Lauren M Reilly
Intersectional artist
she/her
About Lauren
Lauren M Reilly merges community engagement and environmental stewardship through her art. She earned a Bachelor’s degree in Fine Art from Skidmore College in 2015, after which she worked in production pottery, a glass gallery and studio, and as a jewelry maker. She later transitioned into designing residential and commercial gardens in New York City, continuing her artistic practice as a member of Undertown Studio in Greenpoint. In 2019, she relocated to Miami to pursue a Master’s degree in Coastal Zone Management from the University of Miami’s Rosenstiel School, where she researched the intersection of climate science, urban parks, and human well-being.
While living in Miami, Reilly managed a volunteer-based conservation program at Frost Science. During her tenure, she led the Sustainability Committee, spearheaded South Florida's participation in the City Nature Challenge, and ideated the Your Shores program. She also mentored interns conducting graduate-level research and helped secure federal and local funding to support the museum's conservation efforts. Reilly took great pride in celebrating World Oceans Day and Earth Day by leading environmental art activities, conducting outreach at environmental festivals, and speaking as a panelist at ARTSail’s "Sheroes of the Ocean" environmental art panel. To date, she has coordinated over 100 volunteer events, engaging more than 3,000 people in coastal habitat protection efforts.
As an intersectional artist and sustainability advocate, Reilly’s art centers on community, the environment, and the joy found in regeneration. She is a resident artist at Tunnel Projects in Little Havana, where her work highlights the interconnectedness of humanity and the natural world, blending the energy of collective action with the transformative power of art.
In 2024, Reilly made the bold decision to leave her full-time job and founded Sustainable Spin, LLC. Through this venture, she uses ArcGIS StoryMaps to create engaging visual and interactive stories that bring complex scientific topics to life and inspire meaningful action. Throughout her career, Reilly has fostered reflection, connection, and hope for a vibrant future.