Curator of Exhibitions

• May 2019 - Present

• Develop exhibitions and exhibition-related materials. • Direct the ongoing strategy and plans for the Museum’s exhibition programming, with emphasis on broadening the understanding and interpretation of American art and its influence. • Coordinate all exhibition logistics and planning, including scheduling and timelines; loan forms; contracts; transportation carriers; insurance; security as required; and institutional, collector, and/or artistic relations and communications. • Establish exhibition budgets, including projecting revenue sources, in collaboration with other department heads. Manage approved budgets, and allocation of resources. • Manage the Museum galleries and art storage areas, including layout, display, and maintenance. • Plan, layout, install, and de-install the Museum’s original, touring, and collection exhibitions • Preparation of exhibition areas and installation of artwork, pedestals, vitrines, platforms, graphics, title wall vinyl, and exhibition labels • Coordinate the safe transport of art objects to and from the exhibition areas • Check and maintain condition and lighting of artwork on display • Research and write exhibition labels and informational graphic panels. • Collaborate to create collateral material for exhibitions including brochures, announcements, and web and social media content. Ensure the accuracy of all art-related information delivered to the public. • Collaborate to develop appropriate educational content strategies related to original, collection, and touring exhibitions to ensure engagement of diverse audiences. Develop and present docent and volunteer education materials. Ensure the relevance and accuracy of all education content. • Lead tours, give gallery talks, and conduct interviews to promote exhibitions. • Assist in identifying potential donors for exhibitions and acquisitions. Show less

Registrar

• May 2009 - May 2019

Primary contact with the American Alliance of Museums throughout the Accreditation Process (Accreditation achieved 2017), Visitors Count! Survey with AASLH (2017), and the Museum Assessment Program (2013) and Core Document Verification Program (2013). Wrote and implemented Disaster Response and Emergency Evacuation Plan, Institutional Code of Ethics, Collections Plan, and Employee and Intern Handbooks.Serve as a Grant Reviewer for the Ohio History FundOversaw, tracked, and rehoused the library, archives, and 3-dimensional collection through expansion and renovation of the museum during two major construction projects and gallery renovations in 10 years.Conduct complete inventory of the Museum Collection and Archives (recurring)Team member in the implementation of the Museum Volunteer and Docent ProgramManage database and records for a collection of 50,000 objects and 40 million documents and photographsTrain, manage and supervise undergraduate and graduate interns and volunteers working with the collectionAssist with exhibit installation and travel for exhibits both domestic and internationalServe as a member of the public relations team working with over approximately 400 credentialed media during the summer months leading up to the Enshrinement Ceremony Show less

Collections Assistant

• Nov 2007 - Apr 2009

Experience with Re:Discovery Proficio collections database softwareTravelled with and displayed exhibits in Ohio and InternationallyAssist with Enshrinement Weekend Media Assist with Volunteer Program

Box Office Attendant

• May 2007 - Nov 2007

Welcomed visitors to the museum, dealt with admissions sales, reception, and special events.

Graduate Assistant/ Assistant Director

• Aug 2007 - May 2009

Supervised work study students in gallery Served as a liason between the University and Emily Davis Gallery Managed payroll for work study students Successfully curated and installed nine exhibits in the main gallery during a two-year period Lead the intake and installation for a large photography show Spring 2009 Supervised work study students in gallery Served as a liason between the University and Emily Davis Gallery Managed payroll for work study students Successfully curated and installed nine exhibits in the main gallery during a two-year period Lead the intake and installation for a large photography show Spring 2009

Gallery Assistant

• Jan 2005 - May 2007