Laura Arike holds a B.A in Art History with a minor in Museum and Gallery Practices from Pratt Institute in Brooklyn, NY. Her interests lie primarily in early 20th century modern art of Europe, specifically interwar avant-garde German art. Her work explores the intersection between spirituality and abstraction, as well as interconnections between art, music, psychology, gender, sexuality, and social utopias. In museum education roles, Laura is strongly motivated by a passion for youth development work, identity formation, and the role of social justice in cultural spaces, approaching all possibilities with an overarching intention of ensuring that art is accessible and for everyone.