LUMINARY
NZ TOUR
TEAM
Mark Pierson
Tour Manager, Event Producer
Venue liaison and communication, Tour Planning & Production, Venue Event Production
Mark has regularly curated and produced large events and spaces for over 40 years. These have included music festivals, interactive art spaces, conferences, speaking tours, seminars, retreat days, etc. He brings a wide variety of skills in planning, communication, and promotion as well as practical, on-site production skills.
NorthArt Public Gallery, Northcote, Auckland
Supporting Art Institution and Representing Auckland Gallery
NorthArt gallery provides an accessible and community focussed programme of contemporary art exhibitions by emerging and established, local and national artists and a public programme of events, classes and artist talks.
NorthArt Directors, Jessica Pearless and Jonathan Organ, have supported the development of Karen’s practice and this body of work through providing the opportunity of a solo show at Northart in May 2021. NorthArt is presenting a new iteration of Luminary I Luminare in Auckland, which is also the launch of the New Zealand tour. Exhibition runs 24 May - 2 July 2022.
Paragon Matter
Art Services Consultancy and Project Management
PARAGON MATTER is an independent art services agency based in Auckland , New Zealand. Jonathan Organ MFA (Hons) and Jessica Pearless MFA (Hons) are art professionals and artists with extensive experience in the art sector in New Zealand. Collectively, their unique combination of skills in the management of creative projects, art education, valuation and specialised artist services
Alison Squires
Media and Publicity Liaison
Event Promotion and Organisational Support. Alison has over 25 years of experience in copywriting, editing, and working with print and web designers. She also has a background in administration, customer service and teaching, with strong communication skills, attention to detail and thorough planning.