Jody joined Creative Clay in 2007 as a Teaching Artist, and then as Curator and coordinator of the monthly ArtWalk events in Creative Clay's Good Folk Gallery. As Director of Exhibitions, since 2011, Jody oversees the performance of Creative Clay’s Good Folk Gallery, manages the collections, design and installation, and directs all aspects related to exhibits. She promotes Member Artists by expanding the visibility of their work through exhibitions in galleries, museums, offices, and other venues throughout the region. She connects businesses with artists and their work, as manager of the Art in Offices leasing program, while also coordinating opportunities for artwork to be featured in museum and gallery shops. Her work focuses on promoting folk art through collaborative partnerships, exhibitions, and public programs that engage diverse audiences.

Jody is originally from New York and holds a BFA from Carnegie Mellon University School of Fine Arts in Painting and Textiles. In addition to a first career in the fiber arts, Jody is the former owner/operator of a custom color and black & white photo lab in New York City. She also designed the interiors of sailboats and yachts, in Port Washington, NY, and Tampa, FL.

Jody Bikoff, Director of Exhibitions