Allison O'Connor
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Experience
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University of Ottawa
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Canada
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Professor
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Jan 2022 - Present
Professor or Sculpture and Project Management in the Arts Professor or Sculpture and Project Management in the Arts
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Artist
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Sep 2015 - Present
Installation designed and co-creator of Trophy https://www.thisistrophy.com/ Installation designed and co-creator of Trophy https://www.thisistrophy.com/
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City of Ottawa
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Canada
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Government Administration
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700 & Above Employee
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Public Art Officer- Public Art Program
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Aug 2017 - Present
Responsible for overseeing the development, administration, and implementation of Public Art Programmes, which include, but are not limited to: corporate fine art collection, art commissioning, and professional exhibitions. I assist with the development of operational and capital plans, budgets, and the preparation of legal agreements and reports while following corporate policies and procedures. The I provides ongoing evaluation, research, and professional advice through the evaluation, research, and analysis of a wide variety of cultural issues in order to incorporate best practices and standards; develops strategies for cultural programs, builds relationships with cultural organizations and promotes an appreciation of local arts; carries out public consultation. Responsible for the selection and facilitation of peer-assessed juries. Show less
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Program Coordinator- Community Arts + Social Engagement
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May 2013 - Aug 2017
Incubate, develop and implement community based arts program. Facilitate connections between communities and artists.Identify opportunities for communities to be creative.
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Arts Centre Programmer- The Shenkman Arts Centre
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Jan 2012 - May 2013
Responsible for the planning, implementation, and evaluation of the programming and operations of the art programs, galleries, events, studio rentals, art sales, and customer service center within the Shenkman Arts Centre. This included developing/amending program goals/priorities and operational planning functions. Work with community partners and develop linkage in order to support the integration of services and programs.
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Ottawa Art Gallery | Galerie d'art d'Ottawa
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Canada
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Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
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1 - 100 Employee
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Information Officer
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Oct 2009 - Dec 2011
Under the direction of the Manager of Public and Educational Programs, the Information Officer provides information to the visiting public, assists the Public and Educational Programs department, assists in Gallery Events, promotes Gallery programs, gathers and manages data, and monitor gallery and vault spaces. Under the direction of the Manager of Public and Educational Programs, the Information Officer provides information to the visiting public, assists the Public and Educational Programs department, assists in Gallery Events, promotes Gallery programs, gathers and manages data, and monitor gallery and vault spaces.
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Canadian Museum of History
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Canada
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Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
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200 - 300 Employee
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Public Programs Educator
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May 2010 - Jun 2011
Delivered a variety of curriculum-based school programs to students of all ages. I informed visitors on various subjects concerning Canada's roles in conflict and peacekeeping. Delivered a variety of curriculum-based school programs to students of all ages. I informed visitors on various subjects concerning Canada's roles in conflict and peacekeeping.
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Education
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School of Visual Arts
Master of Fine Arts - MFA, Arts Practice -
University of Ottawa / Université d'Ottawa
BFA, Visual Arts with Minor in Canadian History