ABOUT LOHAR PROJECTS


Lohar Projects is an arts and culture agency founded in 2019 by Sheetal Prajapati - offering advising and consulting services for artists, arts professionals, public projects, and cultural organizations to meet their potential and thrive in community.

We hire and collaborate with project-based teams for clients to ensure Lohar Projects provides the expertise and support needed for success.  Many thanks to all my wonderful project collaborators (see the list below!)


ABOUT THE FOUNDER


Sheetal Prajapati, Founder and Principal, is an arts professional with over 20 years of experience in the creative and cultural sectors. Prior to launching Lohar Projects in 2019, Sheetal spent 16 years working in art education and public engagement roles at the The Museum of Modern Art and Pioneer Works in New York as well as the Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago and the Block Museum of Art at Northwestern University (Illinois).  Over her career, Sheetal also spends time with creative people at all stages in their careers as a mentor, advisor, professor and peer.  She regularly give talks and workshops and works across the field in a range of capacities. You can learn more about her experience and broader practice at sheetalprajapati.com. Trained as an arts administrator and practicing as an educator and artist, Sheetal brings a value-based approach to Lohar Projects’ creative and strategic work with a focus on fostering a collaborative process for growth. 


Portrait of Sheetal Prajapati, 2025. 
 


PAST PROJECT TEAM MEMBERS


Jenna Madison Wixson, Project Consultant 
Erica Nyguyen, Archivist
Andrea Gil Garcia, Research
Alexa Smithwrick, Graphic Design
Fernanda de la Torre Ricaud, Editor
Kristel Baldoz, Operations Advisor