Nancy Cohen Israel is a Dallas-based art historian, writer, and educator with expertise in art history, contemporary art, and museum education. A longtime contributor to Patron magazine, she has also written for FD Luxe, artltd., and Lilith. Nancy has lectured extensively, led acclaimed art tours through her company, Art à la Carte, and taught for two decades at Southern Methodist University’s Continuing and Professional Education program. She has served as a curator and juror for numerous exhibitions and is recognized for her contributions to the Dallas arts community through education, writing, and advocacy.