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Kendal Henry
New York City
Kendal Henry is a New York City-based artist and curator who has over 30 years of experience in the field of public art. Through his projects, he illustrates that public art can be used as a tool for social engagement, civic pride, and economic development. He’s currently the Assistant Commissioner of Public Art at the NYC Department of Cultural Affairs and an adjunct professor at NYU, as well as a guest lecturer at various universities and educational institutions including Pratt Institute and Rhode Island School of Design. Kendal served as the Director of Culture and Economic Development for the City of Newburgh, as well as the Manager of Arts Programs at the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) Arts for Transit. He was also the Curator-at-large at the Museum of Contemporary African Diaspora Art (MoCADA) in Brooklyn, NYC, and was elected to serve two 3-year terms on the Americans for the Arts Public Art Network Council.