Irena Sertic

Female

Zagreb

Croatia

Profile Information:

Occupation: curator
Short bio: Born in Zagreb, Graduated from the Faculty of Education and Rehabilitation Sciences, University of Zagreb, Social Pedagogy Studies. Having worked as a curator and a project manager for community-based project and a nationwide collaborative initiative of establishing first children’s museum in Croatia, she developed a museological and pedagogical concept and setup design for numerous interactive, multimedia and educational exhibitions and projects for informal learning. Also, in cooperation with The Institute for Development and International Relations (IRMO), she has commenced program of creative workshops for vocational development, education and training for staff working in cultural, educational and business organizations. Also worked as a head of elementary school; wrote several children’s books, a number of essays and articles in the field of museology and education. In 2006 awarded for the best picture book in Croatia (title: Xocoatl - Story of Chocolate). From 2006 to 2012 she was a board member of ULUPUH - Croatian Association of Applied Arts, the president of multimedia and intermedia section. Also participated in the Group-exhibitions Zagreb Salon / exhibition of Applied Arts and Design 2009 and 2011.

Currently she is president of Interacta, Association for Production and Interaction in Culture and Education.