Matt Maes
Creative communications professional with experience developing brand narratives, producing digital content, promoting events, and cultivating audience relationships through social media, email, and in-person programming. Founder of Quantum Keyhole Studio and Creative Champion Collective, with a multidisciplinary background spanning storytelling, creative education, public speaking, community engagement, and partnership development. Detail-oriented and committed to clear, consistent, audience-centered communications that connect people with meaningful ideas and opportunities. Currently pursuing graduate study in arts and culture management at the University of Denver, with an interest in building a more equitable and sustainable creative economy.
Work History
Founder & Creative Director
9 Years- Create Mythic Monday, a recurring storytelling series spanning 100 episodes, sustaining consistent editorial production and brand narrative.
- Publish [number] audience touchpoints weekly across social media, email, and website channels to support engagement and participation.
- Develop clear brand messaging and content that communicates the studio's mythic art, public speaking, creative education, and immersive experiences.
- Promote creative events, workshops, and collaborations through audience-focused communications and direct digital outreach.
- Build relationships with participants, artists, prospective patrons, collectors, and collaborators through personalized communication and ongoing engagement.
- Maintain consistency across brand messaging, written content, and visual presentation with close attention to accuracy, clarity, and detail.
Founder & Program Developer
1 Year 9 Months- Develop a community-centered initiative designed to strengthen relationships among artists, patrons, ambassadors, and mentors.
- Create program messaging and outreach materials that communicate the initiative's purpose and invite participation.
- Develop engagement concepts and partnership opportunities connecting creative practitioners with potential supporters.
- Integrate community-building, sustainable creative livelihoods, and strategic program development into the initiative's planning.
Education
Master of Arts - Arts and Culture Management
Relevant academic work includes organizational strategy, innovation, leadership, nonprofit development, and sustainable creative practice.