Rashieda Witter
Oral History Project Manager at Reginald F. Lewis Museum of Maryland African American History and Culture- Claim this Profile
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Reginald F. Lewis Museum of Maryland African American History and Culture
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Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
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1 - 100 Employee
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Oral History Project Manager
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Aug 2020 - Present
Researches for, conducts, and processes oral history interviews for the "Voices Lifted: The African American Experience in Maryland" project. Interviews cover a variety of topics including art and culture, racial justice movements and activism, history of the museum, as well as the COVID-19 pandemic. Researches for, conducts, and processes oral history interviews for the "Voices Lifted: The African American Experience in Maryland" project. Interviews cover a variety of topics including art and culture, racial justice movements and activism, history of the museum, as well as the COVID-19 pandemic.
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The Phillips Collection
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United States
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Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
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100 - 200 Employee
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Curatorial Assistant
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Nov 2019 - Jun 2020
Brought on to assist with the museum’s forthcoming centennial celebration (including the exhibition, publication, and digital components), my responsibilities included acting as the liaison between publication contributors and curators, managing the exhibition checklist, and contributing to the development of interpretive and community engagement strategies. Brought on to assist with the museum’s forthcoming centennial celebration (including the exhibition, publication, and digital components), my responsibilities included acting as the liaison between publication contributors and curators, managing the exhibition checklist, and contributing to the development of interpretive and community engagement strategies.
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Curatorial Researcher
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Nov 2018 - Feb 2020
As a researcher for the inaugural Stellenbosch Triennale, I was responsible for conducting primary and secondary research for the Curatorial Team. This includes artist research, site research, and concept research. I also acted as the liaison between the participating artists and the curatorial team. As a researcher for the inaugural Stellenbosch Triennale, I was responsible for conducting primary and secondary research for the Curatorial Team. This includes artist research, site research, and concept research. I also acted as the liaison between the participating artists and the curatorial team.
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University of the Witwatersrand
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South Africa
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Sessional Lecturer
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Apr 2019 - Jul 2019
As a sessional lecturer in the History of Art department, I was responsible for creating a curriculum and facilitating the Context and Display lectures for third year Fine Art students. My course was entitled "Instagram vs. Reality: Curating Exhibitions Online & IRL." As a sessional lecturer in the History of Art department, I was responsible for creating a curriculum and facilitating the Context and Display lectures for third year Fine Art students. My course was entitled "Instagram vs. Reality: Curating Exhibitions Online & IRL."
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The Point of Order
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United Kingdom
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Software Development
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Curatorial Intern
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Jul 2017 - Nov 2017
Assisted the Head Curator, Reshma Chhiba with exhibition set up and openings. Acted as a liaison between the gallery and exhibiting artists. Assisted the Head Curator, Reshma Chhiba with exhibition set up and openings. Acted as a liaison between the gallery and exhibiting artists.
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Origins Centre
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Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
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1 - 100 Employee
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Exhibition Assistant
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Mar 2017 - Jun 2017
Generated and implemented ideas for new exhibitions, including creating the Cave Quest Project which led to a collaboration with Greenside Design Centre. Generated and implemented ideas for new exhibitions, including creating the Cave Quest Project which led to a collaboration with Greenside Design Centre.
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British School of Language
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India
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Education Management
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1 - 100 Employee
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English Second Language Teacher
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Oct 2015 - Nov 2016
I lived abroad in Thailand developing curriculum and teaching English, Math, Health, and Art to primary school students. I lived abroad in Thailand developing curriculum and teaching English, Math, Health, and Art to primary school students.
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University of Central Florida
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Gallery Assistant
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Jan 2012 - Jun 2013
Specialized in condition reporting, permanent collection maintenance, and exhibition installations. I also maintained the digital database for the permanent collection. Specialized in condition reporting, permanent collection maintenance, and exhibition installations. I also maintained the digital database for the permanent collection.
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Education
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University of the Witwatersrand
Master of Arts - MA, Art History, Criticism and Conservation -
University of the Witwatersrand
Honours, Art History -
University of Central Florida
Bachelor's degree, Communication and Media Studies