Jackie Cantwell is a renowned sound musician, meditation leader, multi-disciplinary artist, and creative coach with a diverse background spanning sound meditation, visual arts, gallery curation, and creative coaching. As the Director of Sound for The Big Quiet, Jackie has created powerful sound experiences for large audiences across iconic venues in 15+ cities. She toured with Oprah Winfrey on the 2020 Vision Tour, performing sound meditations for arenas of over 15,000 attendees. Jackie is also a Wellness Coach for the Nike Well Collective in NYC and a resident sound practitioner for Chopra Global and Sage + Sound, where she combines her expertise in sound healing with her passion for community building.
Jackie has a rich career in the arts, co-founding and leading two significant galleries, SHIM Art Network and The Bishop. As Executive Director/Co-Founder of SHIM and Curatorial Director of The Bishop, she was instrumental in opening and managing gallery spaces that provided a platform for emerging and established artists. She also served as Director of Special Events at ArtHelix Gallery, where she curated and managed exhibitions that highlighted socially engaged art.
In addition to her curatorial work, Jackie’s career in the arts includes years of gallery management, curating exhibitions, and supporting arts initiatives through roles like President & Founder of Curating for a Cause, which focused on creating opportunities for artists and nonprofit collaborations. Her extensive experience as a teaching artist has seen her work at institutions like Brooklyn Friends School, Atlantic Acting School, Private Picassos, and many other arts and cultural organizations, where she guided students in developing their creative skills and artistic voices.
Known for her authenticity and visual storytelling, Jackie is also an accomplished Content Creator and Social Media Strategist. She has created branded content for high-profile clients including Smartwater, Google, TikTok, American Express, and The Chopra Foundation, with a fMore...