Kristen Wentrcek is originally from El Paso, Texas, but has lived in New York for 20 years. After several years in real estate development, Kristen founded her own design and fabrication business, partnering with American manufacturers to produce small runs of furniture and home goods. Since then, she has been developing an artistic practice, working with several small NYC galleries. This unique combination of experience gives her a keen eye to discover promising yet practical spaces for budding entrepreneurs, emerging galleries, and working artists.