Jesse King
Flaming Lilies | Smoke Signals x Reflections

Jesse King, born Ojibwe from Wasauksing First Nation (Eagle Clan), is based in Toronto. King’s work and curatorial interests frequently explore the many facets of identity, including discussions of queerness, gender, and the importance of cultural representation.

King has coordinated numerous exhibitions, programs, and screenings at imagineNATIVE Film + Media Arts Festival as their Exhibitions & Programming Coordinator. Anchoring themselves in celebrating all art forms through an Indigenous lens and collaborations with national and international artists. 

King worked as a Curatorial Assistant for Indigenous Programs, Youth Programs, and the Artist-in-Residence Projects at the Art Gallery of Ontario. King is the newly appointed Curator at Market Gallery for the City of Toronto in the Economic Development & Culture, EDC Museum & Heritage Services Division. King engages with the City of Toronto’s art collection through an Indigenous lens.

In addition, King serves on the Board of Directors for the Indigenous Curatorial Collective (ICCA) and Gallery TPW, and was part of the Curatorial Committee for SNAP x ACT.

Artwork courtesy of the artist.