Creo initiates and organises events and programming across three key strands: photography, film and contemporary art.
Creo sets out to empower and give agency to creative voices.
Creo initiates and organises events and programming across three key strands: photography, film and contemporary art. Established in 2007 as World Photography Organisation, Creo has since grown in scope, furthering its mission of developing meaningful opportunities for creatives and expanding the reach of its cultural activities. Today, its flagship projects include the Sony World Photography Awards, PHOTOFAIRS Shanghai, Photo London and the Sony Future Filmmaker Awards.
Working in partnership with Angus Montgomery Arts, Creo provides support across the group’s ventures, helping to deliver some of the world’s leading art fairs. These include member fairs in The Art Assembly, an affiliation of major international art fairs with a particular focus on the Asia Pacific region.
Creo derives from the Latin ‘creare’: to make, bring forth; in turn related to ‘crescere’: to arise, grow. It is this ethos that sits at the heart of Creo and its activities – the drive to create, to spark ideas, and to encourage growth. Translating directly to ‘I create’, in this spirit Creo sets out to empower and give agency to creative voices.
Creo is built upon four core values that strive to nurture creativity. In all aspects of the organisation, from the ideas we share to the projects we activate, to the people we work with, these pillars remain at the forefront of our thinking:
We initiate and contribute towards meaningful opportunities for those working within the industry.
We instigate connections and form spaces where creative communities can thrive.
We champion outstanding creative work that resonates across cultural boundaries and reaches wide audiences.
We forge partnerships with leading organisations and inspiring individuals to deliver exceptional projects.
World Photography Organisation is a leading global platform dedicated to the development and advancement of photographic culture. Its programming and competition initiatives provide valuable opportunities for artists working in photography and help broaden the conversation around their work.
The World Photography Organisation’s flagship project is the Sony World Photography Awards. Established in 2007, it is one of the world’s biggest and most prestigious photography competitions; celebrating the work of leading and emerging practitioners and attracting tens of thousands of visitors annually to its exhibitions worldwide.
Creo Contemporary comprises a portfolio of high-end art fairs with a particular focus on photo-based and digital works and offers specialist services to partners and collaborators in the contemporary art sphere.
Creo Contemporary’s current roster of events includes PHOTOFAIRS Shanghai, the leading fair in Asia Pacific dedicated to contemporary photography and Photo London, the international fair held annually in Somerset House, London.
Working in partnership with Angus Montgomery Arts, one of the world’s leading art fair organisers, the Creo team works across the group’s ventures, lending their expertise to managing and delivering successful events. These include member fairs in The Art Assembly, an affiliation of major international art fairs within the Asia Pacific region.
Creo Film champions creative excellence in film, video and storytelling and provides a gateway for independent filmmakers and breakthrough artists.
Its principal programme, the Sony Future Filmmaker Awards is a major new initiative for short films, devoted to supporting and elevating filmmakers and creators and presenting them with coveted opportunities in the form of exclusive access and unparalleled insight into the inner workings of the film industry.
Founder & CEO of Creo and CEO of Angus Montgomery Arts, Scott has over 20-years experience in the international events and arts business.
Scott also sits on the Executive Team for The Art Assembly and serves as Managing Director for the India Art Fair and Tokyo Gendai.
Inbal studied Photographic Arts at the University of Westminster followed by an MA in Political Communications at Goldsmiths, University of London. She has over a decade of experience in communication and media relations positions, working for both public institutions and agencies including Whitechapel Gallery, Sutton PR, The Photographers’ Gallery and Reiber PR. Inbal joined Creo in 2019 and oversees communication, brand and media strategies across the organisation.
With a degree in photography from University of Westminster, Ania has over 15 years event and production experience and manages the logistics for all of Creo’s exhibitions and events.
With a Master’s degree in Strategy Marketing and Communication, Faustine joined Creo with five years experience in digital marketing. Faustine leads all marketing activity and partnerships across Creo’s initiatives and projects.
Polly studied Modern Languages at the University of Bristol, followed by an MA in Art Business at Sotheby’s Institute of Art, London. Since graduating she has specialised in press relations, PR, and communications, and has worked for two leading cultural PR agencies, most recently Reiber PR, where she directed media campaigns for a broad range of clients across the spheres of art and design.
Anna creates and curates all digital content for Creo. Focused on sourcing and sharing the world’s stories in fresh and visually engaging ways, Anna collaborates with all members of the team to showcase Creo’s identity, quality and voice. Anna has been involved in visual arts for seven years including five years experience at Black+White Photography and Outdoor Photography magazines as Features and Online Editor.
Karolina graduated from the University of Nottingham in 2018 with a degree in Modern Languages with Business. Since then, she has worked in the tech industry and later specialised in event production at the Event’s Academy, London. She joined the team in 2022 to provide operational support to Creo’s exhibitions and events.
Vanda completed her MA in Global Creative and Cultural Industries with a special focus on contemporary curatorial practices at SOAS University of London in 2021. After graduating, she worked in contemporary art exhibition design before joining the team at Creo in 2022 to support them with press relations and the promotion of upcoming events.
Cassandre graduated with a Master’s degree in International Marketing in 2016. Since then, she has expanded her skills in Digital Marketing, Sales and Business Development and joined Creo in 2020 at first providing support across the Marketing and PR teams before taking on the Partnership & Outreach Executive role, assisting with building and maintaining relationships with Creo’s partners.
Panos holds a diploma in Photography from Middlesex University and has extensive experience in digital marketing, having worked in the field since 2008. As the Digital Project Manager at Creo, he seamlessly blends his passion for the visual arts with his web proficiency to deliver exceptional results. In addition, he manages the student competition for the prestigious Sony World Photography Awards, a renowned program for aspiring photographers.
Anna graduated in 2016 from Goldsmiths, University of London with a BA (Hons) in Media and Communications and a specialisation in documentary filmmaking. Since then she has worked as a photography assistant at Loft Studios before honing her skills at a Digital Marketing agency. Anna joined the team in March 2022 to take care of planning and creating content for Creo.
After graduating with a Master of Arts in Cultural Studies from UCL, Hugo expanded his skills in the world of e-commerce before joining Creo in 2022 to provide support to the PR team on their various programmes and events.
Rosalyn graduated in 2022 with a MA in Graphic Communication Design from Central Saint Martins, University of the Arts London. For the past 6 years, she has immersed herself in the field of visual communication, fueling her passion for combining creativity with technology to create impactful and effective designs before joining Creo to provide vital visual support to the Marketing & production team for their multiple events.
Daisy graduated from the University of Reading in 2014 with a degree in English Literature and Creative Writing. Since then, she has worked in events and travel coordination and management. Her last position was Operations Manager at MyChocolate, a chocolate events company where she managed the delivery of both in person and virtual workshops across the UK and around the world.
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