Berit Ness
Associate Director and Curator of Academic Engagement at Smart Museum of Art, The University of Chicago- Claim this Profile
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Lisa Gilley
I am an artist represented at Smith and Vallee Gallery. Berit is one of the most professional gallery consultants I have had the pleasure of doing business. The patrons at Smith and Vallee I believe like working with her just as much. Berit's attention to detail, knowledge of local art history, knowledge of the artist represented by the gallery and her skill at reading the client's needs is beyond commendable. And on top of all of these great qualities she authentically a generous and kind person. People, whether art clients or artist, are always satisfied by her work and attention given to their needs. I highly recommend Berit for any position.
Lisa Gilley
I am an artist represented at Smith and Vallee Gallery. Berit is one of the most professional gallery consultants I have had the pleasure of doing business. The patrons at Smith and Vallee I believe like working with her just as much. Berit's attention to detail, knowledge of local art history, knowledge of the artist represented by the gallery and her skill at reading the client's needs is beyond commendable. And on top of all of these great qualities she authentically a generous and kind person. People, whether art clients or artist, are always satisfied by her work and attention given to their needs. I highly recommend Berit for any position.
Lisa Gilley
I am an artist represented at Smith and Vallee Gallery. Berit is one of the most professional gallery consultants I have had the pleasure of doing business. The patrons at Smith and Vallee I believe like working with her just as much. Berit's attention to detail, knowledge of local art history, knowledge of the artist represented by the gallery and her skill at reading the client's needs is beyond commendable. And on top of all of these great qualities she authentically a generous and kind person. People, whether art clients or artist, are always satisfied by her work and attention given to their needs. I highly recommend Berit for any position.
Lisa Gilley
I am an artist represented at Smith and Vallee Gallery. Berit is one of the most professional gallery consultants I have had the pleasure of doing business. The patrons at Smith and Vallee I believe like working with her just as much. Berit's attention to detail, knowledge of local art history, knowledge of the artist represented by the gallery and her skill at reading the client's needs is beyond commendable. And on top of all of these great qualities she authentically a generous and kind person. People, whether art clients or artist, are always satisfied by her work and attention given to their needs. I highly recommend Berit for any position.
Experience
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Smart Museum of Art, The University of Chicago
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United States
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Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
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1 - 100 Employee
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Associate Director and Curator of Academic Engagement
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Jul 2022 - Present
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Associate Curator of Academic Engagement
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Oct 2021 - Jul 2022
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Assistant Curator of Academic Initiatives
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Nov 2017 - Oct 2021
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Coordinator of Academic Initiatives
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Jul 2015 - Nov 2017
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Tandem Press
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Artists and Writers
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1 - 100 Employee
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Director's Assistant
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Oct 2014 - Jul 2015
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Chazen Museum of Art
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United States
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Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
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1 - 100 Employee
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Curatorial Project Assistant
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Jun 2014 - Jul 2015
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Registrar's Assistant
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Sep 2014 - May 2015
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University of Wisconsin-Madison
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Graduate Researcher
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Aug 2013 - Jun 2015
• With a grant from the Brittingham Fund, conceptualized and executed a website (www.publicart.wisc.edu) that highlights a selection of publicly accessible artwork on UW-Madison’s campus. Designed the website’s look and function. Wrote didactic texts. Migrated content onto site.
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Undergraduate Symposium Coordinator
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Aug 2013 - Jun 2014
Office of the Vice Provost for Teaching and Learning, University of Wisconsin-Madison
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Program Coordinator
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Oct 2009 - Jul 2013
Members: Henry Art Gallery at the University of Washington, Seattle; the Museum of Art, Washington State University, Pullman; the Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture, Spokane; the Seattle Art Museum; the Tacoma Art Museum; the Western Gallery at Western Washington University, Bellingham; and the Whatcom Museum, Bellingham Members: Henry Art Gallery at the University of Washington, Seattle; the Museum of Art, Washington State University, Pullman; the Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture, Spokane; the Seattle Art Museum; the Tacoma Art Museum; the Western Gallery at Western Washington University, Bellingham; and the Whatcom Museum, Bellingham
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Gallery Manager
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Oct 2008 - Jul 2013
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Education
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2013 - 2015
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Master of Arts (MA), Art History -
2005 - 2009
Western Washington University
Bachelor of Arts, Art History -
2008 - 2008
Smith College
Certificate, Summer Institute for Art Museum Studies -
2007 - 2008
UCL
Affiliate Student, History of Art
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