John Knight, Humanities Montana's Interim Executive Director and former Programs Director, is a steward of the humanities and nonprofit professional based in Missoula. John led and expanded several well-loved statewide programs including Montana Conversations and the Speakers in the Schools Bureau, and the Democracy Project, paying particular attention to bringing these offerings to rural parts of the state. Before joining Humanities Montana, he served as the Missoula Art Museum’s Registrar and founded and directed several successful art galleries in the Northwest. A practicing artist himself, John is passionate about building dialogue, fostering connection, and advancing culture and uses this passion to drive his commitment to communities across Montana.