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Open Air

Full Service PR & Marketing Strategy and Direction

Our team worked with the Association for Public Art to promote the world premiere of this spectacular interactive light experience by internationally renowned artist, Rafael Lozano-Hemmer. Canary created and directed a comprehensive communications plan, including messaging, a national and regional media relations campaign and broadcast and print media sponsorship.

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Knight Arts Challenge Philadelphia

Full-service Communications and Marketing

Creating and executing a wide-reaching communications plan for Knight Foundation's arts funding initiative, our team has worked with the foundation for two years on messaging, media relations, marketing, community outreach, social media, advertising, event planning to promote this three-year, $9 million community-wide contest for Philadelphia's arts.

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Lenfest Plaza

National Media Relations Campaign

National media campaign and community outreach for the opening of the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Art's new civic space, Lenfest Plaza, and the installation of Paint Torch by world-renowned American artist Claes Oldenburg.

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Woodmere Art Museum

Full Service Communications and Marketing

Creating and executing a targeted communications and marketing plan for Woodmere Art Museum, Philadelphia's premier institution for interpreting the art and culture of the Philadelphia region, our team works closely with museum staff to unify messaging through media relations, marketing and advertising initiatives and outreach to the local community.

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Communications for Arts, Culture and Mission-Driven Clients

Everyone wants to be heard. Everyone wants to be understood.

We invest the time to really get what you’re all about.
We tell your story in ways that promote brand loyalty, community engagement and plain old passion.

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A New Chapter

From Founder & President, Megan Wendell

Today, I’m sharing some news that is very exciting and also a little bittersweet. After 13 years dedicated to supporting the cultural community with high-level communications services, I’ve decided it’s time to begin a new chapter. This fall, I joined The Pew Center for Arts & Heritage as Senior Specialist for Communications & Marketing. Read more »

Submitted by megan on Thu, 10/02/2014 - 1:48pm

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The impact of review sites for arts and culture organizations

While cultivating traditional media coverage is an important piece of your overall communications campaign, you can also attract new audiences by encouraging visitor reviews on established review sites like Yelp and TripAdvisor. An overlooked avenue for potential visitors since the mid-2000’s, a recent Social Media Today article warns that less than 32% of listed organizations on review sites actively manage their presence.

Submitted by megan on Thu, 07/10/2014 - 12:08pm

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Philly arts and culture reporters share tips on how to get great press coverage

Arts and culture communications professionals packed the house at a Philadelphia Public Relations Association (PPRA) and Center City Proprietors Association “Meet the Media” event last month to meet representatives of Philly’s leading print, radio and broadcast outlets. Visit Philadelphia President and CEO Meryl Levitz led the panelists through a discussion about the best way to work with the local media who specialize in arts and culture or hospitality and tourism. Read more »

Submitted by Rachel on Tue, 06/24/2014 - 2:02pm

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Blog post: Outside(r) Art

There’s outsider art, and then there’s art that’s enjoyed outside. Here at Canary, we’re all set to embrace the outdoors this summer with a roundup of staff picks where you can soak in the art and the sunshine at the same time.

Submitted by Rachel on Mon, 06/09/2014 - 4:52pm

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