Ruth Skinner

I work as an arts organizer, researcher, educator, curator and publisher in London, Ontario. I'm currently completing a doctoral degree in Art and Visual Culture at Western University, where my research encompasses experimental publishing practices, artists' books, forensics, and clairvoyance. I've completed a Masters Degree in Art History at Western University, a Bachelor of Photography at Emily Carr University, and a Bachelor of English Literature at Memorial University. 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. 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, was a cofounder of Good Sport Gallery, and was manager of DNA Gallery's bookshop.

Since 2013, I've occupied a range of academic roles including Course Instructor, guest lecturer, and researcher. I am the current manager of the Artlab Gallery at Western University. I am also a member of the cross-disciplinary research team behind the Renal Community Photo Initiative, an ongoing and participant-centric study which invites individuals undergoing dialysis to express themselves and their daily lives through photography.