Executive Committee
Steven Biller – Editor Palm Springs Life Magazine; writer / collector
Daniell Cornell – Curator Emeritus Palm Springs Art Museum; cultural historian / educator / consultant
Advisory Committee
Bonnie and George Kopp – collectors and founders of the former True World Gallery, Joshua Tree, CA
Brenda Potter – collector and philanthropist
Danielle Segura – former Chief Philanthropy Officer, Grand Canyon Conservancy
Julie Weiman – artist and entrepreneur
In Memoriam with much gratitude
Barbara Hunt McLanahan – Executive Director, Children’s Museum of the Arts; past Executive Director, Judd Foundation
With thanks to Founding Advisors
Christopher Apgar – Apgar Wealth Management; co-chair Contemporary Arts Council, MoMA
Eduardo Braniff – consultant
Antoine Vigne – consultant and writer
Staff
Bernard Leibov – Bernard Leibov is the Founder / Director of BoxoPROJECTS, also co-founder and co-curator of Joshua Treenial. Prior to moving to California, Bernard was Deputy Director of Judd Foundation in New York and Marfa. He also operated a non-traditional gallery space in New York City. Bernard also manages Black Rock Art Gallery for the Joshua Tree National Park and is the Director of the David Mackenzie Estate.
Kate Collins – Kate Collins is part time Program Manager for BoxoPROJECTS, providing administrative, technical and logistical assistance to the Director as well as to artists in residence. She is also Office Manager for Bezerk Productions, which provides creative workshops for marginalized populations including mentally challenged and homeless persons. Kate also founded her own coffee roasting endeavor called Desert Rat Roasters. Prior to her roles in the arts, Kate was a business development and services manager for technology companies.