PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
American Tonalist Society Exhibition at the Salmagundi Club, New York City
Project Manager, February 2022-April 2023
- Managed the schedule, artwork submissions, communication, deadlines, and catalogue production for exhibition of 32 fine artists
- Created and communicated details and deadlines for each milestone of the exhibition, including curatorial process, marketing, art shipping and receiving, and events
- Editor of 125-page print catalogue; created a consistent editorial voice in print and on website
- Authored press release and promotional content
Southwest Art Magazine
Senior Editor, 2020-2021
- Author of Artists to Watch, Show Previews, and Artist of Note articles
- Manager of feature article information and image submissions
- Website management: creating and scheduling WordPress posts for all feature articles, columns, and online exclusives
- Author of online Digital Portfolios
- Coordinator of bi-weekly e-newsletter
- Copy editing and proofing: page PDFs and online content
Art Independent LLC
Editor, Writer, Event Planner/Project Manager, 2015-present
- Founder of Art Independent, a fine-art company offering freelance projects and consulting services
- Author of monthly features and columns for fine-art and design publications; artist biographies and statements; press releases and PR services for artists, galleries, and art organizations
- Magazine and book editing and copy editing
- Event planner and project manager
- Guest speaker at academies, art fairs, and conferences
American Masters Exhibition at the Salmagundi Club, New York City
Project Manager, 2016-2018
- Collaborated with founder/curator to manage exhibition of more than 60 artists. Served as main point of contact and communication, ensuring all submission deadlines and milestones were met
- Main communication organizer among curator, exhibiting artists, graphic designer, marketing manager, art-handling company, and hosting facility
- Edited and managed the production of 100-page catalogue; collaborated with curator on branding and copy for advertisements and marketing; pitched and sold ads to galleries and art organizations; authored press release and promotional articles related to exhibition
- Collaborated with founder to conceive educational events and programming
- Co-hosted public openings, panel discussions, and live Q+A with the curator
The Florence Academy of Art, Florence, Italy
Editor, Author, and Project Manager of 25th Anniversary Book, 2013-2015
- Worked with academic director and executive director to create conceptual, editorial, and production plan for The Florence Academy of Art’s 300-page anniversary book; managed biography and image submissions from more than 100 artists; oversaw production meetings and photo shoots with graphic designers, photographers, and printer
- Culled all necessary research, interviews, and images
- Edited and copy edited all text
- Wrote main sections and forewords; spent three months on-site in Florence interviewing the founder, faculty, significant contributors, and students
- Worked with academy on marketing and PR to promote the book upon publication
Fine Art Today
Editor/Author, 2013-2014
- Curated content for Fine Art Connoisseur’s 13-article weekly e-newsletter, focused on fine-art collecting and connoisseurship
- Author of articles on contemporary art, including artist profiles, exhibition reviews, auction news and reports, investing advice, market news, etc.
- Collaborated with managing editor to coordinate weekly writing, proofing, and production deadlines and schedule
Converge: Where Classical & Contemporary Art Collide, 25 CPW Gallery, New York City
Curator, November 2012
- Curated a 31-artist group exhibition to showcase art that embodied the skill and craftsmanship of the traditional art world and the thought-provoking content of the contemporary world
- Organized exhibiting artists, secured gallery space, created website, wrote and published catalogue, promoted exhibition through print and online media, and oversaw visual layout/installation
- Engaged interested collectors and created educational events and dialogue around the exhibited work
Weekend With the Masters Workshop & Conference, Colorado, California, and New York City
Founder/Creative Manager, 2009-2012
- While senior editor of American Artist magazine, conceived and managed American Artist’s Weekend With the Masters Workshop & Conference, an annual event that brought art instructors and artists together from around the world for an extended weekend of workshops, demonstrations, lectures, and panel discussions
- Collaborated with editor-in-chief to select artist-instructors and created programming and schedule
- Coordinator of communication/submission process for all content related to the educational contributions of instructors and presenters
- Responsible for all conceptual and creative tasks related to building and managing this start-up event. Collaborated with events director on the management of all logistical and event-planning details and deadlines
- Created content for Weekend With the Masters website, promotional articles, print ads, and on-site signage and publications
- Hosted event and emceed panel discussions and announcements
American Artist Magazine, New York City
Senior Editor (2012-2009); Associate Editor (2009-2006); Editorial Assistant (2006-2004)
- Senior editor of American Artist magazine. Responsible for curating, assigning, editing, and writing content for monthly and quarterly publications
- Principal editor of several of American Artist’s special-interest publications, including Plein Air Painting, Workshop With the Masters, and The Greatest Artists of All Time. Responsible for managing content, freelance writers, images, and internal staff from conception to publication
- Copy chief of American Artist and quarterlies from 2005 through 2009. Responsible for conducting and supervising copy editing for all print and online content; defined and enforced house style according to AP and Words into Type
- Author of feature articles for American Artist, Workshop, Drawing, and Watercolor magazines, as well as online content
- Author of monthly Art for Thought column
MindShare Media Agency (Ogilvy & Mather and J. Walter Thompson), New York City
Assistant Media Planner (American Express and Unilever accounts), June 2002-February 2004
- As part of a the media-planning team, assisted in the planning of national print, broadcast, and online advertising for American Express and Dove beauty brand (Unilever) accounts
- Worked with database systems to create demographic and behavioristic reports and customize advertising plans for target audience
- Presented media plans, analysis, and rationale to clients. Worked with clients on developing a consistent and recognizable brand voice and advertising schedule
- Met regularly with sales representatives from major national and international publications to negotiate advertising plans, editorial/advertorial content collaboration, and event sponsorships
EDUCATION
- Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
B.A. in English/Professional Writing, minor in Advertising - Richmond College, The American International University in London (semester abroad)