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106 Group
370 Selby Avenue
St. Paul, MN 55102
(651) 290-0977
Fax (651) 290-0979
anneketz@106group.com
www.106group.com |
The
106 Group is a leader in interpretive planning. Our
work defines the power of place, discovers its stories,
and interprets them both creatively and strategically. |
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The
Acorn Group
Jennifer Rigby
155 El Camino Real
Tustin, CA 92780
800-422-8886
800-452-2802 fax
emailacorn@aol.com
www.acorngroup.com |
The Acorn Group is an award-winning, CIP-certified interpretive planning and design firm. Our services include developing interpretive master plans; designing exhibits, interpretive panels, and other media; creating large-scale curriculum projects and environmental education initiatives; and conducting evaluation studies as well as professional development courses. Ultimately, our goal is to help organizations advance environmental literacy through inspiration and knowledge. |
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Advanced Resource Management, Inc.
308 East Simpson St., Suite 103
Lafayette, CO 80026
303-926-0887
Fax 303-926-0322
rich@armglobal.com
www.armglobal.com |
Full interpretive services including planning; design; sign and exhibit development, fabrication and installation; writing; illustration; training |
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Aldrich
Pears Associates, Ltd.
400-1455 West Georgia Street
Vancouver, BC
V6G 2T3
CANADA
604-669-7044
604-669-7644 fax
info@aldrichpears.com
www.aldrichpears.com
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Internationally recognized interpretive planning and design firm that specializes in planning and designing exhibits and visitor experiences for museums, interpretive centers, science centers, zoos, aquaria and other themed attractions. We are a talented and experienced team of interpretive planners, exhibit developers, designers, interpretive writers and project managers. We serve an international clientele and have extensive experience on projects across North America and around the globe. |
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Ballantine
Environmental Resources, Inc.
4711 Ipswich Street
Boulder, CO 80301
303-530-1882 (local)
877-363-6675 (toll-free)
303-530-1883 (fax)
info@toddballantine.com
www.toddballantine.com |
We
have over 30 years experience creating: multiple-style
illustration and writing for natural, historical and
cultural exhibits; interpretive trail systems; visitor
centers; books, handbooks, and brochures; audio-visual
programs; and training for interpretive guides and
eco-tour operators. |
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Bruce
Andersen & Associates
Bruce Andersen
509 Dutton Drive
Pagosa Springs, CO 81147
970-731-4645
970-731-1366 fax
baphoto@centurytel.net
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"No
job too small!" Full service shop specializing
in wildlife and natural
history outdoor interpretation, photography and writing. |
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The
Big Muddy Workshop
Katie Blesener
4502 S. 42nd Street
Omaha, NE 68107
402-344-8711
402-344-8712 fax
kblesener@bigmuddyworkshop.com
www.bigmuddyworkshop.com |
Creating visitor experiences that respect cultures, protect natural resources and instill a deeper level of understanding and appreciation for the places you care for on Earth.
Big Muddy Workshop - interpretation & design - beyond buildings. |
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Frank Binney & Associates
Interpretive Planning and Media Development
Frank Binney
P.O. Box 258
Woodacre, CA 94973
415.488.1200 Voice
415.488.1500 Fax
415.999.0556 Mobile
frank@frankbinney.com
www.frankbinney.com |
Interpretive Planning • Media Development • Design • Writing
Frank Binney & Associates works collaboratively with clients and stakeholders to create meaningful and engaging visitor experiences for visitor centers, trails, museums, science and technology centers and other exhibition-type facilities.
We offer unique skills in interactive storytelling, special insight into the psychology of audience response and a successful track record with interpretive projects across North America. |
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Cambridge
Seven Associates, Inc.
