Frankie Vagnone

Seen as a collaborative thought leader, Frankie has a combination of philosophical and practical experience that has allowed him to consult, lecture, and teach internationally for an extensive list of national, state, local agencies, as well as universities, cultural sites, and museums.

He has discussed his professional practice as a keynote & presenter at numerous conferences such as the National Trust of Australia/International Council of Museums (Melbourne), International National Trusts Organization (Bali), National Trust of Canada, National Trust of the UK, Historic Palaces of London/DHEMIST, Museum NEXT (NYC), Royal College of Music (London), and ICONIC Houses (LA).

Experience includes a spectrum of organizations ranging from independent, private organizations (Winston-Salem and Philadelphia). to geographically dispersed, complex gov./private multiple-agreement stakeholders (NYC). Under his leadership, recognition has been expressed through two Lucy G. Moses awards from the New York Landmarks Conservancy, Award of Excellence from the Greater Hudson Heritage Network, Award of Merit from Museum Association of New York Award, and a Grand Jury Medal from The Philadelphia Preservation Alliance. Most recently he was awarded the 2015 Museum Association of NY Individual Achievement Award and 2019 American Institute of Architects Advocacy Award.

Franklin moderates an international discussion group – The Anarchist Guide to Historic House Museums, maintains the Cultural Consulting firm - Twisted Preservation, and a blog, including the "ONE NIGHT STAND" series, which to date, has readers in over 85 countries - (http://twistedpreservation.wordpress.com/ ). He has co-authored a book with Deborah Ryan about innovative concepts for cultural sites which is used in Colleges and Universities worldwide.