Ruth Skinner

I work as an arts administrator, educator, and public programmer in London, Ontario. I'm currently a teaching fellow and the Community Engagement and Outreach Coordinator for the School for Advanced Studies in the Arts and Humanities at Western University. My recent doctoral research encompasses experimental publishing practices, artists' books, forensics and clairvoyance. I have also worked in the nonprofit arts sector with artist-run centres, artist-run collectives and independent projects.

My research, teaching and programming interests include artists' publishing and distribution practices; digital and media literacy, archival practices and access; histories and theories of photography; artist-run culture and advocacy in Canada; intersections of art, esotericism & forensics.

I have operated as the art imprint Edna Press since 2017, and I am a co-organizer of Support project space alongside Tegan Moore and Liza Eurich (Support is currently on pause). I am currently part of the Advisory Circle for the newly revitalized Embassy Cultural House. Previously, I've served on the Board of Forest City Gallery and was a cofounder of Good Sport Gallery

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