Streets Dept (Curation)
Curator Conrad Benner is the founder of StreetsDept.com. Named one of the 76 most influential people in Philly by Philadelphia Magazine in 2020, Conrad is a Fishtown, Philadelphia born-and-raised photo-blogger, curator, and podcaster. For the last 10 years his work has explored art, our public space, and the creative minds shaping the world around us. Conrad has also used his platforms to advocate for better public transit with #SEPTA247; increased funding for Philly's unhoused youth with #AmICutOut; and various voter drives including #ToThePolls and #MailboxVoters, among other efforts. The 2022 Flower Show installation artist Nicole Nikolich is the creative force and laborer of love behind Lace In The Moon. As an avid street art lover who was becoming increasingly inspired by the popularity of the yarn-bombing movement, Nicole began taking her creations to the street. The 2022 Flower Show Muralist Cindy Lozito is a Queens-raised, Philadelphia-based illustrator and designer. She loves using her creative talents to showcase communities, identity, and personal stories. Her work has been featured in The New York Times, Washington Post, Visit Philadelphia, the Rail Park, and more.