Dr. Kemi Adebayo is a contemporary art curator and cultural strategist with a focus on public engagement and funding policy. She has 12 years of experience working with UK galleries and councils to commission public art. She specialises in decolonising collections, securing Arts Council grants, and designing exhibitions accessible to neurodivergent audiences.
Dr. Kemi Adebayo obtained her PhD in Museology from the University of Leicester and has served on advisory boards for several regional UK arts organisations. Her work centres on the social role of art, advising institutions on how to curate spaces that are welcoming to diverse communities and neurodivergent visitors through thoughtful lighting and sensory design. Kemi is an expert in the mechanics of public funding, guiding artists and organisations through the complex application processes for Arts Council England and British Council grants. She facilitates cross-cultural exchange projects and advises on the ethical commissioning of public sculpture, ensuring community buy-in to prevent controversy. Kemi's expertise extends to the strategic management of gallery spaces, helping curators balance blockbuster exhibitions with meaningful, reflective experiences. She writes to challenge the traditional boundaries of the museum, advocating for a sector that is financially resilient, socially responsible, and relevant to modern British society.