Spotlight on the Panel Deciding the Digital Innovation in Art Award 2024
Digital Innovation in Art Award Unveils Impressive Panel of Judges for 2024 Competition
The Digital Innovation in Art Award is set to reach new heights in 2024, boasting an accomplished panel of judges hailing from various sectors of the web and technology communities. This prestigious award promises an unparalleled opportunity for entrants to garner unprecedented exposure for their innovative projects.
Here's a look at the esteemed panel of judges:
Deborah Howes - President of Howes Studio, formerly Director of Digital Learning at MoMA
As the president of Howes Studio, Deborah Howes and her multi-talented team create virtual educational experiences, digital exhibitions, and online courses for cultural institutions. Prior to this, she led innovative educational initiatives at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Museum of Modern Art, and the Art Institute of Chicago. A frequent guest speaker and author on innovations in museums, technology, and education, Howes is highly regarded in her field.
Dean Phelus - Editor in Chief, Museum Magazine, Senior Director, Special Projects at AAM
With nearly three decades of experience at AAM, Dean Phelus serves as the senior director of special projects. He oversees the famed AAM Annual Meeting and Museum Expo, the largest professional gathering for museums worldwide, as well as professional development and training programs for museum professionals.
Ross Parry - Founding Director of the Institute for Digital Culture, UK
Ross Parry is the founding director of the Institute for Digital Culture, where he is a Principal Fellow of the Higher Education Academy. He also serves on the board for the Attenborough Arts Centre and is a founding trustee of the Jodi Mattes Trust. With Art UK and Collections Trust, he co-founded the Museum Data Service.
Amir Soleymani - Founder of Mondoir gallery (UAE), web collector, and advocate
Amir Soleymani is the founder and president of Mondoir Ventures and Mondoir Gallery, recognized as one of the most influential collectors in the digital art and NFT space. His gallery is now established in Liverpool, UK and Dubai, UAE, with plans for expansion in the Middle East and Asia regions by 2024. In 2023, he founded Mondoir Ventures, which operates at the intersection of blockchain technology and the web, advancing the support of web artists through tool development, system deployment, and experience delivery.
Additionally, the award will feature the following esteemed judges:
Nik Honeysett - Executive Director of the Balboa Park Online Collaborative, formerly Director of Administration at the Getty Museum
Robert Latoś - CEO at Well of Art, Digital Innovation in Art Award winner 2023
Codin Popescu - Co-founder & CEO at Artivive, Digital Innovation in Art Award winner 2023
Anna Shvets - CEO of TAtchers' Art Management, Founder of Art Ambassadors Association
Paul Nicks - President, Domains at GoDaddy
Those interested in applying for the Digital Innovation in Art Award have until May 31st, 2024, to do so. The award offers incredible exposure, valuable recognition, and the opportunity to attend the Allstars gala event in London, often referred to as the 'Oscars of the tech world.'
Apply today!
- Deborah Howes, the president of Howes Studio and former Director of Digital Learning at MoMA, is a judge for the Digital Innovation in Art Award, demonstrating her ongoing commitment to the intersection of technology and art.
- Paul Nicks, the president of Domains at GoDaddy, is one of the esteemed judges for the Digital Innovation in Art Award, leveraging his extensive experience in technology to evaluate innovative projects in the art sphere.
