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Francesca Kielb

Director
Francesca

Francesca Kielb

Director

Francesca leads strategic communications communications campaigns for cultural organizations across the visual arts and architecture sectors, drawing upon her deep experience working with museums, galleries, art fairs, and non-profit organizations. Francesca’s recent client include Gertie, ICA Miami, ICA Philadelphia, James Cohan Gallery, Joyce Foundation, Threewalls, and Water Street Projects.

Prior to joining R+A in 2020, Francesca worked as a Senior Account Executive at a Chicago-based communications firm, where she led publicity campaigns for clients including EXPO CHICAGO, Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago, Chicago Artists Coalition, and more. She serves on the advisory board for Fountain House Studio & Gallery, a non-profit organization serving artists in New York living with mental illness. She previously served on the executive board of the non-profit Arts of Life and volunteered with the Prison Creative Arts Project. Francesca graduated with honors from the University of Michigan with a Bachelor of Arts in Visual Art & Design and minors in History of Art and Museum Studies.