MEET OUR STAFF

GALLERY DIRECTOR
Morgan Wedderspoon

Morgan Wedderspoon is a Katarokwi-Kingston based visual artist and a settler of Scottish-English descent. She maintains an art practice in print media including book works, sculpture, installation, and participatory projects. She earned a Master of Fine Art in Printmaking from the University of Alberta and holds a Bachelor of Fine Art (Honours) from Queen’s University. Informed by her longtime involvement with non-profit artist-run centres, she is passionate about art practice in community and its potential for grassroots-led social transformation—both imagining and working toward a more just and livable future for all. Wedderspoon enjoys being a part of the learning community of Queen’s University, where she teaches within the BFA Program. In her free time, you’ll find her biking, knitting, and learning to grow food at Oak Street Garden.

PROGRAM DIRECTOR
Abby Nowakowski

Abby Nowakowski is a queer interdisciplinary artist and art educator who is driven by curiosity and community. Overtly passionate about the arts, Abby works to spread advocacy for care, share stories, and make space for radical softness. Their practice extends into art facilitation with a range of collaborations including workshops, performances, and community weaving opportunities. They currently live and work as an uninvited guest on the traditional land of the Haudenosaunee and Anishinaabek.

Re Parsons is a dancer, visual artist, teacher, and scholar with a background in contemporary dance, literary theory, and dance pedagogy. Born and raised in the Rocky Mountains, Re's journey led them to attain a dual BA in English and Dance from the University of Calgary and are currently pursuing their Masters in Cultural Studies at Queen's University. Their artistic practice draws heavily on phenomenology and embodies research-creation through a decolonial lens. Although constantly shifting, Re's most current research endeavors involve their passion for teaching and explore how facets of radical pedagogy can transform not only the dance realm but also infuse its revolutionary spirit into other artistic and cultural spheres.

Samia Khan is a Kingston based Cultural Studies research scholar. She work focuses on the intersection of visual studies, politics of identity and historical narratives of marginalized minorities. Her work engages with visual archives, oral history, and socio-cultural dynamics to understand politics of identity and lived experiences of ethnic and religious minorities. Art and visual culture is at the heart of her research. She earned a Master in Philosophy (Visual Studies) and Master of Arts (Medieval History) from Jawaharlal Nehru University, Delhi, India, and holds a Bachelor of Arts ( History Honours) from St. Stephen's College, Delhi University. Her academic and community work with institutions, educational spaces and grass root organizations working with BIPOC community, drive her passion for bringing cultural practices and historical narratives together through art. She constantly tries to navigate the question of being at home through art and blank spaces. She cherishes being a part of the Queen's community of artists and research scholars. In her free time, you will find her reading on a couch, walking by the water listening to podcasts, or engaged in a conversation about art, history and, politics!

Bailey is a Master’s student in the department of Cultural Studies, where she explores the positive impacts of community-engaged arts on well-being. She earned her Undergraduate degree at Carleton University in Art History and Psychology before returning to her hometown to embark on her MA journey. Her research interests revolve around collaborative art-making, fostering community engagement, and developing intentional resources for artists. She is dedicated to supporting creative programming that champions inclusivity, diversity, and accessibility in the arts.