Lauren Steinberg is a Chicago-based arts administrator, producer and performance artist specializing in creating supportive, organized, and playful environments for artists to achieve their visions.
Lauren has produced and supervised many creative projects, including gallery activations, fundraisers, film shoots, artist residencies, and performance festivals. Lauren received their Bachelor of Fine Arts in Sculpture at the Pratt Institute and a Master of Fine Arts in Performance at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. Previously, Lauren held positions at Steppenwolf Theatre Company producing the genre defying LookOut Series and at SAIC Galleries as the Assistant Director of Exhibitions.
As an artist, Lauren creates durational endurance-based work that explores potential fantasies and mythmaking. Starting out as a drag performer in New York City, Lauren’s body of work has been exhibited nationally and internationally. In addition to her artistic practice, Lauren serves on the board of GFP empowering the next generation of Trans Nonbinary Artists.
Contact
lsteinb9@gmail.com
Photo by Gracie Hagen