Born in Washington DC and originally destined to be a marine biologist, Dani instead fell enthralled to the power of story and has designed, directed, devised, and produced programs, theatre, film, tv, performance, themed festivals, public art, multi-sensory installations, artist residencies, community events, games, and interactive multimedia in locations across the USA and around the globe. She designs systems, gathers seeds, and believes in the power of good data.
As so many in the arts and cultural sectors do, Prados wears a multitude of hats. She currently serves as the Co-Chair of the Minnesota Arts + Culture Coalition, as a Director of the Board for Upstream, and as Vice President Emeritus for the Granite Area Arts Council. Dani was the Founding Director of SquidFest - the only Squidfest in the Midwest - and GESAMTKUNSTWERK!, and served as the only Director of Programs for Artist Communities Alliance. She is honored to be the only non-Dakota artist on the Thipi K’in Artist Team, half of Irises + Iron, and the sole owner of Stone Soups LLC. She maintains a robust and varied studio practice and consults on systems-building, artistic integration, and arts + cultural projects for a select roster of public and private collaborators.
At the heart of Dani’s work is an evolving quest to harness art and storytelling in service of community and connection.
