ArtPrize welcomes a new Executive Director

By Shelley Irwin

Published June 18, 2026 at 10:40 AM EDT

We are introduced to Tyler Loftis.

ArtPrize welcomes a new ED, Tyler Loftis, looking to build on the diversity and passion of the event, and expanding ArtPrize to 4 Weekends. Tyler talks about his vision, and bringing back preview week.

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Shelley Irwin

Shelley Irwin is the host and producer for The Shelley Irwin Show, a news magazine talk-show format on the local NPR affiliate Monday through Friday. The show, broadcast at 9 a.m., features a wide variety of local and national news makers, plus special features.

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