SELECTED CURRENT AND PAST PROJECTS
Historic Wagner Farm, Glenview, IL Opening Fall 2024
Interpretive planning and development, curation and writing for exhibits in the Heritage Center at Historic Wagner Farm in Glenview, IL with Holabird & Root Architects and Amy Reichert of Architecture + Design.
Congressional Medal of Honor Museum, Mount Pleasant, SC Opening May 2024
Interpretive planning and development, editing, image research and acquisition, and general curatorial assistance for the full renovation of the Congressional Medal of Honor Museum’s new permanent exhibition on board the USS Yorktown Aircraft Carrier at Patriot’s Point on Charleston Harbor in South Carolina.
Logan Museum of Anthropology, Beloit College, Beloit, WI 2023
Interpretive planning and exhibition development and design for the reimagining of the Museum’s first floor exhibits and environmental graphics.
Arlington Heights Historical Museum, Arlington Heights, IL 2023
Strategic planning for the Arlington Heights Historical Museum, bringing together the work of their tri-party agreement with the Arlington Heights Historical Society, Arlington Heights Park District, and Village of Arlington Heights.
Rotary International, Evanston, IL 2022
Master and interpretive planning, content and exhibit development, and curation for the interpretive spaces of their headquarters at One Rotary Center.
Sloan Museum of Discovery, Flint, MI, 2022
Interpretive planning and development, editing, asset management, and content coordination for the History and Vehicle City Galleries of the new Sloan Museum of Discovery in Flint, MI
Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum, Chicago, IL, 2022
Exhibit development for an upcoming temporary exhibit at the Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum.
Centier Bank – Whiting Branch Museum, Whiting, IN, 2021
Interpretive planning and development and curation for interactive exhibits for the Whiting Branch Museum of Centier Bank, Whiting, IN
Trailblazing Women of Park Ridge, Park Ridge Historical Society, Park Ridge, IL, 2020
Content and image research, content development and curation, image acquisition and coordination for the Park Ridge History Center’s exhibition Trailblazing Women of Park Ridge, with Amy Reichert of Architecture + Design.
Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City, Money Museums, Kansas City, MO, 2019-2020
Master and interpretive planning and development for the interpretive spaces and Money Museums of the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City.
Blue Bunny Ice Cream Parlor, Le Mars, IA, 2019
Interpretive planning and development and curation for interactive exhibits, displays, and play spaces at Blue Bunny’s downtown Ice Cream Parlor.
Challenger Learning Center of Northwest Indiana, Hammond, IN
Master planning for expansion of the Challenger Learning Center of Northwest Indiana into a destination science center with an emphasis on STEM learning and interaction.
National Vegetarian Museum, Chicago, IL
Museum planning and administration, interpretive planning, content development and curation, for all aspects of the new National Vegetarian Museum, including their first exhibition, now touring throughout Chicagoland.
New York City Fire Museum Fire Safety Classroom, New York, NY, 2018
Content development, label writing, and media editing and review for the New York City Fire Museum Fire Safety Classroom.
Pete Dye Museum at Sea Pines Resort, Hilton Head, SC, 2018
Interpretive planning and development and curation for interactive exhibits for the Pete Dye Museum at Sea Pines Resort on Hilton Head.
Kent County Recycling and Education Center, Grand Rapids, MI, 2018
Interpretive planning and development and curation for exhibits and maker space at the Kent County Recycling and Education Center.
Centennial Exhibition for the Rotary Foundation, Atlanta, GA, 2017
Interpretive planning, asset management, curation, writing, and design coordination for The Rotary Foundation’s centennial exhibition to be displayed at Rotary International’s annual conference in June 2017.
Consumers Energy Connections Exhibition, Grand Rapids, MI, 2017
Content and image research, content development and curation, asset management, media content development and writing, and coordination of an exhibition for learning and development in Consumers Energy’s new leadership development center, with Peter Hyde Design, Angle Park and Xibitz.
Radio Flyer Heritage Gallery, Chicago, IL, 2016
Research, curatorial consultation, writing, and editing for Radio Flyer's new heritage gallery exhibition.
Deacon Gallery, Wake Forest School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, NC, 2016
Master and interpretive planning, content development, and curation for an interactive exhibit gallery and environmental graphics and interactives within their new School of Medicine facility with Xibitz and Peter Hyde Design.
Philly from the Top, at One Liberty Observation Deck, Philadelphia, PA, 2015
Content and image research, content development and curation, image acquisition and management of Philly from the Top’s full experience with Provost Studio and Chicago Scenic Studios.
