Tricia O’Connor of Water’s Edge Consulting is an award-winning exhibit developer and writer, children’s play advocate, project manager and artist.
As an experienced museum professional, Tricia has developed exhibits for children, families and life-long learners.
From Black cowboys to Hot Wheels and to the American Civil War, Tricia dives into topics, focuses on your audience and works with your team to develop engaging exhibits, labels and interactives.
Water’s Edge Consulting partners and clients include the Indiana Office of Tourism Development; the Indiana State Museum; Kraemer, Design & Production, Inc.; Conner Prairie; and The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis, where she previously developed several popular exhibits, including “The Power of Children,” “Comic Book Heroes!” and “Treasures of the Earth.”
Tricia is passionate about supporting kids (and adults) in play. We all need a daily dose of play! While living along the shores of Lake Erie, so co-founded and led Lake Erie Adventure Play (LEAP). She also completed the Playworker Development Course through Pop-up Adventure Play and has an M.Ed in Education from Indiana University.
Tricia co-found and led the Burning Snowman Fest.
As an artist she plays with found and created materials to create 2D and 3D mixed media works. She also enjoys working with artist-collaborators to bring art and play to families and adults. One of these collaborations led to the Burning Snowman Fest, a wacky winter music festival that raises funds for charity along the shores of Lake Erie.