Jess Machacek

Jess Machacek serves as an Associate Curator at ArtLifting, a social enterprise focused on promoting the artwork of artists who are homeless or living with disabilities. Previously, Jess worked as a Print and Production Designer at Waseca Biomes and served as a Studio Art and Design Instructor at The University of Georgia, where responsibilities included developing innovative curriculum and engaging students in creative practices. Earlier experience includes roles as Studio Production Assistant and Project Manager for artist Paul Pfeiffer, where project management and gallery logistics were key duties. Jess holds a Master of Fine Arts from The University of Georgia and a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Printmaking from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.