I'm Allison Retina Stewart-Creeks—a creative director, curator, and cultural strategist building work at the intersection of art, community, and equity.

Since July 2025, I've served as Artistic Director at Anderson Center for the Arts in Houston, where I oversee exhibitions, public programs, artist residencies, and community partnerships. I design experiences that center place-based storytelling, expand access, and nurture emerging voices.

Before stepping into institutional leadership, I spent a decade shaping brand narratives for global companies including Meta (Facebook), IBM, Microsoft, Nike, and the NBA—leading photo art direction, visual strategy, and inclusive storytelling at scale.

In 2021, I founded Free Juice, Inc., a nonprofit dedicated to mentoring emerging BIPOC photographers and digital artists. Nominated for Photo Program of the Year by the Lucies Foundation, Free Juice has supported over 15 artists through mentorship cohorts, exhibitions, and professional development programming.

I spent a transformative year teaching high school art at Crosby High School in 2024, where I developed semester-long curriculum exploring identity, expression, and creative authorship for students in grades 9–12.

My approach is rooted in a simple belief: great creative work requires care, context, and community. Whether I'm curating an exhibition, directing a brand campaign, or mentoring an emerging artist, I bring the same commitment—to tell stories that honor complexity, center humanity, and create space for others to thrive.

Currently: Leading artistic programming at Anderson Center for the Arts + available for select creative partnerships, speaking engagements, and brand collaborations.