Art Director + Educator
based in Houston
Nice to meet you. I’m Allison.
I’m Allison Retina Stewart-Creeks — an Art Director, curator, educator, and cultural strategist based in Houston. I build immersive stories for brands, nurture emerging artists, and design experiences that connect people to art, wellness, and community.
FACEBOOK / META
ART DIRECTOR
Exxon PHOTOGRAPHER
Glossier PHOTO RESEARCHER
NBA PHOTOGRAPHER
TANIUM
PHOTO EDITOR
PERSONAL PROJECT PHOTOGRAPHER
US @ 250
PHOTO EDITOR
PERSONAL PROJECT PHOTOGRAPHER
IBM
PHOTO EDITOR
Evolv
PHOTO EDITOR
FIGHTBALL PHOTOGRAPHER
Microsoft
PHOTO EDITOR
Adyen
PHOTO EDITOR
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What’s Next
PhotoNOLA → Meet me at PhotoNOLA, New Orleans’ annual citywide celebration of photography featuring exhibitions, lectures, workshops, and more.
PhotoLucida Critical Mass → Check out this year’s PhotoLucida’s Top 50 Critical Mass, a platform uplifting photographers across the globe.
Free Juice — Mentorship for Emerging Creatives
Free Juice is my nonprofit committed to supporting BIPOC photographers and digital artists through mentorship, professional development, and community exhibitions. Each year, we guide a cohort of emerging artists through an 8-week program that builds skills, confidence, and creative clarity. Our exhibitions, talks, and workshops create pathways for visibility, belonging, and success.
Overview
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Art & Creative Direction
Visual Storytelling & Campaigns
Shoot Production & Talent Oversight
Mentorship & Inclusive Programming
Community-Focused Exhibitions
Wellness-Driven Design & Education
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2025 — Harris County Education Dept Art & Writing Awards
2022-2024 — Diversify Photo Portfolio Review
2024-2025 — Photolucida Critical Mass Top 50 Jury
2022-2024 — ICP Portfolio Review
2024 — Shoot the Shit Photo Crit, presented by Flats Camera
2024 — The Meeting Place Portfolio Review, Fotofest
2023 — Photolucida Critical Mass Jury
2022-2024 — Parsons School of Design BFA Photo Portfolio Review
2022 — Free Juice Mentorship Day Party
2022 — APA SD Untitled Exhibition
2022 — NYC FotoWorks
2022 — Women Photograph Grant Jury
2021 — Diversify Photo Membership
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2023 — Lecturer: Best Practices for Choosing Photos for Digital Experiences, California College of the Arts
2023 — "POST Work: Learning with Allison Retina Stewart" Panelist, presented by POST HTX
2021 — "Culture & Cause: Highlighting Women in Photography," Panel moderator, presented by MOPA & APA San Diego
2021 — "Black Women Photographer's Mentorship Program," Mentor, presented by West Elm
2019 — "Brunch & Black Excellence," Panelist, presented by Kean University NCNW
2019 — “Where TF Do We Start”, Panel Moderator, presented by Free Juice & SBGMTopics I speak on:
Creative leadership, Creativity & Business, Art direction, DEI in the arts, Community-centered programming, Wellness for creatives.
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