As artist, curator, and cultural producer, Kate Gilbert sees contemporary art as a catalyst for transformation. In 2015, she launched Now + There the reinvigoration of UrbanArts Institute, a non-profit arts organization dedicated to delivering impactful, accessible, and temporary public artworks that challenge Boston's cultural identity by taking artistic risks and consistently producing compelling projects that engage the public. Through her leadership, Now + There is producing high-impact temporary artworks in Boston while also supporting a pipeline of local artists and neighborhood-centric projects with the a first-of-its-kind Public Art Accelerator. Gilbert holds a MFA from the School of the Museum of Fine Arts at Tufts University and in her own multi-disciplinary artwork, focuses on the nature of consumption and the exploration of distinct alternatives. Lunch will be provided. Please RSVP by September 27 to assist with an accurate lunch order.