360 Chicago, in the John Hancock Building, Chicago, IL, 2015
Content and image research, content development and curation, image acquisition and management of 360 Chicago’s entry experience with Provost Studio and Chicago Scenic Studios.
Journey of the Seed, Willow Creek Community Church, South Barrington, IL, 2015
Exhibit and content development, design, curation, writing, and oversight of installation for a temporary immersive experience connecting visitors volunteering to pack seeds for communities in Africa and Latin American with the people who use the seeds.
Kleinman Family Holocaust Education Center, New York, NY, 2012-2016
Content and asset management, exhibition development and implementation and general museum consultation with Layman Design and The Berenbaum Group.
Northwest Indiana Steel Heritage Project, Chesterton, IN, 2013-2015
Master and interpretive planning for their new museum dedicated to engaging students and the public in Northwest Indiana’s steel industry – past, present and future.
Assyrian Universal Alliance Foundation, Chicago, IL, 2015
Master and interpretive planning for a cultural center and library within their new facility.
Skyline Stories, Chicago Architecture Foundation, Chicago, IL, 2014
Content and image research, writing and editing for Chicago Architecture Foundation’s first digital exhibition Skyline Stories.
Women Building Change: Celebrating 40 Years of Chicago Women in Architecture
Chicago Women in Architecture/Chicago Architecture Foundation, Chicago, IL, 2014
Content development and curation of Chicago Women in Architecture’s 40th Anniversary exhibition created in partnership with the Chicago Architecture Foundation.
The Chicago Bears Football Club, Chicago, IL, 2013
Exhibition development and implementation, including asset management, curation and writing, with Peter Hyde Design and Chicago Scenic Studios of the Chicago Bears’ headquarters at Halas Hall, Lake Forest, IL.
Chicago Model City, Chicago Architecture Foundation, Chicago, IL, 2013
Exhibit script editing for the Chicago Architecture Foundation’s recent update of their signature ‘Model City’ exhibition.
Great Cities, Great Lakes, Great Basin, Chicago Architecture Foundation, Chicago, IL, 2013
Exhibit script editing for a temporary exhibit created by Skidmore, Owings & Merrill and the Chicago Architecture Foundation.
American Moments: the Legacy of Greek Immigration, National Hellenic Museum, Chicago, IL, 2012
Exhibition development, design, curation, and management of an exhibition highlighting over 150 images and artifacts of Greek immigration.
The Spirit of the Marathon: from Pheidippides to Today, National Hellenic Museum, Chicago, IL, 2012
Curation and management of a traveling exhibition exploring the history and culture of the Marathon from its beginnings, with Peter Hyde Design and Chicago Scenic Studios.
Preview: In Search of Home, National Hellenic Museum, Chicago, IL, 2011
Exhibition development, curation, and implementation of an award winning temporary exhibition, with Layman Design and Chicago Scenic Studios.
National Hellenic Museum, Chicago, IL, 2011
Master, interpretive, and exhibition planning, development and implementation, collections development and management toward the creation of the new National Hellenic Museum.
Revolution! The Atlantic World Reborn, New-York Historical Society, New York, NY, 2011
Exhibit development and asset management with Layman Design and American History Workshop for a temporary exhibit exploring the repurcussions of the American, French and Haitian revolutions in the Atlantic world.
Karkomi Permanent Exhibition, Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center, Skokie, IL, 2009
Exhibition development, curation, and management of a 10,000 square foot permanent exhibition with Layman Design, The Berenbaum Group and Mais Directions.
Miller Family Youth Exhibition, Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center, Skokie, IL, 2009
Exhibition development and management of a youth exhibition focusing on the effects of bullying.
Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center, Skokie, IL, 2009
Master, interpretive, and exhibition planning, development and implementation, collections development and management for the creation of the new Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center.
Through My Eyes: Views of Life from the Home Front to the Battle Front, Holocaust Memorial Foundation of Illinois, Skokie, IL, 2007
Exhibition development, design, curation and implementation of a temporary exhibition featuring the work of World War II photographer Phil Drell.
Greetings from Geneva: a trip through history, Geneva History Center, Geneva, IL, 2004
Exhibition development, curation, and implementation of a multiple award winning permanent exhibition, with Taylor Studios.
Geneva History Center, Geneva, IL, 2004
Master, interpretive, and exhibition planning, development and implementation, collections development and management for the renovation of the new Geneva History Center in downtown Geneva, IL.