Chicago host
Marlene Paez Dukes
Lauren M. Pacheco
– Hosted at Schawk!
About the speaker
Lauren M. Pacheco is an arts and culture practitioner with 15 years of professional experience in arts administration, curation and project management. Her experience is grounded in social practice and public engagement. Lauren has become a resource to policymakers and has helped engage in the public dialogue about issues that impact artists and creative enterprises while working hard to bringing the arts to a broader audience and bridge cultural sector programming. Pacheco is co-founder of the Chicago Urban Art Society and the Chicago Lowrider Festival. In 2011, she developed and curated the award-winning public art initiative, Art in Public Places along the 16th street viaduct in Chicago’s Pilsen community. In September 2017, Lauren won a public art grant from the Knight Foundation and will transform outdoor vacant space in Gary, Indiana into a walkable, art-park. She has received grant funding from the Knight Foundation, Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts, Legacy Foundation, Chicago Community Trust and the National Association for Latinos Arts and Cultures. Lauren holds degrees from Northwestern University, School of the Art Institute of Chicago and, the University of Illinois at Chicago. She currently lives in Gary, Indiana with her husband and their two pit-bulls.
Local partners
Edelman is a leading global communications marketing firm that partners with the world’s largest and emerging businesses to evolve, promote and protect their brands and reputations. In addition to traditional and enhanced PR, our work encompasses communications marketing, data-and-insight-driven approach to integrated campaigns; advisory services; and digital strategies and solutions. Follow them on Twitter @EdelmanPR
SGK is a team of innovators specializing in content creation. They’re global on a local level – photographers, designers, writers, technologists, strategists and so much more – turning inspiration into action with interactive, engaging and stunningly beautiful content. Our passion is to help you create the best experience for your consumer. Follow them on Twitter @SGKInc
Dark Matter Coffee adheres to a philosophy where quality coffees are sourced based on traceability, innovation and social responsibility. In a world driven by technology and science, they are the gravitational resistance rooted in skill and philosophy. They are an innovative culinary family fueled by community and passion for delivering the most intellectually honest coffee you will experience. Follow them on Instagram @darkmattercoffee
Open Water is bottled water with a green conscience. That’s right: 16 ounces of purified water in 100% recyclable aluminum bottles. Aluminum is recycled more than twice as often as plastic and is also infinitely recyclable. Reusable bottles are always the best, but when you’re away from the tap, think beyond plastic. Follow them on Twitter @drinkopenwater
Farmer’s Fridge makes automated “micro-restaurants” in 12-square-feet, stocked with wholesome, hand-crafted dishes that are prepared at their in-house kitchen and delivered fresh to Fridges. Any unsold items are donated to area food pantries, providing wholesome food to those in need. We make good food simply accessible, so people can live a little happier. Follow them on Twitter @FarmersFridge
TagPrints specializes in creating photo experiences that engage and captivate audiences across the country. We integrate data capture and social sharing with outputs like photos, animations, GIFs, Green Screens, and fully customizable hardware. Amplify your next event with a unique photo activation. Follow them on Twitter @TagPrints
Event Farm is a brand-focused and data-driven event technology platform. The product suite includes experiential and event marketing capabilities to power events and offline experiences for Fortune 1000 companies and agencies. They help to streamline attendee management throughout the entire event lifecycle with customized invitations and registration processes, mobile check-in solutions at events, and powerful reporting tools for measuring event ROI. Follow them on Twitter @eventfarm
Established in 1937, Palmer Printing, the only printing company operating in Historic Printer’s Row, excels at bringing your design ideas to life through innovative print and email output solutions. Combining new technology with decades of experience produces a company ready to help solve its customers’ marketing dilemmas. Follow them on Twitter @PalmerNetwork
