Pacific Northwest and the American West.

Her current curatorial projects include Legacy: Highlights from the Permanent Collection, a reinstallation that offers fresh perspectives on Tacoma Art Museum's collection, and Kent Monkman: Death of Adonis, a focused exhibition featuring the acclaimed Cree artist's monumental painting that explores history, identity, and the enduring impacts of colonialism.

Through her work, Wilks is committed to making museums welcoming spaces where art sparks connection, reflection, and dialogue.