We’re excited to announce that the Recess team has grown by 2— meet Tomik Dash and Kyle Igram!
Tomik Dash
@tomik2point0 (he/him) is a multi-disciplinary creative, entrepreneur, activist, and the new Associate Director of Advancement at Recess. Across mediums and methods, his work centers on amplifying and advocating for queer and trans people of color. As part of this mission, Tomik is the CEO and Editor-in-Chief of Fag Rag Magazine, an evocative fine-art LGBTQ+ publication with editions in NYC, Fire Island, and Provincetown. As the Executive Director of the Black and Brown Equity Coalition, Tomik leads efforts to dismantle systemic inequities and fight for QTPOC equity and inclusion in Fire Island Pines and Cherry Grove, America’s first LGBTQ+ communities. Tomik brings his multifaceted background as an artist, activist, and entrepreneur to his new role, advancing Recess’ mission and work at the intersection of art, community, and social justice.
Kyle Ingram
@_kyle_ingram_ (he/him) is a Brooklyn based art handler, fabricator and spatial designer who translates artists’ ideas into tangible spaces. Starting with collaborative dialogue, Kyle then integrates technical skill with creative ingenuity to produce contemporary art exhibitions. Kyle is founder of NYA Group, a fine arts Installation and transportation provider, and has experience working in the fields of furniture fabrication, fine art installation, and international art shipping and logistics with an emphasis on international art fair logistics. For years, Kyle has worked closely with Recess Session artists to help them realize even the most complicated of exhibition designs and art handling needs. Now as Recess’s Associate Director of Facilities & Production, he brings invaluable expertise and warmth to this new role—created to synergize Recess’s installation, production, and digital operations needs.
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