Forest County Potawatomi Museum
A Community Effort
A team led by Bluewater Studio, in partnership with the Forest County Potawatomi Community, developed this stunning new exhibit within a unique 12-sided gallery, resulting in a highly engaging and educational visitor experience.
Acclaimed by the community and visitors alike, this exhibit features a magnificent range of physical elements, hands-on interactives, artifact cases, elegantly designed and printed wall graphics, a custom-designed epoxy floor, and multiple media experiences – including an immersive theatre space with a “Who We Are” video experience.
As the lead firm for this comprehensive design-build project, our work includes the planning, scheduling, project management, fabrication, and installation of the entire exhibition – including collaborating on plans for the demolition of the former exhibits and providing direction for the renovation of the gallery space.
“This means a lot to our community…we’re able to share our culture, traditions and also…continue passing that down to the next generation.” –Heather VanZile, Vice-Chair, Forest County Potawatomi Executive Council
PLANNING, DESIGN & MEDIA PARTERS
Lord Cultural Resources
WeatherstonBruer Associates
Angle Park
SCOPE OF SERVICES
- Interpretive Planning
- Focus Sessions & Workshops
- Content Development
- Concept, Detail & Graphic Design
- Lighting Design
- Cost Estimating
- Prototypes, Mockups & Sampling
- Construction Drawings
- Fabrication & Installation
- Media Production & Integration
