Cagla Sokullu
Gallery Associate at Maybaum Gallery- Claim this Profile
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English Native or bilingual proficiency
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French Limited working proficiency
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Spanish Limited working proficiency
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Turkish Native or bilingual proficiency
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Korean Elementary proficiency
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Bio
Experience
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Maybaum Gallery
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Retail Art Supplies
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1 - 100 Employee
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Gallery Associate
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Aug 2021 - Present
In charge of the physical and online brand management of the gallery, focused on projects to improve social marketing such as viewing rooms, website and brochure designs, and online advertising outreach, as well as managing the installation and documentation of over 20 painting and sculpture exhibitions since start of employment. Sales associate at art fairs across the States, including Art Miami 2022 and Art Market 2023, meeting a sales quota of 100k. Coordinator for gallery collections facilities and the movement and access of the artwork within storage and commercial flow as liaison. Show less
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Engage & Grow Global
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Australia
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Professional Training and Coaching
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1 - 100 Employee
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Editor/Translator
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Jun 2019 - Aug 2021
Translated and edited the now published book "Cacti, Thorns and Blossoms". Translator and editor for weekly online articles published on the Engage&Grow Blog. Translated and edited the now published book "Cacti, Thorns and Blossoms". Translator and editor for weekly online articles published on the Engage&Grow Blog.
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Cornell University
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Lead Assistant Curator
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Jan 2018 - Sep 2020
Oversaw the planning and curation of 26 solo and group exhibitions from students, faculty, and visiting artists by coordinating and delegating within the curatorial student team during the research, planning, install, maintenance, and removal stages; Maintained the installation and collections facilities, financial records and budgets of sales for events and exhibitions; Organized opening and closing events for shows, including conducting 11 artist interviews, coordinating 3 book launches, and artwork sales. Show less
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İKSV
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Türkiye
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Entertainment Providers
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100 - 200 Employee
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Curatorial and Research Assistant
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May 2019 - Sep 2019
Led a curatorial research team of six interns in material, curatorial, and academic research geared towards exhibition building and project planning for the biennale; Worked as a liaison between eight lead curators and curatorial, acquisitions, and administrative teams to organize and implement the curation of 57 artists from 26 countries shown in three venues around Istanbul. Coordinated material acquisition, fundraising, and budgeting for 8 artists and art collectives for on-site assembly of installation and video projects. Wrote and translated as lead translator for official documents, blog posts, artist and public statements by IKSV regarding the Biennale. Show less
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WILLIAMSBURG ART AND HISTORICAL CENTER INC
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United States
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Fine Art
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Curatorial Assistant
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Jan 2018 - Jun 2018
Curatorial assistance for the director, organization of openings and events for three international shows during spring. Writer and photo editor for the museum webpage and blog on the openings and ongoing or upcoming exhibitions. Promoted events and exhibits via social media, email and other communication methods, boosting museum attendance by 12%. Curatorial assistance for the director, organization of openings and events for three international shows during spring. Writer and photo editor for the museum webpage and blog on the openings and ongoing or upcoming exhibitions. Promoted events and exhibits via social media, email and other communication methods, boosting museum attendance by 12%.
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English Tutor
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May 2016 - May 2017
Works with students from Turkey applying to foreign universities on their writing skills and essays, both in person while in Turkey and online while in U.S.A using online sources such as Google Docs and Skype as resources for communication. Works with students from Turkey applying to foreign universities on their writing skills and essays, both in person while in Turkey and online while in U.S.A using online sources such as Google Docs and Skype as resources for communication.
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Istanbul Modern
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Türkiye
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Museums
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1 - 100 Employee
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Curatorial Intern
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Jun 2015 - Aug 2015
Worked with the Events department to organize museum activities such as artist seminars and talks, gallery openings and cinema nights. Contacted over 8000 museum members and reorganized contact informations. Compiled comprehensive data on members and donors of the museum. Worked at the museum entrance for ticketing and helping foreign visitors as a translator for English, French and Spanish. Worked with the Events department to organize museum activities such as artist seminars and talks, gallery openings and cinema nights. Contacted over 8000 museum members and reorganized contact informations. Compiled comprehensive data on members and donors of the museum. Worked at the museum entrance for ticketing and helping foreign visitors as a translator for English, French and Spanish.
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Intern
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Oct 2014 - Feb 2015
Mastered the technical skills necessary for architectural design concerning Photoshop and editing. Assisted in the creation of 30 digital images for the website and building plans of the company. Mastered the technical skills necessary for architectural design concerning Photoshop and editing. Assisted in the creation of 30 digital images for the website and building plans of the company.
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Education
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University of Chicago
Master of Arts - MA, Art History, Curatorial Studies -
Cornell University
Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.), Fine and Studio Arts, English, Music -
Uskudar American Academy
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Brown University
Summer Program, Fine Arts and Design -
University of Oxford
Summer Program, A+