Welcome to the portfolio of Shelly Farnham!

Shelly is a thought leader and interdisciplinary practitioner at the intersections of art, technology, research, and community development.

I am currently the President of Third Place Technologies, a 501(c)3 non-profit focused on fostering interdisciplinary collaboration in King County, WA, and Town Councilmember in Skykomish, WA. I also work independently as a community research and development consultant, and as an artist.

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ART, TECHNOLOGY, RESEARCH, COMMUNITY

I have a PhD in Social Psychology, and specialize in community technology research and development, including social, civic, and communications media.  Learn more about my innovation research approach and see my research portfolio.  An overview of current consulting services may be found at https://ThirdPlaceTechnologies.com/consulting.

As an artist, I am a classically trained painter who also works with interactive, experimental technologies in sculptural installations.  See my art portfolio.

I have served as a leader and community organizer across many domains -- as non-profit President, Town Councilmember, creative director, event producer, research manager, teacher, and conference chair. Please see  my recent leadership activities.

My current passion is all about making creative collaboration happen!

As a social scientist, my recent work has focused on examining and designing socio-technical systems that have meaningful impact on collaborative communities.

As an artist, my recent art projects reflect both my love of nature and my fascination with the transformative impact of new and emerging technology.

As a leader and community organizer, my passion is building those communal and physical environments that lead to truly innovative, interdisciplinary work -- through collaborative installations, makerspaces, exhibitions and events, life-long learning opportunities, technological infrastructure, and knowledge sharing through research, papers and presentations.  Please see my recent leadership activities.