Justin Brookhart is the Executive Director of Public Art and Placemaking at AGAR, an experiential marketing and creative agency specializing in cultural storytelling and immersive brand experiences. In this role, Justin leads a national portfolio of transformative public art and placemaking projects that fuse creativity, culture, and community. Overseeing everything from concept development and artist curation to fabrication, installation, and vibrant programming, he brings large-scale works to life in cities across the country.
Justin excels at building dynamic public-private partnerships and managing complex, multi-million-dollar initiatives, ensuring each project becomes an immersive experience that engages and uplifts diverse communities. Prior to AGAR, he served as Executive Director of BLINK, the nation’s largest public art festival, which drew over 2.2M attendees and earned national acclaim.
Justin holds a Master of Public Affairs from the LBJ School at the University of Texas at Austin and a BA in Film Arts from the University of New Orleans. His visionary leadership has been recognized with honors including the Ohio Arts Council’s Irma Lazarus Award (2025), CODAworx Creative Revolutionary (2023), and helping Cincinnati earn USA Today’s Best City for Street Art (2024). Through his work, Justin helps shape places that resonate far beyond their physical spaces, leaving a lasting mark on both people and culture.