1050 Massachusetts Avenue
Cambridge, MA 02138
617-492-7000 phone
617-492-7007 fax
pkuttner@c7a.com
www.c7a.com |
Cambridge
Seven Associates (C7A), recipient of the prestigious
national American Institute of Architects Firm Award
for outstanding design achievement, is internationally
known for museums, aquariums, visitor centers, and
attractions that create new worlds for the public to
explore. In addition to providing architecture, interior
design, exhibit design (including interactive exhibits),
and graphic design services, we also help institutions
to master plan and program new facilities as well as
redefine existing spaces. |
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Cascade
Interpretive Consulting
507 27th Avenue
Seattle, WA 98122-6133
206-720-4928 Voice
206-328-6038 Fax
www.interpconsulting.com
chuck.lennox@interpconsulting.com |
Cascade
Interpretive Consulting provides support to clients
for projects involving interpretation, environmental
education and ecotourism or heritage sites. Quality
visitor experiences result from careful planning and
developing the tools and materials needed by agencies
and businesses to provide these experiences.
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Planning – site
plans, interpretive master plans, signage plans,
strategic plans |
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Training – employees
and docents, training curriculum, on-line learning,
materials development, design, coaching |
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Materials – brochures,
handbooks, trail guides, interpretive signage |
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Condit Exhibits
Sandy Treece Harnois
500 West Tennessee
Denver, CO 80223
303-744-7167
303-698-3963 fax
sandy@condit.com
www.condit.com |
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Vincent
Ciulla Design
1269 FIRST ST., STUDIO 5
SARASOTA, FL 34236
941.917.0388
Fax 941.917.0386
info@ciulladesign.com
www.ciulladesign.com
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Ciulla Design has developed over 290 museum projects in the last 35 years, Building Ideas Together™ to plan new facilities, and design indoor and outdoor exhibitions, installations and programs. Our work in the areas of history, natural history, art and science reaches audiences of all ages and types and includes numerous projects for the National Park Service, such as People of Independence at Independence National Park, the Iowa Transportation Museum, the National Purple Heart Hall of Honor, Pre-Columbian Gold Museum in Costa Rica, the Voyage Solar System on the National Mall, Oldfields Estate for the Indianapolis Museum of Art, and Lincoln Cottage for the National Trust for Historic Preservation. |
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Deneen Powell Atelier, Inc.
Phone: 619-294-9042
Fax: 619-294-9028
2305 El Cajon Blvd.
San Diego , CA 92104
www.dpadesign.com |
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The
Design Minds, Inc.
4803-B Eisenhower Avenue
Alexandria, VA 22304
703-212-7393
703-212-7285 (fax)
info@thedesignminds.com
www.thedesignminds.com |
The Design Minds, Inc., is a content-driven full-service
exhibit design and development firm providing in-house
design, research, writing, and interpretive master planning
services. Our design methodology is rooted in content:
every exhibit piece we create should further the main
message of the subject matter. Our staff includes content
developers, designers, and writers. This combination
allows us to best understand our clients' goals and objectives,
so that we can translate messages into exhibitry that
helps visitors make meaningful connections with the storyline. |
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EarthRise design
Donald Watson, Certified Interpretive Planner
54 Larkspur Drive
Trumbull, CT 06611
203-459-0332
203-268-9248 fax
Earthrise001@sbcgolbal.net
www.donaldwatson.com |
EarthRise design is an award winning design firm with specialization in visitor centers, museums and nature preserves. We provide single-point planning and design services for interpretive planning, exhibit design, wildlife and nature art, and green architecture |
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ECOS Communications
2028 17th Street
Boulder, CO 80302
303-444-3267
303-444-3730 fax
info@ecos.us
www.ecos.us
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Founded in 1991, ECOS Communications provides innovative design, graphics and planning services. Our projects often involve a mix of experiential design and educational efforts, focused at the intersection of nature, people, and the built environment.
ECOS expertise in visitor behavior, design, exhibit fabrication, science and cultural history helps interpret complex ideas in accessible and enjoyable ways. We utilize our interdisciplinary talents and experience in non-formal learning environments to offer a diversity of skills, approaches, and knowledge. |
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Edquist
Davis Exhibits
Charles Davis
4014 48th Ave. NE
Seattle, WA 98105
206-528-5556
206-528-5557 fax
david@edquist.com
www.edquist.com |
Interpretation
by design - interpretive planning, exhibit design,
and graphic design. |
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Envirosigns,
ltd.
