Rebecca Carbin

Principal and Founder

With almost 25 years of experience in the United Kingdom, the United States and Canada, Rebecca brings a thorough understanding of the complexities of getting projects done, with a continual desire to expand thinking about the unique and essential role of art and culture in city building. Prior to founding ART+PUBLIC UnLtd, Rebecca built the Waterfront Toronto Public Art Program from the ground and was responsible for all aspects of planning and commissioning art within the public realm of the Designated Waterfront Area. Bringing a unique partnership approach to planning and commissioning, she conceptualized and implemented art collections for the neighbourhoods being built. As Public Art Officer for the City of Toronto, Rebecca grew the City’s Capital Project Percent for Art program and opened up commissioning opportunities to artists working in a variety of media and at all stages in their careers. While working as an independent curator and art consultant in London, U.K. Rebecca worked with a variety of clients and agencies including Artangel, Public Art Development Trust, Art Project Management, British Broadcasting Corporation, the Corporation of London, West Ham United Football Club and the Saatchi Gallery. Rebecca holds a Masters in Curating Contemporary Art from Goldsmiths College, University of London, UK. Rebecca is also Founder of I Heart Your Work Art Futures, an artwork production concept that brings a kick-starter approach to contemporary art patronage.