Karla Benade
Exhibition Manager at SMAC Gallery- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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B. A Fine Arts degree
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Experience
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SMAC Gallery
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South Africa
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Fine Art
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1 - 100 Employee
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Exhibition Manager
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Dec 2021 - Present
My role covered many projects, but mainly focused on management of the gallery, curating, sales and the organizing of exhibitions throughout the year. Liaison for artists, clients and service providers. I headed large logistical projects for various art fairs. Planning and curating of art exhibitions, putting together proposals and art portfolios for various wine farms and restaurants to curate their spaces. Managing logistical projects for exhibitions/art fairs/retail stores Liaison with various suppliers/designers/clients/artists Show less
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SA Print Gallery and Art Times
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City of Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
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Gallery Coordinator
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Apr 2021 - Nov 2021
Headed online auctions and organized and planned group and solo exhibitions. Worked along side artist collectives the the The Printing Girls. Updated and maintained all social platforms for both SA Print Gallery and Art Times Magazine. Liaison to artists and clients. Daily running of gallery at operational level. Headed online auctions and organized and planned group and solo exhibitions. Worked along side artist collectives the the The Printing Girls. Updated and maintained all social platforms for both SA Print Gallery and Art Times Magazine. Liaison to artists and clients. Daily running of gallery at operational level.
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Akim - from disability to strenght
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Jerusalem, Israel
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Community Volunteer
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Feb 2020 - Dec 2020
AKIM Israel is the national organization for people with intellectual disabilities and their families. The organization nowadays represents some 35,000 people with intellectual disabilities, and approximately 140,000 family members and legal guardians. Since its founding in 1951 the association acted to realize the rights, promote better quality of living and improve the welfare of people who have intellectual disabilities and their relatives. https://akimisrael.com/ AKIM Israel is the national organization for people with intellectual disabilities and their families. The organization nowadays represents some 35,000 people with intellectual disabilities, and approximately 140,000 family members and legal guardians. Since its founding in 1951 the association acted to realize the rights, promote better quality of living and improve the welfare of people who have intellectual disabilities and their relatives. https://akimisrael.com/
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EVERARD READ GALLERY FRANSCHHOEK
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South Africa
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1 - 100 Employee
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Curator
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Dec 2016 - Jan 2020
Maintaining the highest possible standard of the gallery's curatorial layout. Curating exhibitions and year planning for solo exhibitions and group exhibitions. Building relationship with clients and artists. Managed team of 5 and was responsible for the business at operational level. Maintaining the highest possible standard of the gallery's curatorial layout. Curating exhibitions and year planning for solo exhibitions and group exhibitions. Building relationship with clients and artists. Managed team of 5 and was responsible for the business at operational level.
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Curator
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Jun 2016 - Nov 2016
The Gallery at Grande Provence Curator combines cultural and commercial responsibilities, coupling a dedication to the Gallery's artistic content with a commitment to an efficient and successful commercial operation, including sales, marketing, budgeting and communicating directly with the artists.The role of a art gallery curator demands a combination of artistic awareness, business acumen, interpersonal skills and practical abilities.
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Assistant Curator
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Dec 2015 - Jun 2016
-Oversee and manage the conduct and work performance of all gallery employees.-Responsible for public relations.-Promote exhibitions and work by individual artists-Arrange transport of work to and from the gallery, both nationally and internationally.-Oversee correct installation of artwork.-Maintain high standard of general administration, budgeting, finance and accounts in accordance with the owner's brief.-Promote and sell artists works through both exhibitions and personal contacts.-Plan, organise, present and market exhibitions and shows. Show less
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University of the Free State
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Bloemfontein, Free State, UOFS
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Student Assistant, Campus gallery assistant
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Jan 2015 - Nov 2015
Assist curator in exhibition planning, set up and interacting with gallery visitors. Secure and alarm the building when required. Assist in day-to-day running of the gallery. Assist curator in exhibition planning, set up and interacting with gallery visitors. Secure and alarm the building when required. Assist in day-to-day running of the gallery.
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Education
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2012 - 2015
University of the Free State
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Art/Art Studies, General
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