Holly Baxter

Executive Director, Art In Protest at Human Rights Foundation

Holly Baxter has a diverse work experience that spans various industries and roles. Holly is currently the Art Advisor, Curator and Principal at HBA Art Advisory/Holly Baxter & Associates LLC since 2001. In this role, they provide independent curatorial and comprehensive art advisory services.

In 2017, Baxter became the Executive Director of Art in Protest at the Human Rights Foundation. Here, they direct and develops the Art in Protest program, which aims to promote artists who criticize and challenge repressive regimes on an international level.

From 2012 to 2015, Baxter was the Vice President of Contemporary Art at Restoration Hardware. During this time, they created and directed RH Contemporary Art (RHCA), a division dedicated to showcasing international artists through an innovative web-based platform and a gallery in New York City.

Prior to their focus on the art industry, Baxter held positions in sales and business development. Holly worked as the Director of Sales, North America at Fast from 1999 to 2001. Baxter also served as a Business Development Manager at Lycos from 1995 to 1998 and as the Director of Technology Partnerships at FTP Software from 1993 to 1995.

Holly Baxter attended UC Santa Barbara from 1990 to 1993, where they studied Art History, Criticism, and Conservation. At this university, they did not obtain any specific degree. Holly then went on to study Business Administration and Management, General at Arizona State University, although the duration of their studies is not specified. Finally, Holly earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Marketing/Marketing Management, General from the University of Central Florida, without any specified dates of attendance.

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Human Rights Foundation

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Human Rights Foundation (HRF) is a nonpartisan nonprofit organization that promotes and protects human rights globally, with a focus on closed societies. We believe that all human beings are entitled to freedom of self-determination, freedom from tyranny, the rights to speak freely, to associate with those of like mind, and to leave and enter their countries. Individuals in a free society must be accorded equal treatment and due process under law, and must have the opportunity to participate in the governments of their countries; HRF’s ideals likewise find expression in the conviction that all human beings have the right to be free from arbitrary detainment or exile and from interference and coercion in matters of conscience. • Freedom of self-determination. • Freedom of speech and expression • The right to worship in the manner of their choice • Freedom of association. • The right to acquire and dispose of property • The right to leave and enter their countries • The right to equal treatment and due process under law • The right to be able to participate in the government of their countries • Freedom from arbitrary detainment or exile • Freedom from slavery and torture • Freedom from interference and coercion in matters of conscience We seek, in particular, to sustain the struggle for liberty in those areas where it is presently under threat. HRF does not support nor condone violence.


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