Kati Ballares

Kati Ballares has an extensive work experience in the field of public art management. Kati is currently serving as the Director of Public Art at Scottsdale Arts since 2023. Prior to this, they worked at the City of Phoenix from 2017 to 2023 as a Public Art Project Manager, overseeing multiple projects and implementing new communication strategies. From 2009 to 2017, they worked at the City of Charlotte as a Program Administrator, responsible for integrating public art into transit projects and acting as a liaison between artists and project teams. Kati also has experience as an Executive Intern at McColl Center for Visual Art, where they assisted with marketing, accounting, and event production. Additionally, they worked at the Association for Visual Arts as a Summer Art Camp On-Site Coordinator and an intern in the gallery, exhibits, and education departments. Overall, Kati Ballares has demonstrated expertise in public art management and various aspects of arts administration throughout their career.

Kati Ballares obtained a Bachelor's Degree in Visual Art from Covenant College, where they studied from 2003 to 2007. Later on, they pursued a Master's Degree in Arts Administration at Winthrop University between 2008 and 2010.