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Martha Scott Burton is a seasoned expert in the art world, with a strong foundation in art history and a proven track record of success in various roles. As a Research Assistant to Kellie Jones, Professor in Art History, at Columbia University, she developed a keen eye for detail and a deep understanding of the art historical context. Her graduate portfolio in Women’s and Gender Studies at The University of Texas at Austin showcased her expertise in modern and contemporary art, politics of identity, and histories of photography. With a working proficiency in French, Martha has successfully navigated diverse cultural landscapes, fostering a unique perspective and skillset that serves her well in her professional endeavors.

Experience

    • United States
    • Philanthropic Fundraising Services
    • 300 - 400 Employee
    • Manager of Presidential Special Projects and Research
      • Jan 2023 - Present

    • Research Associate, Office of the President
      • Nov 2020 - Jan 2023

    • Research Assistant, African and African Diaspora Studies Department
      • Sep 2020 - Nov 2020

      Research Assistant to Cherise Smith, Professor of Art History and African and African Diaspora Studies

    • Publications Assistant, Department of Art and Art History
      • May 2020 - Nov 2020

      Publications Assistant to Adele Nelson, Assistant Professor in Art HistoryPublications: Forming Abstraction: Art and Institutions in Postwar Brazil (University of California Press, forthcoming Fall 2021)

    • Teaching Assistant
      • Aug 2019 - May 2020

      Introductory undergraduate lectures:Survey of Ancient thru Medieval Art, Spring 2020Synchronous Massive Online Course (SMOC): Introduction to Visual Arts, Fall 2019

    • Course Grader
      • Aug 2018 - May 2020

      Introductory undergraduate lectures:Introduction to Visual Arts, Spring 2019 – Spring 2020 Synchronous Massive Online Course (SMOC): Introduction to Visual Arts, Fall 2018

    • Collections and Interpretation Intern
      • Jun 2019 - Aug 2019
      • Santa Fe, NM

      Collections and Interpretation Intern to Liz Neely, Curator of Digital ExperienceExhibitions: Seeing Beyond / Ver más allá, Nov. 8, 2019 – Present; Organized by Liz Neely

  • Elizabeth Dee Gallery
    • Greater New York City Area
    • Gallery Assistant
      • Sep 2016 - Mar 2017
      • Greater New York City Area

      Selected Presentations:Selections by Larry Ossei-Mensah, Jan. 21 – Feb. 25, 2017; Organized by Larry Ossei-MensahEvery Future Has A Price: 30 Years After Infotainment, Oct. 29 – Dec. 17, 2016Art Basel Miami Beach, Dec. 1 – 4, 2016 Annette Lemieux: Past Present, Sept. 24 – Oct. 22, 2016

  • The Morgan Library & Museum
    • Greater New York City Area
    • Curatorial Assistant
      • Jan 2016 - Aug 2016
      • Greater New York City Area

      Curatorial Assistant to Joel Smith, Richard L. Menschel Curator of Photography Exhibitions: Peter Hujar: Speed of Life, Jan. 26 – May 20, 2018; Organized by Joel Smith

    • United States
    • Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
    • 400 - 500 Employee
    • Research Assistant
      • May 2015 - Dec 2015

      Research Assistant to Elisabeth Sussman, Sondra Gilman Curator of PhotographyExhibitions: Hélio Oiticica: To Organize Delirium, July 14 – Oct. 1, 2017; Organized by Lynn Zelevansky, Elisabeth Sussman, James Rondeau and Donna DeSalvo with Katherine Brodbeck

    • Curatorial Intern
      • Jun 2014 - May 2015

      Curatorial Intern to Elisabeth Sussman, Sondra Gilman Curator of Photography, and Elisabeth Sherman, formerly Curatorial AssistantExhibitions: Collected by Thea Westreich Wagner and Ethan Wagner, Nov. 20, 2015 – March 6, 2016; Organized by Elisabeth Sussman and Christine Macel with Elisabeth Sherman

  • Alexander and Bonin Gallery
    • Greater New York City Area
    • Archives and Research Assistant
      • Jun 2015 - Aug 2015
      • Greater New York City Area

    • Publications and Research Assistant
      • Sep 2014 - May 2015
      • Greater New York City Area

      Research Assistant to Kellie Jones, Professor in Art History Publications: South of Pico: African American Artists in Los Angeles in the 1960s and 1970s (Duke University Press, 2017)

  • The Studio Museum in Harlem
    • Greater New York City Area
    • Curatorial Intern
      • Jun 2013 - Aug 2013
      • Greater New York City Area

      Curatorial Intern to Naima Keith and Lauren Haynes, Associate Curators, and Thomas J. Lax, Assistant Curator Exhibitions:Speaking of People: Ebony, Jet and Contemporary Art, Nov. 13, 2014 – March 8, 2015; Organized by Lauren HaynesWhen the Stars Begin to Fall: Imagination and the American South, March 27 – June 29, 2014; Organized by Thomas J. Lax The Shadows Took Shape, Nov. 14, 2013 – March 9, 2014; Organized by Naima Keith and Zoé WhitleyRadical Presence: Black Performance in Contemporary Art (Part II), Nov. 14, 2013 – March 9, 2014; Organized by Valerie Cassel Oliver and Thomas J. Lax

Education

  • 2018 - 2020
    The University of Texas at Austin
    Master of Arts - MA, Art History
  • 2011 - 2015
    Columbia University
    Bachelor of Arts - BA, Art History
  • 2011 - 2015
    Columbia University in the City of New York
    Bachelor of Arts - BA, Art History
  • 2014 - 2014
    Ecole Du Louvre, Paris
    Art History
  • 2013 - 2013
    University of Paris I: Panthéon-Sorbonne
    Art History
  • 2013 - 2013
    Université Paris-Sorbonne
    Art History

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