Danny Bracken

Danny Bracken is an artist, musician, and creative producer, currently working as Director of Exhibitions at the Mattress Factory, an artist-founded and artist-centered museum, international residency program and renowned producer of art in Pittsburgh, US. Deeply collaborative and thriving on exchange, he works with artists to develop, present, and interpret new site-specific works through open-ended and iterative engagements. Through the role, he facilitates the museum’s open call panels, seeks out new artists and guest curators for invitation, and oversees the exhibitions staff who bring to life the artists’ work. As a musician, he has performed extensively throughout the world, composed music for Sundance Film Festival projects, and exhibited in galleries and museums throughout Europe and the US. Recently, his work has shifted into the curatorial field, with a focus on site-specific installation, multidisciplinary practices, and artistic exchange.