Brain Art Project Awards & Exhibition
Sydney | 2011 & 2012
The Brain Art Project was an international initiative I co-founded to explore neuroscience, creativity and human expression through art, design, creative writing and film. Across two consecutive years, the program combined a multidisciplinary awards and exhibition program with guest speakers and interactive workshops, creating opportunities for public engagement and participation.
I led the strategy, creative direction and full production of the Brain Art Project Awards & Exhibition at Global Gallery in Paddington in 2011 and Verge Gallery at the University of Sydney in 2012. The initiative engaged more than 1,000 artists, scientists, designers, health practitioners and business leaders from around the world, bringing different disciplines and perspectives together around the brain, mental health, wellbeing and creativity.
My role included:
Strategy & Production:
Led the project from concept through to delivery, developing the format, production plan and operational requirements.
Led the project from concept through to delivery, developing the format, production plan and operational requirements.
Creative Direction:
Developed the visual identity and creative direction across the awards, exhibitions, communications, promotional materials and audience experience, leading a team of three design students in the development and production of the creative collateral.
Developed the visual identity and creative direction across the awards, exhibitions, communications, promotional materials and audience experience, leading a team of three design students in the development and production of the creative collateral.
Budget & Suppliers:
Developed and managed the project budget and sourced, briefed and coordinated suppliers and service providers.
Developed and managed the project budget and sourced, briefed and coordinated suppliers and service providers.
Sponsorship & Partnerships:
Secured sponsorship and developed partner relationships to support the delivery and growth of the initiative.
Secured sponsorship and developed partner relationships to support the delivery and growth of the initiative.
Venue Applications & Approvals:
Managed venue applications, approvals and operational requirements, including the process for staging the 2011 event at Global Gallery and the 2012 exhibition at Verge Gallery, University of Sydney.
Managed venue applications, approvals and operational requirements, including the process for staging the 2011 event at Global Gallery and the 2012 exhibition at Verge Gallery, University of Sydney.
Awards & Judging:
Developed and managed the international awards program, sourced the judging panel and coordinated submissions and the judging process.
Developed and managed the international awards program, sourced the judging panel and coordinated submissions and the judging process.
Exhibition Production:
Managed the presentation and installation of work across art, design, creative writing and film at both gallery venues, leading a team of 15 volunteers for each exhibition.
Managed the presentation and installation of work across art, design, creative writing and film at both gallery venues, leading a team of 15 volunteers for each exhibition.
Stakeholder Management:
Coordinated artists, scientists, designers, judges, sponsors, gallery and university representatives, partners and other project stakeholders.
Coordinated artists, scientists, designers, judges, sponsors, gallery and university representatives, partners and other project stakeholders.
Marketing & Communications:
Led promotional activity and communications across participant recruitment, award submissions, public awareness and audience development.
Led promotional activity and communications across participant recruitment, award submissions, public awareness and audience development.
Community Engagement:
Engaged an international community of more than 1,000 artists, scientists, designers, health practitioners and business leaders around neuroscience, mental health, wellbeing and creativity.
Engaged an international community of more than 1,000 artists, scientists, designers, health practitioners and business leaders around neuroscience, mental health, wellbeing and creativity.
2011 Showreel
Photo gallery
Recommendations
I highly recommend Relmi Damiano for her design and marketing skills. The Brain Art Project Exhibition in March 2011 was a huge success, due to Relmi's expertise. I attended the Opening night, Awards night and delivered one of the conference sessions. I was impressed by the obvious planning and promotion of the event. Having over 1000 people at each of the Opening and Awards nights, shows that Relmi's marketing had a great impact on attendance. The marketing material was professional and eye catching. Her use of social media was very appropriate for the target market. I have no hesitation in recommending Relmi for future work in this field and I am very happy to act as a verbal reference for her.
Shelley Johnson
Agile Change Lead, Organisational Development & brain friendly Learning Specialist
April 27, 2011, Shelley worked with Relmi but at different companies
Agile Change Lead, Organisational Development & brain friendly Learning Specialist
April 27, 2011, Shelley worked with Relmi but at different companies