• We create environments where art thrives.

    Building bridges between artists, institutions, and audiences.

  • Our Story

    Ikeen Creative was founded on the belief that cultural experiences should transcend
    traditional boundaries. We specialize in creating original, tourable productions that bring together the artistic
    vision of creators with the operational expertise needed to make ambitious projects reality.
    Our approach is collaborative and comprehensive. We work closely with museums, theaters, and
    cultural institutions to develop productions that serve both artistic and institutional goals. From
    initial concept development through final performance, we handle every aspect of the creative and
    logistical process.
    With team members based in New York City, Dallas-Fort Worth, and Minneapolis, we bring a multi-
    regional perspective to our work. This geographic diversity allows us to understand different cultural
    contexts and create productions that resonate with varied audiences while maintaining
    artistic integrity.
    Whether we're developing a new musical from the ground up or providing strategic consulting to
    help organizations realize their creative vision, our commitment remains the same: creating cultural
    experiences that matter.

  • Our Approach

    It's about the people

    Care

    We develop unique, tourable shows that resonate with audiences, blending creativity with cultural relevance.

    Clarity

    Our expert consultants guide institutions in crafting transformative cultural experiences tailored to their audiences.

    Togetherness

    We collaborate with museums, theaters, and cultural organizations to amplify their missions through performing arts.

  • Your Consulting Team

    Deep expertise across production, curation, and institutional partnerships

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    Neeki Bey

    Founder / Creative Lead

    NYC | DFW
    Neeki Bey is a producer, curator, and cultural strategist specializing in immersive, high-impact performances. With extensive experience across original shows, museum collaborations, and institutional consulting, Neeki combines creative vision with operational clarity to deliver experiences that resonate deeply with audiences and partners alike.

    Prior to founding Ikeen Creative, Neeki worked with major cultural institutions including Lincoln Center, where she is currently producing three shows. Her approach emphasizes long-term artistic relationships and sustainable institutional partnerships, believing that the most powerful work emerges from deep collaboration rather than transactional relationships.

    Based between Dallas-Fort Worth and New York City, Neeki brings both major market experience and regional insight to every project. She holds a deep commitment to supporting artists whose work pushes boundaries while serving institutional mission and community needs.
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    Erin Flannery

    Co-Producer / Project Lead

    Minneapolis
    Erin Flannery brings expertise in project management, artistic collaboration, and organizational consulting to Ikeen Creative. Based in Minneapolis, Erin ensures that each production and consulting project runs smoothly while maintaining its artistic integrity and meeting institutional goals.

    With extensive experience in institutional partnerships and collaborative processes, Erin specializes in helping cultural organizations navigate complex projects from conception through completion. Her background spans creative production, organizational development, and strategic planning for arts institutions.

    Erin's approach emphasizes sustainable systems and processes that serve both immediate project needs and long-term institutional capacity building. She is particularly skilled at facilitating creative collaboration across diverse stakeholder groups and ensuring that ambitious artistic visions translate into successful operational realities.
    We collaborate with museums, theaters, and cultural organizations to amplify their missions through performing arts. Collaborative Partnerships What We Do Ikeen Creative produces original, tourable shows for museums, theaters, and cultural institutions. We bring high-quality performing arts from concept to stage and offer consulting services that help organizations create meaningful cultural experiences.

    Olivia McGroarty

    Production Assistant

    NYC
    Olivia McGroarty is a Production Assistant at Ikeen Creative, bringing fresh perspective and meticulous attention to detail to every project. With a background in Art History from the University of Wisconsin–Madison and experience in arts administration and event production, she is passionate about supporting creative collaboration and public engagement with the arts.

    Based in New York City, Olivia handles the essential behind-the-scenes work that makes ambitious productions possible. From research and documentation to logistics coordination and stakeholder communication, she ensures that creative visions are supported by solid operational foundations.

    Olivia is particularly interested in how cultural institutions can better serve their communities through innovative programming and is committed to helping artists and organizations create more inclusive, accessible experiences.

  • How We Work

    Every cultural institution is unique, with its own mission, audience, and constraints. That's why we
    begin every project by listening. We take time to understand not just what you want to create, but
    why it matters and how it fits within your broader goals.
    Our process is built around collaboration at every stage. From initial concept development through
    production and performance, we work as partners with our clients, ensuring that institutional
    knowledge and artistic vision inform every decision.
    We believe that the most powerful cultural experiences emerge when all stakeholders—artists,
    institutions, and audiences—feel genuinely connected to the work. This means creating transparent
    processes, setting clear expectations, and building productions that serve multiple constituencies
    without compromising artistic integrity.
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