02/10/2026
Populous Holiday Party I For one night, the mortal and immortal feast together at the Divine Symposia.
For the past year, Josh Dampf Events has worked alongside Populous to design a Holiday Party that would bring their 13 offices across North America together for the Divine Symposia - A Greek mythology-themed party for 1,500 guests at the historic Midland Theater.
A year of brainstorming, sketches, scripts, rehearsals, pitch decks, material research, sound checks, costume fittings, 3-D printing, equipment testing, and a shocking number of spreadsheets culminated in an unforgettable 5-hour event.
I am so inspired by our creative community. Our local businesses and makers, our hospitality team and install teams, our writers and performers, our event professionals. You are my heroes, and I am so grateful for the opportunity to create magic together for clients like Populous, who understand the power of drawing people together with intention.
Creative Team:
-Creative Director: Josh Dampf Events
-Co Creator: Katie Gilchrist
* Musical Director: Calvin Arsenia
-Catering: Olive Events
-Installation Director: Ricky Catto
-Installation Artist: Rachel Eilts
-Balloon Photobooth Artist: Sam Donnell
-Costume Designer: Mark Exline
-Makeup Artist: Ali Watson
-Scroll Calligraphy: Charlie Burt
-Scroll Rod: Nick Caprario
-Athena Shield Artist: Matthew Simmons .s.studio
-Production Support: Jayden Young
-Graphic Support: J.C. Franco
-Project Manager: Ellie Kort
-Floral: Floraloom
-AV: Icon Event Group
-Rental Decor:
-Photography:
- Event Coverage & Content Production:
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