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NEW LAB is an interdisciplinary space in the Brooklyn Navy Yards designed to support entrepreneurs working in hardware technology. It offers a place and platform for inciting new paradigms in manufacturing and aims to nurture companies that are developing the next evolution of responsible enterprises. New Lab is home to a group of innovators in robotics, nanotechnology, material science, biology, industrial design, and physical computing working together to rethink, redesign, and launch products that enrich lives.

As the DIRECTOR OF PROGRAMMING AND EVENTS, I managed three launch events, pre-launch community building initiatives, and two exhibitions. In addition, I established a system for hosting a range of events and public programs and manage the buildout of the 3,400 sq. ft. event space. I established relationships with neighboring creatives and businesses, vendors and city partners. I also coordinated the first large corporate event in the space for Hewlett Packard Enterprises, working with Quest and Sub Rosa to execute a lively pitch event.

www.newlab.com

Red Hook Fest is a free live dance and music festival on the Brooklyn waterfront, featuring community workshops, free resources, family activities, games, and world-class performers

As the PRODUCER for the annual Red Hook Fest I provide creative and logistical support for a two day festival from the initial planning through the event itself. I am responsible for budgeting, permitting, and scheduling as well as managing a large crew, volunteers, artists, youth groups, community organizations, and civic partners. 

https://dtetc.org/red-hook-fest/

VAN ALEN develops cross disciplinary research, provocative public programs and inventive competitions to demonstrate how design can transform cities, landscapes, and regions to improve people’s lives. 

As the PRODUCTION COORDINATOR I managed a variety of programs, including evocative debates, film screenings, competitions, multi-faced performances and neighborhood immersions, in venues all across the city as part of the Van Alen’s semi-annual Public Programs Festival. 2015-2016

www.vanalen.com

THE BI-CITY BIENNALE OF URBANISM\ARCHITECTURE; SHENZHEN, CHINA (UABB) is the world’s only biennale dedicated to the themes of urbanism and architecture. Based in Shenzhen, one of China’s first Special Economic Zones, the 2015 biennial explored the reimagining, repurposing, and remaking of our existing urban spaces and built environment through design. UABB 2015 featured contributions from over 80 exhibitors from six continents who are all exploring the theme of “Re-Living The City”.

As the PRODUCER I managed all aspects of the 2015 festival, working with four international curators, the Chinese non-profit responsible for the biennial, Shenzhen city government agencies, and over one hundred international architects, artists, urbanists, researchers, makers, and educators. 

en.szhkbiennale.org

The BAISAO TEA ROOM is a mobile and modular tea room designed by Johnny Fogg to create the environment and atmosphere of a Japanese Tea Ceremony in any space. 

Since meeting Johnny Fogg in 2012 over a bowl of matcha, we have worked together to find new applications of this ephemeral installation. His tea room and the various activations provide a unique glimpse into an intricate ritual and make the tradition accessible to a broader audience. I have helped to facilitate this project in public parks, cultural institutions, as part of festivals, public markets places, and private events. 

For more information contact baisaitearoom@gmail.com.

www.johnnyfogg.com/Baisao-Tea-Room/1

THE DRAWING CENTER is a museum in Manhattan's SoHo district, that explores the medium of drawing as primary, dynamic, and relevant to contemporary culture, the future of art, and creative thought. Its activities, which are both multidisciplinary and broadly historical, include exhibitions; Open Sessions, a curated artist program encouraging community and collaboration; the Drawing Papers publication series; and education and public programs.

As the SPECIAL EVENTS & PUBLIC PROGRAMS ASSOCIATE I produced all public programs, performances, and private events in the 35 Wooster Street galleries as well as curatorial programs held outside the walls of the institution and three annual fundraising events.

www.drawingcenter.org

THE KIMMEL CENTER is Philadelphia's primary Performing Arts Center. Each spring they host a fundraising event that consists of multiple performances, interactive exhibits, and a meal for their most loyal supporters.

As the PRODUCTION COORDINATOR for their 2013 Gala, I managed an elaborate program that involved three performance groups. The performers roamed through crowded lobby of the Center and the night culminating in a play of shadows in one of the Center's black box theaters.

www.kimmelcenter.org

BUILDING THE DIGITAL CITY: TECH AND THE TRANSFORMATION OF NEW YORK was a multifaceted tech conference established by James Sanders in conjunction with Columbia University’s GSAPP program. 

In 2013, Columbia University’s Center for Urban Real Estate (CURE.) began a major initiative to explore the relationship of tech and the city, looking at New York and other global cities. In November 2013, the Center hosted an all-day multidisciplinary conference gathering figures from tech, VC, planning, real-estate, architecture, and government, and presenting its initial research.

As the PRODUCER & EXHIBITION CURATOR, I handled logistics for the conference, including venue selection, layout and design of the space, and overall project management. In addition, I curated an exhibition that demonstrated a variety of creative and interactive applications of new technologies.

NUIT BLANCHE NEW YORK (NBNY) organized and implemented nighttime public art festivals and community activation projects, including Flashlight, Bring to Light, and the Autumn Bowl, both independently and in collaboration with organizations such as the New Museum, the Storefront for Art and Architecture, The Architectural League of New York, Red Bull Music Academy and the BMW Guggenheim Lab.

As part of a small, passionate production team I was responsible for artist solicitation and selection, project logistics, site management, contracting, and managing VIP & cultivation events.

www.bringtolight.org

In 2014, the HOWARD HUGHES CORPORATION enlisted a team of creatives to help transform the SOUTH STREET SEAPORT area's historic upland blocks by bringing together a group of cultural partners to occupy and activate reimagined indoor and outdoor spaces.

While working with James Sanders as a CREATIVE CONSULTANT & PROJECT MANAGER, we conceived of and developed a series of programs, exhibitions, installations, and collaborations to establish a new Culture District for New York City. The goal was to create not only a destination but a true cultural incubator, hosting events and conversations about the future of art, architecture, design, technology and the city itself.

Our partners and collaborators included the AIA Center for Architecture, the Guggenheim, the American Institute of Graphic Arts, Eyebeam, Harper Collins, No Longer Empty, and Arup.

The BROOKLYN BAZAAR is a nighttime independent market scene with live bands, food stands, beer & wine, art installations, indoor soccer & ping-pong. 

As one of the ARTISTIC DIRECTORS, I worked with Ken Farmer to conceive of and manage all creative components of the bazaar including large scale, interactive light and projection projects, a rotating pop-up dining experience and a mobile tea room. 2011-2012

www.brooklynbazaar.com

NYU OPEN HOUSE was a space created for New York University by James Sanders & Associates. The multi-use cultural and community space, located in Greenwich Village from 2009-2012, provided NYU with a space to share a detailed history of their relationship with the neighborhood and their plans for the future as well as a variety of rotating exhibitions and programs.

As the PROJECT & PROGRAM MANAGER I was responsible of overseeing all aspects of the design process and the creation of the permanent exhibition as well as creating a programming plan for first two years of operation.

THE WINTER'S EVE FESTIVAL at Lincoln Square is hosted by the Lincoln Square Business Improvement District, whose programs and initiatives are designed to benefit businesses, property owners, and residents of this vibrant neighborhood.

For the 2014 festival the Lincoln Square BID hired CityActivators as their curatorial and production team. As the PRODUCTION COORDINATOR, I helped create content for and manage this unique, performance oriented, public art festival. This included managing multiple staged performances as well as roving performances and artists located in a variety of public and private spaces throughout a busy Manhattan neighborhood. 

www.winterseve.nyc