what we believe
how we do it
we convene, listen, channel, plan, and create with community stakeholders
we resource, coordinate, engage and cultivate creative partnerships
we facilitate, manage and execute big multi-dimensional projects
we ideate, inspire, seek radical solution and advocate for beautiful outcomes
art has the power to
our work is collective
OCW is led by visual artist and arts management leader Shannon Brunette, supported by a collective of cultural advisors.
Working collaboratively, we bring our whole selves, shared values, and diverse capabilities to uplift our partners’ practices and visions.
shannon brunette
founder
Shannon Brunette founded the Office of Cultural Work to empower cultural workers, both in their practices and in partnership with their communities.
Throughout her career, Shannon has worked alongside visionary artists to help both established and emerging creators navigate oppressive systems, deepen the meaning and connection in their work, and bring their visions to life.
cultural producers
Taylan De Johnette – Execution Architect
Tierra Anderson – Gathering Strategist
Sarah Peters – Process Pilot
cultural fellows
Journee Howard (2024-present) – Arts Flow Coordinator
Alexander Thomas (2020-2023) – Intercultural Imagineer
cultural advisors
Fiona Robinson – Numbers Ninja
Jake Nassif – Message Maestro
Kishori Koch – Wellness Whisperer
Saksham Rai – Brand Alchemist
Ritika Ganguly, PhD. – Narrative Navigator
Nat Kim – Reality Wrangler
