Jonathan Carver Moore joins Victoria to share his journey into the art world and the founding of Jonathan Carver Moore Gallery in San Francisco, a space dedicated to championing BIPOC and LGBTQ+ artists through a Black queer lens. Jonathan reflects on how early museum visits shaped his love of art, how community and curating organically led him toward gallery ownership, and the pivotal impact of encountering Zanele Muholi’s work during a time of personal and global transformation. Together, Victoria and Jonathan discuss building inclusive art spaces, the power of community-driven programming, and why sometimes the most meaningful opportunities come from simply asking.

Key Topics –

• Jonathan’s path from nonprofit work to gallery ownership and the moments that clarified his curatorial vision.
• Creating an inclusive gallery in the Tenderloin and building community through artist talks, open houses, and a robust Artist in Residence program.
• Art fairs as relationship-building and marketing, the value of smaller fairs, and why long-term connections matter as much as immediate sales.

About Jonathan –
Jonathan Carver Moore is the founder of Jonathan Carver Moore Gallery in San Francisco, a contemporary gallery dedicated to championing BIPOC and LGBTQ+ artists through a Black queer lens. Through exhibitions, community programming, and an Artist in Residence initiative, he creates space for storytelling, representation, and connection, while supporting artists in building visibility and sustainable careers.

Website: jonathancarvermoore.com

IG: @jonathancarvermoore

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