Jules Downum

 Jules is the co-founder of the Pop-up Project and the founder and creative director for Understory. She is an anthropologist, ethnographer, and artist. Her work spans multiple media including qualitative research and analysis, immersive experiences, dance theatre, community activations, and film.  She works collaboratively with communities and artists to achieve outcomes in placemaking, community resilience, and economic and cultural development. 

 

Jules' ability to convey meaning through a variety of mediums has had a range of applications across industries including  marketing, real estate development, museums, performing art organizations, government entities, schools, foundations, and non-profits.