C.W. Quigley

Written By Christopher Quigley

Christopher W. Quigley

604-710-9126
cq@customcultured.com
www.cwquigley.com

Professional Profile

Cultural programs professional with over 15 years of experience developing, managing, and delivering public-facing cultural initiatives, exhibitions, and community-based programs. Brings a strong background in interpretation, project coordination, stakeholder collaboration, and inclusive cultural engagement across arts, heritage, and public spaces. Recognized for clear communication, thoughtful leadership, and the ability to translate complex ideas into accessible, meaningful public experiences.

Core Competencies

  • Museum Interpretation & Exhibition Development

  • Cultural Programming & Event Coordination

  • Community Engagement & Volunteer Leadership

  • Public Speaking, Tours & Educational Programs

  • Equity, Diversity, Inclusion & Accessibility (EDI-A)

  • Budget Support, Reporting & Grant Assistance

  • Stakeholder & Committee Collaboration

  • Marketing, Promotion & Content Development

  • Project Planning, Scheduling & Logistics

Relevant Professional Experience

Agency Custom

Founder | Cultural Projects & Public Programs Lead
2017 – Present

  • Led the development and delivery of public-facing cultural projects, exhibitions, and site-specific installations in collaboration with artists, curators, municipalities, and community partners.

  • Designed interpretive narratives and engagement strategies to support public understanding of artworks, heritage themes, and community stories.

  • Coordinated project logistics including timelines, budgets, documentation, contracts, and stakeholder approvals.

  • Recruited, supervised, and collaborated with artists, fabricators, consultants, and volunteers to deliver programs and installations safely and effectively.

  • Prepared written materials, proposals, reports, and presentations for municipal partners, advisory committees, and funding bodies.

  • Ensured projects aligned with accessibility, safety, and public-use requirements.

Custom Cultured

Co-Founder | Community Arts & Engagement Initiatives
Ongoing

  • Developed participatory arts initiatives that invited public interaction, dialogue, and reflection.

  • Worked with diverse community members to reduce barriers to participation in arts and cultural programming.

  • Supported outreach, communications, and engagement strategies across digital and in-person platforms.

LUMID International Luminaires (New York, NY)

US Territory Manager
2015 – 2017

  • Coordinated complex, multi-stakeholder projects involving designers, engineers, municipal representatives, and clients.

  • Managed project schedules, budgets, documentation, and reporting.

  • Delivered presentations and facilitated discussions with professional and public audiences.

CDM2 Lightworks

Account Manager
2008 – 2015

  • Supported the planning and execution of large-scale architectural and public-realm projects.

  • Collaborated closely with multidisciplinary teams to deliver public-facing initiatives.

  • Built long-term relationships with clients, partners, and community stakeholders.

Public Programs, Exhibitions & Interpretation Highlights

  • Ephemeral Monolith – Large-scale installation exploring transformation, time, and material change, supported by public interpretation and engagement.

  • Ephemeral Man – Interpretive sculpture examining impermanence and human experience through environmental interaction.

  • Ephemeral Animal – Community-engaged artwork reflecting historical relationships between labour, animals, and society.

(These projects included public engagement, interpretive storytelling, tours, presentations, and community dialogue.)

Education

Urban Design (City Program) – Simon Fraser University
Diploma, Interior Design – The Art Institute of Vancouver
Architectural Lighting Studies – IESNA/BC

Additional Skills & Assets

  • Strong written and verbal communication in clear, accessible language

  • Comfortable presenting to public audiences, committees, and councils

  • Experience supporting budgets, tracking costs, and preparing reports

  • Familiar with Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, WordPress, and Microsoft Office

  • Demonstrated leadership, discretion, and professional judgement

  • Valid driver’s license

Professional Approach

I am motivated by museums’ role as welcoming, participatory spaces where history, culture, and contemporary experience intersect. My work prioritizes collaboration, accessibility, and thoughtful interpretation that reflects community identity and diversity.

Christopher Quigley https://www.agencycustom.com