Julia Caston is an artist who creates empathetic experiences, events, and objects. Her art practice focuses on creating deep connections between participants and collaborators, with a focus on social justice and antiracism. Julia is from Minneapolis and lives and works in Raleigh, North Carolina. She has been the recipient of multiple grants from the City of Raleigh and has exhibited her work throughout North America. She is currently the Intern Coordinator and Outreach Assistant at the North Carolina Museum of Art.