Bob Blick
6630 Promler St. NW
North Canton, OH 44720
330-499-1990
330-499-1995 (fax)
bob@envirosigns.com
www.envirosigns.com |
Graphic
services available |
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Executive
Productions-Seattle (EPS)
Rich Deline
P.O. Box 10026
Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
206-780-2500
800-372-3176 (toll free)
information@epsinc.org
www.epsinc.org |
Bringing
your story to life" with planning, program development,
and full-service AV productions and systems. |
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Fermata, Inc.
3303 Louisiana St., Ste. 260
Houston, Texas 77006
713-523-3302
713-523-3322 Fax
RobinL@fermatainc.com
www.fermatainc.com |
Fermata, Inc. is an industry leader in the design of innovative interpretive strategies and deliverables that involve, stimulate, and engage the public. Fermata focuses on authentic, participatory experiences as well as the transformative realizations that occur when visitors encounter nature, history, and culture directly. Our careful, contemplative work helps to ensure resource conservation for the use and enjoyment of future generations. |
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Gaia
Graphics & Associates
1130 Islay Street at Santa Rosa
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
(805) 544-9676
Toll Free (866) 232-1519
Fax (805) 543-3813
terre@gaiagraphics.com
www.gaiagraphics.com |
Creative By Nature. Interpretive and wayfinding signs, exhibits and publications.
Planning
Research
Illustration
Photography
Thematic Writing
Design
Fabrication |
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GWWO,
Inc./Architects
800 Wyman Park Drive, Suite 300
Baltimore, MD 21211
410.332.1009
Fax: 410.332.0038
gwwo@gwwoinc.com
www.gwwoinc.com
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GWWO,
Inc./Architects specializes in the planning and design
of visitor center, exhibit and related facilities with
emphasis on quality design that is both inspirational
and evocative. We work in partnership with our clients
to realize individualized design solutions that respond
to the unique mission and spirit of each organization
and site. Our projects are routinely recognized for
their design innovation, sustainability, contextual
responsiveness and sensitivity to the site and natural
environment.
The firm’s current and recent experience includes new interpretive facilities
for Fort McHenry National Monument & Historic Shrine, the Irvine Nature Center,
and Cylburn Arboretum, all in Baltimore, MD; the Russell W. Peterson Urban Wildlife
Refuge in Wilmington, DE; Homestead National Monument of America in Beatrice,
NE; and George Washington’s Mount Vernon in Mount Vernon, VA. |
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Gray & Pape, Inc.
1318 Main Street
Cincinnati, OH 45202
(513) 287-7700
Fax (513) 287-7703
mmatts@graypape.com
www.graypape.com
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Celebrating our 20th Anniversary this year, through our offices in Ohio, Indiana, Virginia, Kentucky and Rhode Island, we provide consulting services in interpretive planning, graphic design, research and interpretive writing, illustration and signage, and project management. We are nationally known for our work in cultural resources, and specialize in the areas of history, historic architecture, archaeology, cultural resources and historic preservation. |
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The History Workshop
6611 Bay Circle Suite 220
Norcross, GA 30071
678-638-4151
dea@thehistoryworkshop.com
www.thehistoryworkshop.com |
The History Workshop offers interpretive planning, customized exhibits and presentation services focusing on history, natural resources, and archaeology. We design, fabricate, and install complete exhibits, including books, brochures, websites, and educational materials. |
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Interpretive
Graphics
Jim Peters
3590 Summerhill Drive
Salt Lake City, UT 84121
801-942-5812
801-943-6008 fax
JimPeters@InterpretiveGraphics.com
www.InterpretiveGraphics.com |
Signage
services ranging from planning and design through production,
fabrication, and installation. |
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Jane Rohling Communication Arts
Jane M. Rohling
582 Palmetto Drive
Eagle, ID 83616
Phone: 208-938-3529
Cell: 208-949-6545
j.rohling.communication.arts@gmail.com
www.janerohling.com
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Products/services: Interpretive Planning and design for interpretive and visitor information publications, wayside and portable exhibits and signs. Offering project management, planning, design, research, writing/editing, photography/digital imaging, and illustration. This new business is built on Jane's 30 years of interpretive experience with federal and state resource management agencies. Crafting communication through creative collaboration with our clients. |
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The Kubala Washatko Architects Inc
Wayne Reckard
W61 N617 Mequon Avenue
Cedarburg, WI 53012
262-377-6039
http://www.tkwa.com/ |
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LOKI Interpretive Group, LLC
1713 Bridgeway
Sausalito, CA 94965
415.339.0152
info@lokiinterpretivegroup.com
www.lokiinterpretivegroup.com
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Our aims are simple: to reveal the cultural legacies of our world and to
better connect people with place. LOKI specializes in developing unique
educational experiences for cultural places and historic sites. Our
services range from cultural resources studies and interpretive plans to
collaborative design, educational media, and community outreach. |
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M.
