Cortney Lederer

Founder & Art Consultant

Cortney Lederer is an art advisor and educator with twenty years of experience managing an array of artistic programming for organizations and businesses, Cortney launched CNL Projects (CNL) in 2014 to provide artists and organizations with a platform to creatively produce impactful art experiences. CNL’s work is deeply centered on her unique, collaborative approach to working with artists, clients, businesses, and organizations to advocate for the value of art and culture in our daily lives.

Sydney Gush

Art Consultant

Sydney Gush is an art consultant, artist technologist, and educator with a decade of experience in gallery preparatory, curatorial, educational, and archival projects. Her background as an artist includes a focus on sculptural installations, creative coding, robotics, and experimental video. Sydney applies this technical and creative expertise to her consulting work, bridging the gap between artists and clients within contemporary art projects. She holds an MFA in Art & Technology Studies from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC).