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James Herring

Prototyper at Royal Caribbean Group
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Museum professional with expertise in exhibit design, curation, and education.
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Miami, Florida, United States, US
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  • Museums
  • Museum Education
  • Museum Collections
  • Exhibit Design
  • Fine Art
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James Herring is a seasoned museum professional with expertise in exhibit design, curation, and education. With 20+ years of experience in the field, he has worked with various institutions, including museums, galleries, and non-profit organizations. His background in fine art, visual arts, and contemporary art has equipped him with a unique perspective on curatorial projects and exhibit preparation. He has held positions such as Professor, Associate Director of Exhibitions, Director of Exhibition Production and Facilities Management, and Exhibition Designer at prominent institutions like the Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science, University of Miami, and Miami Children's Museum. As an independent artist, he has also worked on various projects, including solo exhibitions and collaborations with other artists. James holds a Master of Arts degree in Asian Studies from Florida International University and a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Ceramic Arts and Ceramics from the same institution. Currently, he works as a Prototyper at Royal Caribbean Group in Miami, Florida.

Experience

  • Royal Caribbean Group
    • Miami, Florida, United States
    • Prototyper
      • Nov 2022 - Present
      • Miami, Florida, United States

      Working with a team of fabricators to realize new designs for new cruise ship facilities

  • University of Miami
    • Professor
      • Aug 2018 - Nov 2023

  • Miami Children's Museum
    • 980 MacArthur Causway, Miami, Fl 33132
    • Associate Director of Exhibitions
      • Nov 2018 - Oct 2020
      • 980 MacArthur Causway, Miami, Fl 33132

  • Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science
    • United States
    • Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
    • 100 - 200 Employee
    • Director of Exhibition Production and Facilities Management
      • Sep 2017 - Oct 2018

    • Exhibition Designer
      • Jan 2003 - Sep 2017

  • Mermaid Design & Fabrication Inc
    • Miami, Florida
    • President
      • Jan 1997 - Jan 2004
      • Miami, Florida

      A fabrication company specializing in art, film, and museum exhibition design.

  • Grond Level Alternative Art Space
    • Art Center South Florida
    • Visual Art Director
      • Dec 1994 - Sep 1996
      • Art Center South Florida

      Ground Level was a program of Art Center South Florida that presented cutting edge art , poetry, and performance work. James acted as Visual Art Director as well as curating several of the exhibitions presented at the space.

  • James Herring Art
    • Art Center South Florida
    • Independent Artist
      • Sep 1990 - Mar 1994
      • Art Center South Florida

      James worked as an independent artist during this time frame winning several awards and grants including the NEA/ SAF individual grant for Sculpture.

  • South Florida Art Center
    • Curator Clayspace
      • 1993 - 1994

  • Showman Fabricators
    • NYC
    • Scenic Artist
      • Apr 1990 - Sep 1990
      • NYC

      James worked as a scenic artist and carpenter building sets for the television and film business.

  • Penland School of Crafts
    • Penland, North Carolina
    • Artist In Residence
      • Sep 1986 - Sep 1989
      • Penland, North Carolina

      James was an artist in residence at Penland School of Crafts in ceramics. During his time there he participated in "Big Clay" a major exhibition at the North Carolina Museum of Art Raleigh. He also had a one man show at the Southeastern Center for Contemporary Art. This exhibition was reviewed in Art in America in 1989.

  • Propmasters
    • Miami/Fort Lauderdale Area
    • Lead Scenic Artist
      • Sep 1981 - Mar 1986
      • Miami/Fort Lauderdale Area

      James worked at Propmasters as lead Scenic Artist and Sculptor but also acted as lead on carpentry jobs during his tenure. Propmasters specializes in scenery for the film and entertainment industry.

Education

  • 2008 - 2013
    Florida International University
    Master of Arts (M.A.), Asian Studies/Civilization
  • 1979 - 1981
    Florida International University
    Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.), Ceramic Arts and Ceramics

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