Kristin Backman

I am the Art Director and Senior Graphic Designer at First Avenue. Overseeing and creating visual marketing for First Avenue (and now the Turf Club!), I create ads, posters, flyers, banners… you name it, I’ve done it. I graduated with my BA in Studio Art from The University of Minnesota, Morris in 2008 with an emphasis in printmaking. I don’t have many interests that branch away from live music and design; I like to attend various gallery openings and AIGA events (I am a member). I also attend Hope Community Church in Downtown Minneapolis and Revolution Church that meets at the Cedar Cultural Center; I try to be as involved with the ministries and community outreach there as much as my work schedule allows. In my downtime I enjoy watching Star Trek (the original series and the JJ Abrams 2009 reboot), spending time with my 10 year old cat, Rufus, and criticizing the font Bleeding Cowboys.