Staff

Janice Bond, Executive Director

Janice Bond is a cultural architect, strategist, and interdisciplinary artist working at the convergence of public art, civic space, and design. With over 20 years of experience in cultural strategy and public engagement, she brings a dynamic, future-oriented approach to art and placemaking.

Janice is the founder of Bond Cultural Architects and PUBLIC CANVAS, where she specializes in neuroarchitecture, evidence-based design, and site-specific art strategy. Her work spans civic master planning, artist curation, and creative programming that promotes emotional well-being, heritage, and public memory. She has led projects in partnership with institutions, cities, developers, and foundations across the country. Previously, Bond served as Deputy Director of the Contemporary Arts Museum Houston and Director of Music and Social Programming at Kimpton Hotels. As an artist and curator, she has worked with the City of Chicago, Mark Rothko Art Center, and other global cultural institutions. She is also the founder of ART IS BOND, a contemporary art space in Houston.

Janice’s work continues to influence how public art is designed, experienced, and sustained—infusing spaces with intention, story, and beauty.

 

Stephanie Strickland, Project Manager

Stephanie graduated in 2017 with two degrees from the University of California in Fine Arts and Anthropology. She started her career as a Gallery Associate working with glass artists at Ken Saunders Gallery. From there she pivoted to museums working in Media Relations at the Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago and in Collections for the Museum of Science and Industry. Since 2019 Stephanie has managed artist Carlos Rolon’s studio practice where she was first introduced to Chicago Public Art Group.

Stephanie’s primary responsibility as Project Manager for Chicago Public Art Group is to oversee the development of projects from the early concept and budgeting stages to the execution, installation and the preservation of the artwork and clients.

Board Officers

  • Bernard Williams, President
  • Alexander Lovrine, Vice President
  • Jackie Jensen, Secretary
  • Margaret Koreman, Treasurer

Board Members

  • Sonja Henderson, Artist & Arts Educator
  • Jackie Jensen, Commercial Interior Designer
  • Magaret Koreman, Artist & Arts Educator
  • Alexander Lovrine, Attorney
  • Janeen Mays, Marketing Consultant
  • Nilay Mistry, Landscape Architect
  • Jennifer Montojo, Development Director
  • John Pitman Weber, Artist
  • Heather Ring, Landscape Architect & Placemaking Strategist
  • Jared Shurtleff, Management & Project Consultant
  • Cynthia Weiss, Artist & Arts Educator
  • Bernard Williams, Artist