Peter Taub
Peter Taub is a curator and arts manager with over 30 years of experience in developing and producing artist-centered projects. Currently working on a project basis, he was the founding director of the performing arts program at Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago from 1996 – 2016. He steered its development as a leading presenter of multidisciplinary dance, theater and music, and established the MCA Stage New Works Initiative to support artists with creative residencies and commissions. He cofounded the Chicago Dancemakers Forum to support artistic exploration and advancement for Chicago-based choreographers, and as executive director of Randolph Street Gallery, he led its growth into a nationally recognized artist-run center.
Izabella Redzisz
Izabella is an attorney who also holds a certificate in Art and Museum Law from the DePaul University College of Law, where her studies focused particularly on authentication and repatriation. During her time at DePaul, Izabella wrote for and edited the Journal of Art, Technology, and Intellectual Property Law. She also holds a Bachelor’s degree in English and Film studies. Izabella co-owns Nightshade Floral Design, where she is able to exercise her creative side by designing floral arrangements for events all around the Chicago area.
Janet Weiss
Janet is a highly accomplished marketing and branding executive, with over twenty years of experience developing successful campaigns and strategies for cultural, art and entertainment organizations. Janet has extensive non-profit experience, including as the Head of Marketing for the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences where she oversaw branding, ad creative, media planning, marketing partnerships, sponsorship, special events and digital/mobile and social media. During her tenure, Janet led an organization-wide rebranding of the Academy, launched the Academy's social and digital platforms, generated millions of dollars in new revenue streams and increased total Oscar® viewership.
Prior to joining the Academy, Janet developed a national branding and corporate sponsorship program for the Association of Zoos and Aquariums and their 200+ member zoos and aquariums throughout North America.
Throughout her career, Janet has produced successful marketing campaigns for a wide range of programs and properties, across all consumer marketing channels. She is currently consulting for a number of media and entertainment clients, providing marketing strategy and business development.
A native of Chicago, Janet studied filmmaking at New York University's Tisch School of the Arts and began her career in film production before turning her attention to marketing. Janet recently relocated to her hometown, where she lives with her husband, who is a musician and composer.