ABOUT
THE FOOTY MUSEUM
THE HISTORY, DESIGN, AND CULTURE OF GLOBAL FOOTBALL
The Footy Museum curates, designs, and organizes exhibitions that explore the design and visual history of global football. These exhibitions are available and adaptable to venues throughout the United States. In addition to creating original exhibitions, The Footy serves as a platform for design-focused and supporter-centered media.
The Footy’s first exhibition, American Tifo, focuses on the rich and diverse supporter culture surrounding soccer in the United States. More information and rental availability will be released in March 2024.
Keep scrolling to learn more about our team and how to get involved.
IF YOU ARE AN INSTITUTION
We create exhibitions that are available for institutions such as museums, universities, and libraries to rent and display in their own exhibition spaces. We are currently booking our exhibit, American Tifo, for September, 2024-December 2026, coinciding with the FIFA World Cup in the United States.
Email us at info@footymuseum.com for more info.
IF YOU ARE A SOCCER FAN
We would love to hear from you! Shoot us an email or DM to see how you can get involved with our exhibits. Give us a follow on social media for all the latest posts, pods, and news. If you want The Footy Museum to come to your town, let your institutions know!
WE ARE ART MUSEUM PROFESSIONALS WHO LOVE THE BEAUTIFUL GAME
Justin Witte
Co-Founder/Co-Director
Focused on providing audiences access to the history and power of art, Justin Witte has amassed 23 years of exhibition and museum curation experience. With a portfolio that includes two decades of projects featuring groundbreaking work by preeminent artists from around the world, Justin has established his reputation as an innovative leader in the arts. Currently acting as the Director and Curator of the Cleve Carney Museum of Art, Justin brings together his experience from roles at Columbia College Chicago, the Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago, and the Institute of Contemporary Art in Philadelphia.
A fervent soccer enthusiast, Justin finds parallels between the community-driven culture of supporter’s groups and the collaborative, expressive art world. He sees both realms as platforms for creativity, expression, and positive change, believing in the power of collective passion to transcend boundaries and ignite transformation. Justin remains committed to crafting exhibitions that are not only visually stunning, but also socially and culturally resonant, and is committed to bringing communities together through creative expression.
justin@footymuseum.com
Maria VanDyken Li
Co-Founder/Co-Director
Maria VanDyken Li has over a decade of experience in media production and exhibition management. Maria uses that experience to spotlight the design and visual narrative of global football. Having fallen in love with the sport while watching Leeds United, Maria is interested in how a team and its supporters can provide a unique lens to view communities and their diverse histories.
Maria's expansive portfolio encompasses a range of mediums ranging from video production and graphic design to illustration and animation. Since 2020 Maria has been a cornerstone at the Cleve Carney Museum of Art, managing and curating numerous exhibitions. In every endeavor, Maria melds her innate creativity with her expertise, whether curating exhibitions, directing films, or crafting compelling digital narratives.
maria@footymuseum.com
ABOUT OUR LOGO(S)
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