molly rapp

Molly Rapp (she/her) is an artist and educator whose work examines how prevailing systems of power shape our identities. Each of her pieces serves as a catalyst for dialogue, challenging perceptions and fostering a deeper understanding of power dynamics in society.

Molly's work has recently been exhibited at SOMArts Cultural Center and ICA SF. Over the past decade, she has served as the Education Coordinator at the Penumbra Foundation and has also been an Adjunct Professor at the School of Visual Arts and a visiting artist at City-As-School in New York. She is the recipient of the 2024 Cadogan Award from the San Francisco Foundation and the 2025 Barclay Simpson Award. Molly holds an MFA from the California College of the Arts.

Born in Baltimore, Maryland, Molly currently resides and works in Oakland, California.