Founder

Hi, I’m Alexandra Harper. I am an arts enthusiast, community builder and event planner who believes deeply in the power of art, community & connection! A few things about me:

  • I have a passion for people, personal development and creative expression in its many forms.

  • I love meeting new people, learning about what makes them tick and understanding their deepest & truest interests and desires.

  • I am interested in meaningful conversation that goes beyond small talk and believe it is one of the pathways to a more positive, connected and empathic world.

  • I believe the arts are the essence of our humanity and that personal expression is what sets humans apart as a species.

  • I believe that simply experiencing the arts in a meaningful and mindful way is an art in and of itself (for declared artists and non-artists alike).

  • My personal mission is to build a more connected, empathic and equal world by elevating the role of both women and the arts.

Art-Full Ambassadors

Cristiane Keetch

Cristiane Carvalho Keetch has extensive experience across a range of industries including business, finance, higher education, and college recruitment and admissions. She is deeply committed to causes through various not-for-profit organizations helping underserved communities as one can find in her LinkedIn. She is passionate about working with women’s entrepreneurial organizations. She has been married for 15 years and is a loving mother to her 12 year old son and 2 year old puppy. Being transparent about the cheapness of work-life balance women experience is one of her life’s purposes. Cristiane loves all things dance, reading, connecting with others, planning events and playing like a 12 year old child. 

Grace Sacro

Grace is a Deputy Bureau Chief at the Office of the New York State Attorney General and has been practicing law for over 20 years. She was born in the Philippines, and after migrating to the US, developed a deep love of art as a child. She has continued her passion for art as an avid photographer (while serving the community through public service).

Women of Culture has provided her the opportunity to stay connected with the world of art, and to express her creative side through its various art-based events. (Views expressed are her own.)

 Andrea Smith

Andrea Smith is a native New Yorker who spent the majority of her life participating in the performing arts. She performed on and off Broadway, toured and choreographed for many productions including the performing arts department at St. Johns University.  Presently a program director. Andrea still engages with the arts and enjoys introducing a younger audience. She also helps the youth to figure out what their future options are, and how to achieve them.Andrea is now a proud member of The Women Of Culture team, she strongly believes in its mission and values and looks forward to all of the upcoming adventures. 


Collaborators & Guest Speakers

Bernadine Franco

is an Art historian, Educator, Writer, and Speaker who empowers the female perspective defined through works of art. Learn more at beyondthepaint.net and follow her on IG: @beyondthepaintwbernadine

Julie Zhu

is an award-winning marketing strategist based in NYC. She's a marketing advisor and guest speaker at Women of Culture. Follow her marketing insights at @marketingwithjulie

Janelle Diethelm

is the Founder of the Curious Art Historian, a free online resource where anyone can learn about art history. She holds a Master's in the History & Business of Art & Collecting from the University of Warwick and has worked at well-known art institutions such as the Metropolitan Museum of Art and Christie's.

Merrily Kerr

is an art critic and writer based in New York. For over thirteen years Merrily has crafted personalized tours of cultural discovery in New York's galleries and museums. Merrily's daily social media and blog posts highlight the best art the city has to offer. Learn more about Merrily and follow her on IG: @newyorkarttours

Lauren Ebin

has been working in museums in NYC and overseas since 1998, both on the curatorial side and as a museum educator. As an archaeologist and art historian with an M.A. and Master of Philosophy degrees in Art History and Archaeology, Lauren has spent more than ten field seasons excavating all over the world. In her leisure time, Lauren is an accomplished swing dancer.

Hall W. Rockefeller

is an Art Historian and theFounder of Less than Half, an art criticism website covering the solo shows and goings-on of women artists in New York City.