Chattanooga native, Kreneshia Whiteside-McGee, is an advocate for the arts and devoted to fostering culture in the community. During her time as a performing arts student, Kren developed an appreciation for emerging and working artists. After realizing her passion, she discovered the career of curation, obtained her degree, and now continues to dedicate her skills and gifts to presenting the creativity of others.
Kreneshia began curating in 2015 as a university senior. After graduation she served as Chief Curator of the Association for Visual Arts in Tennessee for 4 years. Her time there along with her independent work have resulted in projects with entities & artists throughout the nation and abroad (New York, California, Italy +). Aside from exhibitions, Kren works directly with individual artists Audrey Schilt, the artist/fashion illustrator and retired Creative Director of Collection, VP of Ralph Lauren, as well as the Forbes recognized poet/fine artist, Genesis The Greykid. Her portfolio also includes creative direction and consulting.
In addition to these accomplishments, Kreneshia is the founder of Culture & Co. Museum, committed to curated collaboration and cross-cultural exchange.
