Lauren Adelman is an artist, educator and collaborator based in Beacon, NY. She is a consultant for projects within the field of social justice, abolition, youth leadership and the arts, most specifically I Am Why. She co-founded Artistic Noise first in Boston in 2001 and then in New York in 2008. As a social practice visual artist Lauren works in community with others to create transformative spaces and experiences. Lauren has taught and led community-based art projects in many varied settings including schools, museums, detention centers and community organizations both nationally and internationally. She received a BFA from The School of The Museum of Fine Arts and a MA in Arts Education from NYU. Lauren's own studio practice explores environmental and social issues through printmaking, drawing, installation and animation.