b 1989 Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA

nik rye is an artist, organizer, educator, and curator whose transdisciplinary art practice focuses on themes of collaboration, community-building, participation & interactivity, and storytelling as a catalyst for change. They ask, What does the work do? Who does it serve?

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nik rye has an MFA in Studio Art at Florida State University, a BA in Ceramics and Printmaking at Florida State, and an AS in Graphic Design at Broward College. They are a recipient of two Silver Addys, the Legacy Fellowship at the FSU Graduate School, and have been recognized by the American Civil Liberties Union as an outstanding contributor to the field of professional activism.

Ever keen on new experiences, nik rye has toured the USA with their puppet troupe, hiked & bicycled across several states, and motorbiked across Vietnam. Currently, nik rye lives in Tallahassee with Carrot, their little dog, and Bennie, their tuxedo cat.