Detroit native Matthew Hanna studied fine art at the College for Creative Studies with a concentration in sculpture. As a curator, he has organized exhibitions for the Willis Gallery, Grey Gallery, Detroit Artists Market and Alley Culture. As a museum professional, he was worked on exhibitions for the Detroit Artists Market, Pewabic Pottery, Center Galleries (CCS), the Ford Gallery at Wayne County Community College District, and currently is Lead Preparator of Collections at the John Michael Kohler Arts Center. As an artist, now maintains a studio in Sheboygan, Wisconsin and has exhibited in many Detroit galleries and widely across the United States including Michigan, New York, Florida, New Mexico, Wisconsin and Oregon.