Janelle Dunlap

Janelle Dunlap, MFA

Social Practice Artist + Independent Curator

Janelle Dunlap, a visionary social practice artist and curator, who breathes life into her work through connecting history, ecosystems, and the dynamic interplay between the past and future. Drawing upon a decade-long journey in the nonprofit sector, her creative practice stands as a testament to the inspiration she draws from direct engagement with disadvantaged communities. Central to her artistic philosophy is the power of collaboration and community, as her work delves into the intricacies of cultural preservation and environmental consciousness.

Dunlap's artistic endeavors have earned support from institutions such as the Knight Foundation and the Institute for Museum and Library Services and most recently Georgia Tech, marking her dynamic presence in the contemporary art scene. Over the course of an emerging career spanning almost a decade, Dunlap's unwavering dedication to social practice arts as a creative consultant and curator have subtly yet profoundly reshaped the cultural landscape of her former base in Charlotte, NC.

Her academic pursuits have been equally notable, earning the 2020 New Artist Society Scholarship from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago and an additional MFA in Social and Environmental Arts from Prescott College. These academic achievements underscore her commitment to the fusion of artistic expression and scholarly reflection.