Kaser and Associates
400 East Royal Lane
Suite N44
Irving, TX 75039-3512
972-869-7681
972-869-7685 fax
mattk@kaserdesign.com
www.kaserdesign.com |
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Kirby
Stephens Design, Inc.
219 E. Mt. Vernon St.
Somerset, Kentucky 42501
Phone: 606 679-5634
Fax: 606 678-5383
kirby@ksdweb.com
www.ksdweb.com
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Kirby
Stephens Design was established in 1986 and has earned
a reputation for working with our clients to successfully
develop and tell their project stories through publications,
exhibits and motion graphics. Our in-house skills include
graphic design, animation, illustration, map design,
photography, interpretive writing and comprehensive
project planning. |
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Main
Street Design
38 Cameron Avenue
Cambridge MA 02140
617 876-9111
Fax 617 876-9124
info@mainstdesign.com
www.mainstdesign.com |
Main
Street Design is an exhibition design and museum planning
firm, specializing in the development and design of
interpretive exhibits with history and natural history
themes. We have designed projects as small as 1,000
square feet and as big as ten acres; project topics
have ranged from estuarine ecology and the biology
of thinking to 19th-Century canal life and 20th-Century
urban planning. |
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Malone Design/Fabrication
5403 Dividend Drive
Decatur, GA 30035
770-987-2538
770-987-0326 (FAX)
twright@maloneinc.com
www.maloneinc.com
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For over 50 years Malone Design/Fabrication has been providing complete
exhibition design, development and production services to museums and
visitor centers. Our services include interpretive planning, design,
project management, graphics, multimedia design/production, casework,
interactives, scenic models, and installation. We also produce a line of
micro-climate cases. |
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The
Portico Group
Paul Stromdahl
1500 - 4th Ave., Suite 300
Seattle, WA 98101 USA
206-621-2196
206-621-2199 fax
portico@porticogroup.com
www.porticogroup.com |
Architects,
Landscape Architects, Interpretive Planners and Exhibit
Designers. |
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Rosene
Creative Services
Rosene Ruschman
149 Cagle Branch Road
Jasper, GA 30143
770-737-5059
770-737-5059 fax
info@rosenecreative.com
www.rosenecreative.com
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Award-winning
interpretive design firm that creates the message you
want for your audiences through exemplary graphic design
and interpretive writing. We are a full-service firm
that also offers illustration and fabrication. We provide
our clients with creative services in exhibits, signage,
facility identity, events, print and web media. |
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The
Roybal Corporation
Michael Roybal
7600 East Eastman Ave.
Suite 200
Denver, CO 80231
303-671-7400
303-671-9744 fax
mroybal@roybalcorp.com
www.roybalcorp.com |
Full
service exhibit design, architecture and planning.
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Sea
Reach Ltd.
Sea Reach Ltd
146 NE Yamhill Street
Sheridan, OR 97378
503.843.2005
503.843.2744 fax
info@seareach.com
www.seareach.com |
Sea
Reach Ltd., recipient of the prestigious SEGD Award
for outstanding design and fabrication, delivers quality
exhibit designs and fabrication since 1980.
