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James's 40-year journey in the arts and business sectors is a testament to his remarkable adaptability. He has evolved significantly as an entrepreneur, demonstrating his ability to thrive in an ever-changing landscape. His pivotal role in the success and development of key businesses has earned him the trust and confidence of those around him. James has consistently created unique growth opportunities throughout his entrepreneurial journey, initiated numerous business expansions, and facilitated expansion and revenue growth for others. His dedication has resulted in the generation of steady employment opportunities for others.
James embodies an unwavering commitment to excellence, resilience, and creativity. His profound personal connection to his work shines through in his infectious enthusiasm and relentless dedication. Over the past four decades, his professional journey has been marked by remarkable versatility and innovative spirit, yielding hundreds of captivating creative projects that have resonated both nationally and globally.
In 2017, he laid the foundation for Bluewater Studio, a testament to his vision and leadership to continue his work in culture, museums, and sophisticated branding initiatives. James believes that his success is intrinsically linked to the success of his clients, design partners, and internal teams. This guiding philosophy has driven him to achieve collective excellence, inspiring many successful collaborations with a strong commitment to team success and making everyone feel part of the journey.
For more than 30 years, Erich has inspired and guided the production of successful museum projects across the United States and abroad – connecting people and nations throughout the world. He has built an impressive portfolio of diverse cultural projects featuring interpretive storytelling, educational experiences and highly engaging activities.
As Executive Producer at Bluewater Studio, Erich creates a team atmosphere that fosters excitement and success through a proven process of project planning, design, fabrication, and installation. A strong believer in planning and collaboration, he is a sought-after industry speaker and consultant on the process of developing exhibits for cultural institutions. He also contributed to the Manual of Museum Exhibitions (3rd Edition, 2022) a comprehensive guide to the process of planning, designing, producing, and evaluating exhibitions for museums of all kinds.
As Executive Producer at Bluewater Studio, Erich creates a team atmosphere that fosters excitement and success through a proven process of project planning, design, fabrication, and installation. A strong believer in planning and collaboration, he is a sought-after industry speaker and consultant on the process of developing exhibits for cultural institutions. He also contributed to the Manual of Museum Exhibitions (3rd Edition, 2022) a comprehensive guide to the process of planning, designing, producing, and evaluating exhibitions for museums of all kinds.
James Hungerford and Erich Zuern have forged a remarkable partnership. Founded in 1985, their enduring collaboration has generated a portfolio of hundreds of creative projects, produced both nationally and internationally.
With a current focus on delivering innovative projects for museums, cultural institutions, corporations, healthcare facilities, higher education, sports venues, and retail environments, it’s worth noting that their formative career work involved providing high-quality production for such diverse sectors as theater, opera, business theater, events, theme parks, film, and television.
James and Erich consistently demonstrate an unwavering passion and dedication to leadership, which are essential to bringing complex and creative ideas to life. Their attention to detail, clear communication, and strategic approach, combined with a sensitivity to design and excellence in fabrication and installation, ensure that every project is executed with the utmost care.
We firmly believe that our success is inherently linked to the success of our clients, design partners, and internal teams. This philosophy guides our approach and motivates us to achieve collective excellence.
