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EXHIBIT COORDINATION

STUDENT AND EMERGING ARTIST COMPETITION

In 2016 I created the Student & Emerging Artist Competition to meet a need for young artists seeking professional experience in my community. The competition includes an exhibit at City Hall, with an opening reception and awards ceremony. This provides participants with professional experience, networking opportunities, and an introduction to local arts organizations and resources that can support them. 

 

HIGHLIGHTS

  • Partnered with Magnolia Art Xchange to produce Call to Artists design and print materials.

  • Increased artist participation by 47% from year 1 to year 2.

  • Secured sponsorships for awards - Custom framing; Museum, Arts Organization & Art Walk Memberships; Scholarships to the College of Central Florida for High School Division winners, and a showcase at Marion Cultural Alliance's annual event Applaud the Arts. 

  • Processed entries; Hung exhibit; Planned and executed opening reception + awards ceremony; Coordinated volunteers.

  • Secured food sponsorships from downtown restaurants for opening reception.

OCALA OUTDOOR SCULPTURE COMPETITION EXHIBIT

The Ocala Outdoor Sculpture Competition is a bi-annual, national competition hosted by the City of Ocala, resulting in a 20 month exhibit in Tuscawilla Park.

 

HIGHLIGHTS

  • Processed entries & created PowerPoint presentation for jury selection

  • Assisted in Recruiting community volunteers for jury selection, and processing scores to determine winners

  • Assisted with creation of print and marketing materials for exhibit and events

  • Worked with a team to determine leads and secure sponsorships for sculpture honoraria

  • Maintained and cared for sculptures 

ART IN CITY SPACES

In an effort to enhance the quality of place for residents and visitors, the City of Ocala's Art in City Spaces project programs interior city spaces such as City Hall with public art exhibits. As the City's Cultural Arts Coordinator, it was my responsibility to secure artwork from groups, organizations, and individuals to exhibit regularly.

 

HIGHLIGHTS

  • Secured and organized 15 + public and private art exhibits in 4 public City buildings since June 2015

  • Hung and removed exhibits with professional gallery hanging system

  • Coordinated with artists and organizations through process of scheduling exhibits

  • Inventoried artwork from exhibits to be insured

  • Drafted press releases and promotional materials for advertising exhibits and opening receptions

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