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Kelly Carnes

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Executive Director at Heard
📍 Hyattsville, Maryland, United States

Kelly Carnes is the Executive Director of Heard, a non-profit empowering people through art. She has an extensive background in public relations and communications, having held leadership roles at Planet Word museum, the Kennedy Center, and the Smithsonian. People who have worked with her describe her as creative, dedicated, resourceful, and professional.

Outside of work, Kelly is a passionate cosplayer and costume connoisseur, attending events like DragonCon and Renaissance Faires. This passion led her to found a peer-to-peer costume rental company. She is also a dedicated yoga practitioner and instructor who has created unique, themed classes and enjoys roller skating for fun.

She founded her costume rental company, Trove, after amassing a personal collection of over 300 high-quality costumes.

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Experience
18 Years
Current Role
Executive Director
Job Level
Senior
Location
Hyattsville, Maryland, United States
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Arts & Community Empowerment
Her current role as Executive Director at Heard involves using artistic expression and life skills to empower underserved communities.
Museum Communications
She has built a career leading communications and public relations for major cultural institutions like the Smithsonian, The Kennedy Center, and Planet Word museum.
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Career

Work history

11-2023
Executive Director
Heard
6-2022 - 7-2023
Deputy Director
Planet Word
8-2019
CEO
Trove
2-2017
CEO
Carnes&Co.
4-2016 - 2-2017
Director of Public Relations
The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts
In the press

Media appearances

Meet Kelly Carnes | Founder and CEO of Trove, the world's first peer-to-peer costume rental platform. Featured in SHOUTOUT ATLANTA
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Inspiring Conversations with Kelly Carnes of Trove. Featured in Voyage Baltimore
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Education
2010 - 2013
M.P.S; Master of Professional Studies
Georgetown University
2005 - 2007
M.A; Museum Studies Masters Program; academic
The George Washington University
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