Mark Hayward

Mark Hayward is a multi-talented professional excelling in facilitating organizations to refine and express their ideas through words, diagrams, and images, leaving a lasting impact on audiences, customers, and stakeholders.

With a versatile educational background, Mark has studied a combination of Anthropology, Museum Collections Management, BFA in areas like Photography, Bookbinding, Installation, Creative Writing, and Art History at renowned institutions like Field Museum and The School of the Art Institute of Chicago.

Mark's professional journey includes significant roles such as Registrar and Installation Manager at Maccarone Gallery, Founder & CEO at Idea Monkey, Inc., Director of Special Projects at Tom of Finland Foundation, and Field Agent at Atlas Obscura.

Additionally, Mark has served as a Creative Director specializing in Cultural Experiences at BRC Imagination Arts, Arts Administration Part-Time Faculty at The Art Institute of Chicago, Director of Collections and Head Curator at Museum of Science and Industry, and Curator at International Museum of Surgical Science.

Mark's diverse professional experience also spans roles like Gallery Artist at Abel Joseph Gallery and MWMWM Gallery, General Manager at Hidden Peak Climbing Gym, and Anthropology Department Intern at The Field Museum.