Laura Hodgins
Laura Hodgins is a white settler from Yellowknife, Northwest Territories. Laura completed her undergraduate degree at the University of Victoria. She worked at the Art Gallery of Greater Victoria throughout her undergraduate studies as a Gallery Representative and an Event Host. Laura is currently a Master’s student in Art History at Concordia University, thrilled to be under the supervision of Dr. Heather Igloliorte. As a Northerner, Laura is passionate about fostering and promoting the arts north of 60. Laura currently works as a research assistant and project coordinator on the Arctic Arts Summit for Inuit Futures in Arts Leadership: The Pilimmaksarniq / Pijariuqsarniq Project.
Thesis Title: Northern Art Divided: Investigating the Impact of the 1999 Territorial Division on Northwest Territories Art
Supervisor: Dr. Heather Igloliorte
Research Interests:
- Circumpolar art
- Alternative exhibition spaces
- Indigenous art
- Critical museology
RAship: Laura currently works as a research assistant and project coordinator on the Arctic Arts Summit 2022 for Inuit Futures in Arts Leadership: The Pilimmaksarniq / Pijariuqsarniq Project.