Laurence Myers Reese (he/they) is the events program coordinator for the Beverly Rogers, Carol C. Harter Black Mountain Institute where he indulges in the literary imagination, supporting writers and researchers through administration and creative programming. He received his MFA in visual art from UNLV in 2022 and his BFA in Studio Art from the University of Oklahoma, Norman in 2012. He is a co-founder of the Vegas Institute for Contemporary Engagement, a research lab for art and experimentation. Prior to attending UNLV, Reese worked in a variety of roles, including independent curator, arts writer, non-profit administrator, factory worker, educator, and art gallery director. His visual work has been shown across the United States, as well as in Canada, Mexico, Scotland, Estonia, and Colombia. His writings are found in the Jewish Studies Journal, Art Focus Oklahoma, Southwest Contemporary, and Settlers and Nomads.