CRISS Collaborations is a contemporary art gallery dedicated to presenting thoughtfully curated exhibitions that foreground material innovation, conceptual rigor, and diverse approaches to contemporary artistic practice. Founded and directed by curator and artist Erica Criss, the gallery works with emerging, mid-career, and established artists whose work expands conversations around abstraction, representation, process, and contemporary expression.
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Through exhibitions, art fair presentations, and special projects, CRISS Collaborations fosters meaningful dialogue between artists, collectors, and the broader public. The gallery's program is guided by a curatorial approach that emphasizes close collaboration with artists, creating exhibitions that are both intellectually engaging and accessible to a wide audience.
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Committed to supporting artists beyond exhibition opportunities, CRISS Collaborations also provides professional development resources, strategic guidance, and digital visibility initiatives that help artists build sustainable and impactful careers. This integrated model reflects the gallery's dedication to cultivating long-term relationships while advancing contemporary artistic discourse.
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Based in New York City, CRISS Collaborations serves as a platform for discovery, exchange, and critical engagement, offering collectors and audiences an opportunity to connect with artists whose work reflects the evolving landscape of contemporary art.
​About the Owner
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Erica Criss is a curator, arts administrator, and digital strategist with more than fifteen years of experience working with artists, galleries, and nonprofit arts organizations. Her professional background spans exhibition development, arts programming, artist services, communications, and digital engagement, bringing together both creative and organizational approaches to supporting contemporary art.
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Recent curatorial projects include Future Fair 2026 and 2025; the Hamptons Designer Showhouse 2025; Womanhood 102 at Space 776, New York City; Leftover and Over at SPRING/BREAK Art Show, New York City; and The Women's Printmaking Invitational at The Lemmon Visiting Artist Gallery at Kent State University at Stark, which featured one hundred works by twenty-seven contemporary women printmakers.
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In addition to her curatorial work, Criss has collaborated on a wide range of projects involving website development, digital marketing, artist professional development, and nonprofit program management. Her interdisciplinary experience informs a practical understanding of the challenges facing artists and arts organizations today.
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Criss received her MFA in Printmaking from Kent State University. She serves on the advisory board of the Society of American Graphic Artists (SAGA) and manages the online archives for the K. Caraccio Print Collection and Robert Kipniss Studio, contributing to the preservation and accessibility of important artistic legacies.
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Content Creator / Digital Marketing
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Consultant for Artists, Art Organizations, & Galleries
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Non-profit Management & Program Development Specialist​
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Photoshop Specialist ​​
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Excellent Communicator
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Skilled Strategic Planner & Researcher
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