Who We Are
MergingArts Productions is a tax exempt non-profit organization.
Founders
Ms. Toni P. (AKA DJ Madame B), Creative Director
Toni is the Creative Director of MergingArts. They have many years of radio curation and music promotion experience both as a DJ and Music Director for genres including world, folk, electronic, and blues.
She has programmed film for MergingArts festivals and other organizations in addition to a dedicated focus on film craftspeople research over the years. They are a champion of behind the scenes in filmmaking, with an addiional focus on international and independent film, the medium of animation, and short film.
Toni has expert consulting experience over the years supporting educational technology applications in both higher education and industry, mixing creative, online, and applications background with an online learning focus, with advanced degrees in Business and IT.
Paul E., Managing Director
Paul is the Managing Director of MergingArts. He has been involved since the turn of the century in non-commercial radio in both on-air and audio production capacities. Before joining MergingArts, he was at various times involved in music promotion, community theatre, and film festival work. For the past several years, he has developed creative web based solutions for commercial and non-profit organizations.
Board of Directors
James B. (AKA DJ Over Dammen)
Since 2013, James, as "DJ Over Dammen", has hosted a weekly show on the acclaimed WZBC in Boston, focusing on the Eurovision Song Contest and global and ethnic trends in pop music with a particular spotlight on European cultures. James has also played traditional Irish music on piano, accordion, and harp since he was ten years old, receiving medals in multiple international music competitions. As a longtime participant in and patron of the arts and as someone highly interested in global cultural geography, James is proud and excited to support the mission of MergingArts Productions as a board member.