Gabrielle “Gabby” Tolliver

Center Programs Manager

Gabrielle “Gabby” Tolliver is an arts administrator, visual artist, and creative strategist with more than eight years of experience leading community-centered programming, operations, and partnerships across New Orleans. 

As Center Program Manager at KID smART, she oversees the implementation and operations of arts education initiatives, coordinating cross-functional teams, resources, and stakeholders to create meaningful experiences for young people and communities. Previously, Gabrielle held leadership roles at the Contemporary Arts Center, Arts New Orleans, and Studio BE, where she managed large-scale public initiatives and strategic partnerships, and she currently serves on the board of a local arts nonprofit, contributing to organizational vision and community engagement efforts. 

As a visual artist, her work has been exhibited nationally and internationally at institutions including the Ogden Museum of Southern Art, the Contemporary Arts Center New Orleans, the Newcomb Art Museum, CICA Museum in South Korea, and M.A.D.S. Art Gallery in Milan, and she was selected as a 2026 artist-in-residence at the Joan Mitchell Center. 

Rooted in themes of identity, memory, and collective healing, Gabrielle’s artistic practice deeply informs her professional approach, shaping the way she leads with curiosity, cultivates collaboration, and designs thoughtful, inclusive spaces where creativity and community can thrive.