Leah Rutt is a Detroit-based creative leader working in consulting, artist development and curation. As an advocate for equity in the arts, Rutt's work is rooted in the understanding that art wields the power to subvert belief systems, expand the depth of communication, and materialize revolutionary ideas.With a decade of experience working in the arts, Rutt focuses her skills and access towards the projects, vision and growth of value-aligned artists committed to challenging harmful systems and centering deep community relationships in their practice.Rutt has managed the execution of large scale exhibitions, events, acquisitions and murals for clients including the ACLU, Footlocker, the City of Detroit, Bedrock, Eastern Market Corporation, Paxahau, Vans and has independently managed artists studios throughout the city of Detroit. Rutt currently works as Director of Operations for Library Street Collective in Detroit, MI where they specialize in connectivity, space activation and thought partnership, bringing transformative artistic visions to life in service of a more regenerative future.