Patrick Charles

Patrick Charles is a prominent entrepreneur and co-founder of Wonderspaces, Inc., a company that specializes in creating immersive art experiences. He established Wonderspaces in August 2016 alongside his partner Jason Shin, whom he met during their service in the U.S. Marine Corps. Their shared military background has influenced their approach to project planning and operations within the company.16

Professional Background

Before co-founding Wonderspaces, Patrick Charles held various roles that contributed to his expertise in innovation and management:

• Senior Innovation Manager at TomorrowLab (September 2014)
• Associate at Booz Allen Hamilton (July 2011)
• Auditor Intern at an undisclosed firm.45

Wonderspaces, Inc.

Wonderspaces operates multiple locations across the United States, including sites in Scottsdale, San Diego, Philadelphia, and Austin. The organization focuses on making art accessible to a broader audience through innovative exhibitions that often feature interactive and immersive installations. This model aims to attract non-traditional art audiences by presenting art in unique venues that encourage engagement and connection among visitors.123

Vision and Impact

Charles and Shin's vision for Wonderspaces is to remove barriers to art access, allowing people from various backgrounds to experience contemporary art in engaging ways. The company emphasizes fair compensation for artists and aims to create spaces where both art and community can thrive.13

Education

Patrick Charles is an alumnus of the University of Scranton, where he graduated in 2005. His educational background has likely contributed to his success in entrepreneurship and management.5

For more information about his professional journey, you can view his LinkedIn profile under the username patrickmcharles.4