Elizabeth Handley-Derry
Exhibition & Events Coordinator at Arta Gallery- Claim this Profile
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Experience
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Arta Gallery
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Canada
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Artists and Writers
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1 - 100 Employee
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Exhibition & Events Coordinator
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Nov 2021 - Present
Managed the day-to-day administration of the gallery. Coordinated art and event inquiries, including initial contact, negotiation of contract and quotes, site visits, private viewings, and packing of shipments to fulfil client satisfaction. Oversaw marketing outreach regarding services and relevant information to existing and new clients through Instagram and Mailchimp. Trained volunteer staff to ensure their safety and provide skills and confidence to boost team morale. Managed the day-to-day administration of the gallery. Coordinated art and event inquiries, including initial contact, negotiation of contract and quotes, site visits, private viewings, and packing of shipments to fulfil client satisfaction. Oversaw marketing outreach regarding services and relevant information to existing and new clients through Instagram and Mailchimp. Trained volunteer staff to ensure their safety and provide skills and confidence to boost team morale.
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Fine Art Appraisal and Services
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Canada
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Artists and Writers
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1 - 100 Employee
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Assistant Appraiser
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Nov 2021 - Present
Assisted with appraisal reports that includes research of artists and artworks, as well as reviewed market data to establish reputable information for description, provenance and condition. Cataloged artist estate collections, including photographing and conditions reports, for management and insurance purposes. Assisted with appraisal reports that includes research of artists and artworks, as well as reviewed market data to establish reputable information for description, provenance and condition. Cataloged artist estate collections, including photographing and conditions reports, for management and insurance purposes.
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Eureka Assembly & Installations, Inc.
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Canada
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Construction
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Art Handler and Installer
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Sep 2021 - Jun 2022
Extensive experience with handling, hanging, installing, and de-installing high-value works of art both in the gallery and clients’ private residences. Extensive experience with handling, hanging, installing, and de-installing high-value works of art both in the gallery and clients’ private residences.
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Studio 21 Fine Art
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Canada
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Artists and Writers
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1 - 100 Employee
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Gallery Intern
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Jul 2020 - Sep 2021
Assisted with gallery operations such as administration and exhibition change-over. Photographed and managed Artsy platforms and sales client engagement virtually and in-person for international Art Fairs including ArtToronto and Chicago Intersect. Assisted with gallery operations such as administration and exhibition change-over. Photographed and managed Artsy platforms and sales client engagement virtually and in-person for international Art Fairs including ArtToronto and Chicago Intersect.
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OCAD University
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Canada
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Higher Education
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500 - 600 Employee
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Teaching Assistant
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Sep 2017 - May 2019
Facilitated review of lecture materials for First-Year Art History course of 30 students. Held tutorial seminars weekly which included in-class discussions and activities that enhanced the students’ understanding of key themes in the history of art from various cultures and parts of the world.
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AGO-OCADU First Thursday Programming
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Sep 2017 - Mar 2018
Developed the curatorial theme with the AGO Public Programming Team concurrent Yayoi Kusama’s Infinity Mirrors exhibition. Coordinated live and interactive art projects and entertainment which resulted in a sold-out show of +1000 guests.
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CIBC
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Canada
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Banking
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700 & Above Employee
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Fine Art Assistant
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May 2018 - Jul 2018
Supported the management of CIBC's corporate collection, including taking inventory, drafting condition reports, and updating the collection database, as part of the Fine Arts Department. Supported the management of CIBC's corporate collection, including taking inventory, drafting condition reports, and updating the collection database, as part of the Fine Arts Department.
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Harbourfront Centre
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Canada
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Performing Arts
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100 - 200 Employee
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Director, Circus Summer Camp
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Apr 2017 - Sep 2017
Supervised and coordinated the day to day administrative and programming functions of a day camp for 100 children, aged 5 to 15, and managed 11 staff, including the integration of special needs children to create a positive, inclusive environment. Supervised and coordinated the day to day administrative and programming functions of a day camp for 100 children, aged 5 to 15, and managed 11 staff, including the integration of special needs children to create a positive, inclusive environment.
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Education
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OCAD University
Master's degree, Criticism and Curatorial Practice -
Queen's University
Bachelor of Arts - BA Honours