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What We Do?

Umana Yana Strategies works at the intersection of art, culture, and communication — guiding ideas from concept to impact. Our multidisciplinary approach bridges creative direction, strategic consulting, and cultural production.

  • Core Services

    • Curatorial Direction & Exhibition Production – From concept development to installation, we shape exhibitions that connect artists, audiences, and institutions.

    • Public Art & Civic Programming – Curation, administration, and production of site-specific projects that activate public space and foster community engagement.

    • Art Advisory & Philanthropic Initiatives – Strategic guidance for collectors, foundations, and brands seeking to support artists, acquire works, or fund cultural impact.

    • Art & Technology Consulting – Advising artists, organizations, and brands on digital strategy, new media, and immersive storytelling.

    • Institutional Program Development – Collaborating with museums, cities, and universities to design and produce public programs, commissions, and residencies.

    • Media Production & Filmmaking – Concept-to-screen creative development for short films, documentaries, and branded content.

    • Marketing Campaign Development – Crafting integrated campaigns that merge art, storytelling, and social impact.

    • Integrated Campaigns & Brand Collaborations – Connecting artists and brands to co-create authentic, culture-shifting work.

    • Editorial Storytelling & Creative Consulting – Writing, strategy, and narrative development across digital and print platforms.

    • Exhibition Catalogue Production – Essays, interviews, editing, and full catalogue production for institutions and artists.

    Each project begins as a conversation — a meeting place — and grows into something larger than any one discipline.

Emann Odufu: Umana Yana Stategies Founder & CEO

Digital Portfolio

Installation Shot of Cause Collective’s “In Search of the Truth” Public Art Sculpture during Truth Booth US Tour (2016)

Installation shot of Anselm Reyle’ Rainbow in the Dark MoCA CT (2023)

“Mr. Ailey & Me”: Experiential Marketing Campaign including Letter writing campaign, projections, billboards, in support of Edges of Ailey exhibition at the Whitney Museum

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