Founder / Producer

A bold visionary and creator, Elizabeth Kowalski is known as an innovative and accomplished entrepreneur in the realms of entertainment and the arts. Following the call since a young age led her to assume multifaceted roles as a leader, promoter, producer, experiential designer, curator, and music artist, consistently breaking new ground.

Kowalski’s independent festivals & productions specialize in creating incredible experiences and spaces that explore & promote art, science, and Love - what she believes the world needs most.

approach

Leading from a place of Love and empathy, Elizabeth’s process is built from a deep knowledge of the industry and musical craft from a young age, and centered on enhancing teamwork and system efficiency to consistently surpass expectations while leveraging collective strengths. She excels in forging interdisciplinary connections – orchestrating memorable, engaging, and imaginative experiences for clients, collaborators, and audiences. Her approach not only captivates, but also adds significant value at every step.

Jason Neukom

Violinist in Beo String Quartet (Pittsburgh, PA)

Elizabeth Kowalski is one of the most ambitious, visionary, and hard-working people that I have had the pleasure of working with over the years. I don't think the word "impossible" is in her vocabulary, as she continually proves people wrong when that's the answer she’s given.

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Shawn Smith

Director of Bands, Brigham Young University

Elizabeth is a true musical innovator. She possesses the rare combination of vision and the drive to actually bring that vision to life. Her work, connecting musicians and audiences from many varied genres and walks of life, is both creative and inspiring!

@conductorshawnsmith

Lawrence Fields

Music Artist, NYC (Chief Adjuah, Joe Lovano)

Elizabeth’s creativity, passion, dedication and loving spirit form a rare combination that makes her work unique. She brings individuality and soul to the events that she creates and produces, and I had a fantastic time performing at the Stargazer festival in Charlotte, NC.

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Kari Giles

Assistant Concertmaster

Charlotte Symphony Orchestra

What I love about working with Elizabeth Kowalski is the she dreams BIG! I know when I sign on to do a show with her it will be an adventure full of friendship, creative and magical details, and fabulous, genre-melding music.

charlottesymphony.org

Diana Wade

Violist, Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra

Elizabeth creates environments where artists feel fully empowered to go for their biggest and craziest ideas. She is supportive, enthusiastic, and a fierce organizer.

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laco.org/people/diana-wade

Zachary Johnson

Veteran / Owner, Third Eye Coffee

From the ground up, Neon Rose Productions delivers the ultimate festival experience through experience design, targeted marketing, infrastructure, and an extensive network of industry professionals. In the current state of poorly run corporate festivals, Neon Rose Productions is set to dominate the festival space with an authentic guest-first mentality and breath of fresh air in the creativity department.

@third_eye_coffee

Arlynn Zachary

Artistic Director, The Mark Dance Company

I have worked very closely with Ms. Kowalski on a variety of projects. In my time working with her, I have found her to be dedicated, driven by excellence in her craft, and of exceptional character. She is a bold leader, someone who has great vision and a passion for elevating the fine arts experience for both the performer and the audience. She has a heart for bringing professional artists together and fostering rich relationships to strengthen the arts within local, national, and international communities. She is a remarkable producer, director, administrator, musician, conductor, collaborator, promotor, and arts activist. Any arts community she becomes involved with will benefit greatly from her work.

Charles Nichols

Virginia Tech, School of Performing Arts

Elizabeth Kowalski is a force of nature. When she identifies a need in her community, she inspires people, gathers resources, and creates an organization. From the genre-bending Your Neighborhood Orchestra to her internationally renowned Charlotte New Music Festival, she has served local musicians, national ensembles, and international artists and audiences, through her vision, entrepreneurship, and talent, changing lives in the process, for over a decade.

charlesnichols.com

Ryne Siesky

Composer

Elizabeth Kowalski proves to be a master at tearing down barriers. At Charlotte New Music, Kowalski continues to foster immersive and innovative musical experiences under her artistic direction.

johnsonu.edu/staff/ryne-siesky

Scott McLaughlin

Media Composer/Producer

Elizabeth is a dynamic collaborator, serving as a composer, musician, and co-conceptualizer during our close collaborations. Her unique blend of talent, unwavering work ethic, deep passion, genuine compassion, and a determined "get it done" attitude sets her apart. Beyond her impressive musical abilities, Elizabeth is a big-picture thinker who fearlessly delves into myriad details. In essence, she is a force of nature, leaving an indelible mark on any project she undertakes.

scottmclaughlinmusic.com

Erin Rogers

Music Artist, Hypercube (NYC)

Elizabeth Kowalski is a fearless leader who makes things happen. It’s rare to find an entrepreneur in our field that embodies both the qualities of competence and personability, but Kowalski’s talent for planning, alongside her approachability and easy-to-work-with attitude takes stress out of the equation when it comes to project management. She is excellent at what she does. Hypercube has worked with Kowalski on multiple projects. With a knack for resource development and effective team-building skills, she set Hypercube on a path to success. Our first conference exceeded expectations in the number of applications, effectiveness of planned sessions, and execution. With Kowalski’s guidance, the ensemble was able to carry the CubeLab model forward on its own. Whether working with professional artists, students, institutions, donors, corporate venues, or community groups, Kowalski is skilled in person-to-person communication and in finding the right resource for the situation. During the pandemic, she was able to transition the Charlotte New Music Festival to an online platform in a matter of weeks, identifying ideal platforms and delegating the right amount of time, help, and resources for the tasks-at-hand, so that participants received a strong experience despite participating remotely. These accomplishments have amounted to a career’s worth of experience for Kowalski, who has developed a handbook on how to run an international festival. She has gathered the experience necessary to predict both the opportunities and pitfalls of any project, and has garnered respect and admiration of a large network colleagues in her field. Despite these accolades, Elizabeth Kowalski is still incredibly imaginative and proactive with her work, always looking for the next project and never afraid to dive in.

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