Biography
Samantha Ray leads the aftercare and long-term operations of illuminart’s Permanent Projection portfolio, ensuring that installed systems continue to operate reliably, creatively, and in alignment with partner expectations over time.
Her role begins at project handover, working closely with illuminart’s delivery leads to transition permanent installations into steady-state operation. From that point, Samantha is responsible for content support, account management, scheduling, maintenance coordination, and ongoing liaison with councils, institutions, and site partners. She provides a consistent point of contact across the life of each installation, supporting both technical performance and content evolution.
With a strong background as a Creative Producer, Samantha brings particular value to permanent projection environments where artistic intent, community context, and operational realities must be held together over years rather than weeks. Her experience supports thoughtful content refresh cycles, responsive problem-solving, and clear communication between creative, technical, and stakeholder groups.
Alongside her leadership in permanent projection operations, Samantha has contributed to illuminart projects through sound design and music composition, including Luminous Hall (illuminart / UWA / Perth International Arts Festival) and No Boundaries (illuminart / Penrith City Council / Sylvanvale Foundation).
Samantha studied at WAAPA and the Sydney Conservatorium and holds an Advanced Diploma in Educational Counselling and Relationship Education (AQF Level 6). Her work reflects illuminart’s commitment to long-term care, accountability, and community-centred stewardship of public night-time assets.