Interpretive services include planning, writing, exhibit design, specialized
mapping, environmental signage design (wayfinding, entry signs, markers,
exhibit structures, kiosks), engineered construction drawings, custom fabrication
in a variety of materials, full line of NPS exhibit bases, upright mounts,
roofed kiosks, audio boxes, registration lock boxes, bulletin cases, etc. |
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The
Sibbett Group
Donald Sibbett
10 Liberty Ship Way, #300
Sausalito, CA 94965
Phone: 415.331.8282
Fax: 415.331.8298
info@sibbettgroup.com
www.sibbettgroup.com |
The Sibbett Group, an RRM Design Group company, has
earned a reputation for designing innovative exhibits
for cultural history museums, visitor centers, children's
museums and public spaces. Our clients include the federal
government, public agencies, cities, universities, research
institutes, estates, foundations and corporations. |
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Signature Design
727 N 1ST ST Ste 340
St. Louis, MO 63102
Tel 314-621-6333
fax 314-241-5630
therese@theresemckee.com
www.theresemckee.com |
At Signature Design every project is a unique collaboration. To assure success, we bring together a customized team of creative, talented specialists. Our diverse pool includes interpretive planners and designers, writers and content developers, architects and model-makers, illustrators and animators.
To supply extraordinary talents to your project is our passionate goal. Our track record demonstrates dedication to interpretive planning and design. We are committed to creating innovative experiences that entertain, educate and engage your visitors! Our broad experience includes zoos and botanical gardens, museums and visitor centers, natural and cultural sites, and trails. We bring the outside in and take the inside out. |
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Split
Rock Studios
(Formerly Deaton Museum Services)
Craig Sommerville
2071 Gateway Blvd.
St. Paul, MN 55112
651-631-2211, ext. 15
651-631-0707 fax
csommerville@splitrockstudios.com
www.splitrockstudios.com |
Designers
and Builders of Interpretive Exhibits Specializing
in Dioramas, Hand-Painted Murals, Sculpture, Artistic
Fabrication, and Interpretive Graphics. |
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Jan
Spoerri & Co.
Jan Spoerri
134 Cedar St.
East Hampton, NY 11937
631-329-3289
631-324-3840 fax
contact@janspoerri.com
www.janspoerri.com |
Design
and fabrication of hands-on exhibits, dioramas, environments
and other unique exhibits. |
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Taylor
Studios Inc.
Eric Thompson
1320 Harmon Dr.
Rantoul, IL 61866
217-893-4874
217-893-1998 fax
ethompson@taylorstudios.com
www.taylorstudios.com |
Taylor Studios is a leader in the exhibit design and fabrication industry. We believe in excellent customer service and back our fabricated products with a five-year warranty as a testament to our exceptional quality and attention to detail. |
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Tract Consulting, Inc.
P.O. Box 504
St. John’s Newfoundland A1C5K4
Canada
Ph 709-738-2500 or 1.877.738.2501
tract@nfld.com
www.tractconsulting.com |
What makes a Tract project? It’s big picture and long term. It meets the highest standards in multiple planning disciplines. It’s appropriate. To client needs, the site, the story, and the users. It’s realistic. We listen to what your capabilities are and make sure that you can implement our plan. It reflects best practices. We keep up to date with the latest approaches and applications in our fields. |
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John
Veverka & Associates
2069 Ashland Avenue
Okemos, MI 48864
517-347-2166
www.heritageinterp.com
jvainterp@aol.com
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John
Veverka provides interpretive planning and training
services worldwide. Our services include: Interpretive
Master Planning; Training Workshops and Courses (one
to five days); Evaluation of Interpretive Programs
and Services; Regional Interpretive Systems Planning;
Interpretive Exhibit Plannning; and more.visit our
web site for details.
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Certified
Interpretive Planner |
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Certified
Interpretive Trainer |
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Certified
Professional Heritage Interpreter (Canada) |
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Author
of the text book “Interpretive Master Planning”. |
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30+
years of experience in “doing what we teach
and teaching what
we do |
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Wildwood Studios
Tammy West, CIP
512-782-9625
green@thewildwoodstudios.com
www.thewildwoodstudios.com |
Fresh Solutions to Natural, Cultural & Historical
Interpretation
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NAI Certified Interpretive Planner on staff ensuring
well thought out plans |
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Thorough & creative exhibit design, fabrication & research
insuring a quality product |
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Interpretive signs with tactile sculptures provide
your visitors with a more in depth look into your
message |
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Learning Kits for spreading your message past
your walls to outreach populations or to be checked
out by your visitors |
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Sculptures, reproductions, casts and dioramas |
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Hand painted, mosaic, tile and photo murals |
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We like challenges! If you have an unusual request
just give us a call! We specialize in listening
to your needs |
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