THE BUG CURATOR Jennifer McInnes Coolidge Meet Jennifer McInnes Coolidge, the Bug Curator, whose passion for insects shaped Stephen Shooster’s artistic path. At the University of Flori - da (UF) College of Art, her fundraising expertise established a scholarship, connecting her with Shooster. She in - spired him to explore bugs, curating his first show to showcase the results. Guiding this vision, she led the project to the Museum of Arts and Sciences (MoAS) in Daytona, a major achieve - ment. Now, as Executive Director of ACA, The Atlantic Center for the Arts, and with past roles at the Orlando Philhar - monic, Jennifer drives artistic innova - tion. Her board roles with the Florida Cultural Alliance and Florida Wakaya - ma (Japan) Cultural Alliance reflect her commitment to cultural exchange. A lifelong arts professional, she gener - ates ideas swiftly, transforming visions into realities. Her leadership and cre - ativity continue to inspire, making her an essential figure in the art world.
Jennifer Mcinnes Coolidge wearing Victorian Violin Bug dress designed by Shoosty in front of the large 12” tall panel at MoAS
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