Maria R. Hooper Email & Phone Number

www.emroseprojects.comEMROSE projects provides comprehensive Art Consulting + Creative Placemaking services that re-imagine the potential for how spaces make us feel.Through our collaborative, narrative-driven approach, we craft curated experiences with ART that complements design in residential, hospitality, corporate and community settings, delivering results and leaving lasting impressions.Based between Bluffton, SC and Philadelphia, PA. Accepting projects nationally, with a focus in Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and New York.

San Francisco, California, Us

Sonder is on a mission to redefine hospitality through inspiring, award-winning design and a modern, tech-driven approach to service. - I led a team of 20 in opening world-class properties from Montreal to Washington, DC by leveraging strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure projects delivered on-time, on-budget, on-brand- Partnered closely with Interior Design counterparts to ensure design vision was executed to the highest standard

San Francisco, California, Us

- Oversaw entire lifecycle of new building openings projects, informing lease negotiation through guest-ready efforts- Grew Philadelphia to second-largest market company-wide- Spearheaded local art initiatives: Pioneered concept via 72 original artist murals in 96-unit Philadelphia building, local gallery partner to curate collections in three Barcelona hotel properties, installation of original artworks in Amsterdam hotel, and development of a lobby mural and corresponding wayfinding graphic, all resulting in bespoke guest offerings and highly-leveraged marketing visuals

Toronto, On, Ca

Recognized as a thought-leader and innovator, Teknion works with an international roster of designers to design, engineer, and manufacture furniture and interior architectural products for the modern office space. - Planned, programmed, and delivered A&D client education/hospitality events

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Us

- Produced corporate events, trade shows and annual programs to foster global employee and enterprise customer brand engagement through compelling story-telling, for tech and finance clients, with budgets up to $4m.- Account Lead on global client programs including Mobile World Congress, CES, Lenovo Tech World, Global Leadership Summit & Retreat

Philadelphia, Pa, Us

NCDC is a multi-disciplinary dance company creating performance experiences at the crossroads of movement, visual art, theater, and emerging technologies.

Soroptimist is a global volunteer organization that provides women and girls with access to the education and training they need to achieve economic empowerment.

- Managed daily gallery operations and art fair participation during period of rapid and expansive growth of the business and gallery space. Served as Registrar and primary Artist Liaison.

New York, Us

Phillips is the destination for international collectors to buy and sell the world’s most important twentieth-century and contemporary works of art, design, jewels, watches, photographs and editions via its global auction business, private sales, and curated selling exhibitions.

The Vera List Center for Art & Politics' first published book, Considering Forgiveness, is an edited compilation of textual and visual contributions commissioned from 18 scholars, activists and artists.

New York, Ny, Us

National Corporate Sponsorship implementation and client services for multi-million dollar contracts on leading PBS television shows

Ba, Art History, Hispanic Studies

Ma, Media Studies

Certificate Program, Creative Placemaking