CAN Foundation

artists fueling careers and futures for other artists.
The CAN Foundation, established in 2019, is on a mission to create sustainable careers for the creative class through artist development, arts education, and public art projects. They also work to realize the interdependent impact of spaces, museums, patrons, documentation and globally competitive art on culturally & economically elevating ecosystems. The CAN brand expands into podcasts, exhibition spaces, collections, street museums, festivals, virtual platforms, and more.
Non-Profit
Organization Type
Industry/Sector
Arts & Culture
Industry & Sector Crossovers: Architected and activated multi-stakeholder, interdisciplinary, and public-private partnerships for the CAN to help advance their goals for impact.
Strategic Planning: Worked with CAN Leadership to develop a multiyear strategic plan- revisiting the mission and vision, identifying KPIs, and conducting a SWOT analysis to inform strategic options.
Patron Experience: Supported CAN happenings including festivals, exhibitions, and public projects in various forms including vendor management, programmatic coordination, guest list curation, and acting as a greeter to fostering positive patron engagement.

"From the moment I had the pleasure of meeting Destini, it was apparent that she is deeply motivated to serve. She takes initiative and goes out of her way to make connections that have been both beneficial and essential to the growth of our foundation and our community. Her gentle and bright demeanor coupled with her passion for progress makes her a valued and important addition to any team.”
KIRA JACKSON
Operations Director, The CAN Foundation