Alan Chin

Alan Chin has been working in the art and design industry since 1987. Alan began their career as an Artist and then became the President of Alan Chin Design, a design firm in Los Angeles, California. In 2008, they co-founded Iron Triangle Winery, a winery that uses ceramic technology to age and ferment wine. In 2012, they co-founded Cogeo, Inc., a company that uses innovative technologies to make positive change happen. Alan also co-founded Cogostar, a social hub that provides the necessary toolbox for corporations, foundations, nonprofits and individuals to collaborate efficiently. In 2013, they became the Director of Downey Projects, a contemporary art platform in California. In the same year, they also founded The Kelsey Projects, an alternative museum space in Berkeley. Finally, in 2022, they became a Partner/Director of Space Ten, an artist-run exhibition space.

Alan Chin attended Acalanes High School from 2001 to 2005. Alan then attended California College of the Arts from 2005 to 2011, where they earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Ceramics + Painting. During their time at California College of the Arts, they also studied abroad at Hanzehogeschool Groningen / Hanze University of Applied Sciences Groningen from 2007 to 2008, focusing on Visual & Performing Arts. Alan also took Fine/Studio Arts, General courses at Hanzehogeschool Groningen / Hanze University of Applied Sciences Groningen.