About Me

About Koven J. Smith

Hello! I’m Koven.

I believe the arts flourish when vision, strategy, and infrastructure work in harmony.

For three decades, I’ve worked where art, technology, and strategy meet, helping cultural organizations imagine what’s possible and build it. From the Metropolitan Museum of Art to the Knight Foundation, I’m always asking: How can we make this better? How can we make sure this lasts?

I’m also a composer and former big band leader, so I understand the creative process from the inside. That empathy shapes every project I take on.

If you’re working on an arts and technology initiative—whether you’re a foundation seeking investment strategy, an organization looking to leveling up digitally, or a team navigating change—let’s talk. I’d love to help you build that future.