TERESA SILVA | Director of Development and External Relations

Teresa Silva is a writer, curator, and longtime leader in Chicago’s arts community. She is currently the Program Curator for the Center Program at the Hyde Park Art Center and co-director for Tiger Strikes Asteroid and previously led the Chicago Artists Coalition. She has a strong record in fundraising, artist support, community partnerships, and equity centered cultural work. Her projects and writing have appeared across the city and beyond. She brings deep ties to artists, organizers, and cultural workers.

At CAD, Teresa guides fundraising, communications, donor relations, and the growth of CAD’s visibility and support.