Photo above by Rebecca Hale/National Geographic for “Becoming Jane: The Evolution of Dr. Jane Goodall” exhibition organized by National Geographic and the Jane Goodall Institute.
Jane Goodall Exhibition Receives TEA Thea Award for Outstanding Achievement
The Themed Entertainment Association (TEA) Awards Committee and TEA International Board of Directors have named the National Geographic Museum’s Becoming Jane: The Evolution of Dr. Jane Goodall exhibition as the recipient of the 27th Annual Thea Award for Outstanding Achievement in Museum Exhibit Design, Limited Budget. The Thea Awards are widely considered to be one of the most prestigious honors in the attractions industry.
Themed entertainment design company Falcon’s Creative Group was one of the key collaborators behind the exhibition’s immersive media and innovative interactive experiences, providing projection-mapped content for the introduction film and 3D immersive theater, as well as voice-activated interactives, a life-sized hologram of Dr. Goodall, and a custom augmented reality experience utilizing their Falcon’s Vision® AR headset.
“We are thrilled to have collaborated on this award-winning effort with the National Geographic Museum and the Jane Goodall Institute, and are ecstatic to see that it connects so profoundly with visitors and industry colleagues alike,” said Jason Ambler, VP of Falcon’s Digital Media. “Jane applied innovative approaches in her research on chimpanzees, which yielded extraordinary results. In a way, we aimed to do the same thing with our contributions to this exhibition.”
In June, Becoming Jane was chosen as an overall winner for the American Alliance of Museum’s 32nd Annual Excellence in Exhibition Competition. Both awards are a first for the National Geographic Society.
Alan Parente, Vice President of Creative at National Geographic, stated, “Our mission with this legacy exhibition is to celebrate the extraordinary life and work of Jane Goodall, exploring her early years, her fascinating research in Gombe, and her advocacy for conservationism. With the help of Falcon’s Creative Group, the exhibition’s experiences transport visitors to the jungles of Tanzania and beyond. They become invested in Jane’s story and feel inspired to take their own positive actions in the world.”
About National Geographic Society:
The National Geographic Society is a global nonprofit organization that uses the power of science, exploration, education and storytelling to illuminate and protect the wonder of our world. Since 1888, National Geographic has pushed the boundaries of exploration, investing in bold people and transformative ideas, providing more than 14,000 grants for work across all seven continents, reaching 3 million students each year through education offerings, and engaging audiences around the globe through signature experiences, stories and content. To learn more, visit www.nationalgeographic.org.
About the Jane Goodall Institute:
The Jane Goodall Institute is a global community conservation organization founded by Dr. Goodall. By protecting chimpanzees and inspiring action to conserve the natural world we all share, we improve the lives of people, animals, and the environment. JGI makes a difference through community-centered conservation and the innovative use of science and technology. We work closely with local communities around the world, inspiring hope through the collective power of individual action.
About Falcon’s Creative Group:
Falcon’s Creative Group delivers innovative, powerful experiences that challenge the limits of reality and fire the imagination. Our passionate, award-winning team transforms everyday reality, every day. Falcon’s Creative Group is home to Falcon’s Treehouse, Falcon’s Digital Media, and Falcon’s Licensing.
National Geographic Society Contact
Lexie Simpson: [email protected]
JGI Contact
Shawn Sweeney: [email protected]
Falcon’s Creative Group Contact
Phoebe Hicks: [email protected]
