Jessica Turner is an emerging independent curator based in Belleville, Ontario. With an M.A. in Art History & Visual Culture and a BFA in Art Criticism & Curatorial Practice, she plans to further her education and research by pursuing a PhD in Curatorial Studies in Fall 2025. 

Ms. Turner's M.A. thesis project investigates the intersection of art and climate resilience, exploring the transformative potential of art in catalyzing positive change and facilitating climate awareness through the integration of virtual reality, participatory practices, and multisensory exhibition design. Currently, Turner is curating a travelling art exhibition titled "Contemplating Glaciers," which addresses the melting Athabasca Glacier. This exhibition debuted in August 2024 at the Tett Gallery in Kingston, ON, and is endorsed by the UN International Year for Glacier Preservation and Parks Canada.

Through her curatorial work, she seeks to examine the profound impact of art in bridging the gap between scientific knowledge and public understanding to build climate resilience.