Tanya Gravening

Tanya Gravening is an accomplished public art manager with extensive experience in the arts and catering industries. From April 2020 to February 2024, Tanya was the Public Art Manager at Hennepin Theatre Trust, curating five gallery spaces within the theater district. Previously, Tanya served as Catering Operations Manager at D'Amico Catering, managing event operations during a major venue renovation. With a strong background in curatorial roles, Tanya has worked freelance as a curator, facilitated art and science dialogues through projects like SAMEE Sustainable Acts and Tales of Environmental Turbulence, and held various positions in prominent art institutions, including the Walker Art Center and The Museum of Russian Art. Tanya holds a Master's degree in Liberal Studies with a Museum Studies Minor from the University of Minnesota, along with a Bachelor of Fine Arts from the Minneapolis College of Art and Design.