Head of Programs, Shorefast and Fogo Island Arts

Andria Hickey is a curator, writer, and strategic advisor. She is currently Head of Programs at Shorefast and Fogo Island Arts. Her curatorial research and practice is focused on cross-disciplinary experimentation, socially engaged art, and contemporary approaches to abstraction in the digital age. She is inspired by the intersections of art and ecology, civic engagement and art in the public realm.

At Shorefast, she oversees the holistic direction of the organization’s interdisciplinary programs, including Fogo Island Arts, its residencies and exhibitions, as well as environmental stewardship initiatives, foodways, heritage sites, and programs designed to center place and culture in community economic development. Prior to joining Shorefast, Andria was Chief Curator at The Shed, NY, where she oversaw the visual art program. She was previously global Senior Director and Curator at Pace Gallery, where she established a new curatorial team and initiated the live arts program Pace Live, while advancing the exhibition program and artist roster. In addition to her leadership roles and curatorial work, Andria is a strategic advisor to artists, cultural foundations and arts institutions.