For museums, foundations & cultural institutions
Let visitors speak with history, not only read about it.
Encore creates interactive exhibits of founding figures, donors, and historical subjects — faithful, conversational portraits that turn a static display into a living encounter.
The opportunity
Engagement that endures, and gives.
A plaque informs. A conversation moves. Institutions that let visitors ask a founder about the day they began, or hear a benefactor explain why they gave, create the kind of encounter people remember — and return for.
These exhibits also open new avenues for donor recognition, endowment storytelling, and education programs, anchored in the same heritage technology and exacting craft behind every Encore commission.
Where it fits
Applications across the institution.
Founders & benefactors
Preserve the voice and vision of the people who built the institution — for galas, anniversaries, and permanent display.
Historical figures
Bring rigorously researched, source-grounded subjects to life for visitors and students, with scholarly oversight.
Education & outreach
Interactive portraits become a centerpiece for school programs, lectures, and traveling exhibits.
How we partner
From proposal to permanent exhibit.
Institutional engagements begin with a scoping proposal covering subject, sources, scholarly review, installation, and stewardship. Partnerships typically range from $100,000 to $500,000 depending on scope, with options for co-branding and multi-year programs.
Propose a partnership.
Tell us about your institution and the figure you’d like to bring to life.