Barbara Goldstein

Barbara Goldstein is the founder of Art Builds Community and principal at Barbara Goldstein & Associates, specializing in creative placemaking and public art planning. With extensive experience in urban design and public art, Goldstein has held leadership roles including Public Art Director for the City of Seattle and City of San Jose. A published author with Americans for the Arts, Goldstein has produced webinars focused on public art and creative placemaking. Goldstein's educational background includes a Bachelor of Architecture from the Rhode Island School of Design and a fellowship from Stanford University's Distinguished Careers Institute, concentrating on philanthropy and social entrepreneurship.