Copywriting, Design and INterpretive Consultant
As a museum professional, Chesapeake historian and writer, Livie has developed a wide slate of interpretive tools for different organizations, non-profits and regional agencies. With expertise in research, copywriting, tour development, docent training, scriptwriting, and exhibit development, Livie can support clients with diverse modes of storytelling that are accessible and engaging for broad audiences.
Review Kate Livie’s Professional CV
INTERPRETIVE COPYWRITING & DESIGN
2023 | Anne Arundel County Cultural Resources: copywriting, design and layout of 7 different historic signs following NPS standards, incorporating research and comments from numerous community curators/ stakeholders and aligned with AAC’s signage colors, fonts, and branding.
2022 | Locust Grove Studios for Echo Hill Outdoor School: interpretive waterfront historic signage research, development and copywriting.
2021 | The Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum: consultant for interpretive historic signage research, development and copywriting for the Maryland Dove project including a digital exhibition and wayfinding signage
INTERPRETIVE CONSULTING
2023 | “Maritime Industries and Their History” Interpretive Training for Maryland Storytellers | Maryland Tourism
2020 | “Maritime Industries and Their History” Interpretive Training for Maryland Storytellers | Maryland Tourism
2018 | Campus Tour development and interpreter training | Washington College
2016-17 | The Way We Worked, Maryland | Smithsonian Museums on Main Street travelling exhibition —public programming development and volunteer training consultation
2014-2015 | Hometown Teams, Maryland | Smithsonian Museums on Main Street travelling exhibition —public programming development and volunteer training consultation
MUSEUM EXHIBITS
2020 | Maryland Dove Interactive Exhibition | Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum online exhibition for Night Kitchen Interactive
2017 | Snapshots to Selfies: 50 Years of Chesapeake Summers | Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum online exhibition
2017 | Chesapeake Ammo, Camo and Calls | Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum
2016 | Chesapeake Swan Song: From Commodity to Conservation | Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum
2016 | Navigating Freedom: The War of 1812 on the Chesapeake | Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum online exhibition
2015 | Carvers at the Crossroad: Sharing Ideas, Techniques and Styles | Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum
2015 | The Unseen Chesapeake: Capturing the Bay’s Wild Landscapes | Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum with photographer Jay Fleming