Today we’d like to introduce you to Andi Campognone.
Hi Andi, so excited to have you with us today. What can you tell us about your story?
I started my career in the arts as a conceptual photographer. Over time and with the introduction of digital cameras I lost interest in actually making images and became involved in curating. The ideas and concepts in the work were much more interesting to me and I enjoyed pairing other artists works to create layered and more complex themes. As more opportunities arouse for curating project so too did the opportunities for working in communities ripe for development and engagement beyond the traditionally presented exhibitions. As an entrepreneur and small business owner adept at creating meaningful projects I naturally became involved in local government and the advancement of communities through arts and culture.
Would you say it’s been a smooth road, and if not what are some of the biggest challenges you’ve faced along the way?
It has definitely been a challenging road. Art has long held a stigma in small towns as being frivolous and many in leadership positions did not make the connections between arts and culture and quality of life. Developers were catching on that bringing arts into a community helped with pride of ownership amongst residents and business owners thus elevating property values.
Thanks for sharing that. So, maybe next you can tell us a bit more about your business?
After years of successfully organizing community driven projects in multiple southern California cities I have identified areas of most need both in the non-art and art related sectors. Working with individual creatives, Andi Campognone Projects works directly with artists guiding them to the expansion of their professional practice through one on one sessions and group workshops like Kipaipai. We also contract with museums and municipal organizations to build resources and programs that add to quality of life in communities creating meaningful engagement and strategies that are sustainable.
How do you think about luck?
I am personally not a believer in luck. Luck is your ability to recognize opportunities and your willingness to take chances. The most fruitful projects in my career were always the riskiest but they never would have materialized had I not been willing to explore the unknown,
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.andicampognone.com
- Instagram: @andi_campognone
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/andi.campognone
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andi-campognone-a6632615/
- Other: https://www.kipaipai.com/
