Thesis Project
Para Ser Cambiado, Ser El Cambio
Honors thesis combining film and research to examine adolescent expression, the psychological experience of growing up, and philosophical reflection on the adolescent process.
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ART, NETWORKS, AND CULTURAL POSSIBILITY
I work at the intersection of art research, narrative strategy, and creative systems to expand access, visibility, and meaningful cultural participation.
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Selected Work
Academic Work
Arts Networks & Digital Interventions
Ongoing research on how networks in the arts shape value, access, and opportunity, with a focus on creative digital interventions that increase equity, accessibility, and open doors for future creatives.
This research is being conducted in Duke University's Digital Art History & Visual Culture (DAHVC) Department.
View Duke DAHVC profileCreative Direction + Consulting
Muse: Strategy, Narrative, and Cultural Positioning
This research now extends into a creative direction and consulting path, including relevant work at Muse focused on strategy, narrative development, and culturally grounded positioning for creative projects.
Biography
Diana Simonds graduated from Claremont McKenna College in 2024 with an honors B.A. in Philosophy and Filmmaking. Her thesis project combined film and research to explore adolescent expression, the psychological experience of growing up, and philosophical reflection on the adolescent process. Since graduating, she has worked in Washington, D.C. at International Arts & Artists, a nonprofit that develops and travels exhibitions globally, where she served as an Exhibition Project Manager.
She is now pursuing her M.A. at Duke in Digital Art History & Computational Media. Her research focuses on how value is defined and evaluated in the fine arts, with a particular interest in the role of networks, institutions, and visibility. Her work also explores how emerging technologies like AI are reshaping curatorial practice and access within the art world. She is especially interested in making the arts ecosystem more transparent, equitable, and accessible.
Resume
Download my resume: Diana G. Simonds Resume (Word)
Contact
Primary Email: dianasimonds@icloud.com
Academic Email: diana.simonds@duke.edu
Phone: +1 (310) 940-8081
Available for collaborations