Sydney Stoudmire
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Credentials
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Sales Letter Mastery & Certification
American Writers & Artists InstituteAug, 2022- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Giant Squid Group, LLC
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Director of Partnership + Online Engagement
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Mar 2022 - Present
Giant Squid Group specializes in supporting start-up and small nonprofits, combining big-picture vision and on-the-ground expertise to help you build a strong organization, financial stability, and sustainable growth. With millions of dollars raised under our belts, Giant Squid Group can show you how to attract donors, raise money, and fund your work. Giant Squid Group specializes in supporting start-up and small nonprofits, combining big-picture vision and on-the-ground expertise to help you build a strong organization, financial stability, and sustainable growth. With millions of dollars raised under our belts, Giant Squid Group can show you how to attract donors, raise money, and fund your work.
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Founder + CEO
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Jan 2016 - Present
Follow Your Art (FYA) is a Chicago based cause marketing agency that combines market-driven methodologies of commercial business with mission-driven strategies of nonprofits, to assist social impact organizations in leveraging their inherit cultural value to secure monetary and in-kind support, + develop corporate partnerships that increase brand recognition, social media outreach, thought leadership profile, and volunteer engagement. Follow Your Art (FYA) is a Chicago based cause marketing agency that combines market-driven methodologies of commercial business with mission-driven strategies of nonprofits, to assist social impact organizations in leveraging their inherit cultural value to secure monetary and in-kind support, + develop corporate partnerships that increase brand recognition, social media outreach, thought leadership profile, and volunteer engagement.
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Chicago Artists Coalition
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United States
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Artists and Writers
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1 - 100 Employee
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Guest Facilitator
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Aug 2019 - Mar 2020
The FIELD/WORK Residency is an 11-week program designed for artists from all disciplines wanting deeper engagement, feedback, and support in designing pathways to further inform their creative practices. Through a series of workshops, readings, exercises, and individualized support, the curriculum seeks to enable artist residents to: • Build a supportive community among peers + practitioners in the field• Devote time for reflection about their practice + explore what forms of goal-setting and planning are the most generative • Receive direct feedback on their work + practice plans from cohort colleagues, program facilitators, and guest practitioners • Gain experience drafting applications + proposals with personal responses + insights provided by guest administrators of local opportunities • Access educational resources + reading materials, and develop strategies for working through and with moments of uncertainty +other creative blocks• Combine skill identification with consideration for intrinsic motivators to address and cultivate autonomy
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The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts
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United States
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Philanthropic Fundraising Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Curatorial Reserach Fellow
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Jul 2017 - Jul 2018
As a 2017-2018 Curatorial Research Fellow, I developed the foundation for Follow Your Art (FYA) to create a framework for fostering the next generation of global minded thinkers + progression in the field of curating. In Summer 2019, FYA will launch its first self-roaming residency that will facilitate opportunities for cross-cultural exchange that encourage experimental modes of curatorial practice. As a 2017-2018 Curatorial Research Fellow, I developed the foundation for Follow Your Art (FYA) to create a framework for fostering the next generation of global minded thinkers + progression in the field of curating. In Summer 2019, FYA will launch its first self-roaming residency that will facilitate opportunities for cross-cultural exchange that encourage experimental modes of curatorial practice.
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Executive Director
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Jul 2015 - Jan 2017
• Fund Development/Grant Oversight and Fiscal Management – together with the Board, develops and manages the fundraising and financial strategies of the organization; develops an annual budget for approval by the Board; oversees the management of all funds, consistent with the organization’s accounting policies.• Community Relations and Strategic Partnerships – develops effective working relationships within the community to ensure support for the constituency that WMG serves, and that the arts are represented in the community-at-large.• Program Development and Management – develops, implements and supervises programs and services that are consistent with the organization’s mission; further develops and adheres to an already-existing Strategic Plan that supports these initiatives and meets the needs of WMG’s constituents. • Staff Leadership and Management – motivates and develops the staff and volunteer team; hires, supervises and evaluates staff; coordinates work with the Board’s subcommittees, volunteers and partner organizations.• Advocacy – serves as the chief spokesperson for WMG on a national level; articulates and communicates the value of women’s contributions and participation in the arts with a focus on diversity and the role the arts can serve in the pursuit of social justice. •Strategic Planning – develops and implements the organization’s Strategic Plan and annual action plans in conjunction with the Board.
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Gallery Manager
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Jan 2015 - Jun 2015
Oversees the workings of the gallery, with a focus on Exhibitions, Events, & Workshops • Maintains contact with artists, jurors and participants and enlists help from staff for all aspects of these events.• Oversees Exhibitions: helps plan exhibition schedule, processing entries, jurying process, notification, invite design and distribution, installing artwork, gallery maintenance, opening reception details, packing shipping artwork, and communicating with artists, press, and visitors regarding any aspect of the show.• Oversees Events (lectures, readings, special events): works with staff and board on planning and hosting these gallery events, is informed about all aspects of them, gives review on the success of each event (keeping such record for upcoming newsletters etc).• Oversees Workshops: schedules all workshops, presents Exhibiting Professionalism, is the contact person for other workshop leaders informed about all aspects of these workshops. Creates/implements feedback survey for all workshops and relates this information to workshop leaders and WMG staff for review.• Oversees Gift Shop: maintains contact with all gift shop artists regarding inventory, works with Finance Coordinator on quarterly commission payments, keeps gift shop orderly and fresh.
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Gallery Coordinator
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Jun 2014 - Jan 2015
•Manages gallery operations and procedures•Oversees fundraising efforts (grant writing an corporate sponsorship)•Coordinates installation/deinstallation of all exhibition•Facilitates supplemental programming to exhibitions•Recruits and recommends artists/jurors for upcoming shows
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Gallery Assistant
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Oct 2013 - Jun 2014
•Assisted in the installation/deinstallation of all exhibitions•Wrote text for website, show-descriptions, and calls for artists•Provided general administrative support
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Grant Park Music Festival
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United States
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Performing Arts
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1 - 100 Employee
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Special Events and Development Intern
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Jun 2013 - Aug 2013
The nation’s only remaining free outdoor summer classical music concert series• Researches and calendars corporate, foundation and grant opportunities• Corresponds with funders to ensure grant compliance• Assists Marketing Department with newsletter copy, press releases, and other PR• Maintains donor database and records• Coordinates and executes donor outreach event The nation’s only remaining free outdoor summer classical music concert series• Researches and calendars corporate, foundation and grant opportunities• Corresponds with funders to ensure grant compliance• Assists Marketing Department with newsletter copy, press releases, and other PR• Maintains donor database and records• Coordinates and executes donor outreach event
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Development Intern
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Feb 2013 - May 2013
Brave New Art WorldA nonprofit art gallery committed to unifying the Chicago art community, and promoting crosscultural experiences● Designs, implements, and manages all fundraising activities● Manages all strategies and activities for donor cultivation, solicitation, and relations● Maintains contact with and develops grant proposals for foundations and corporations● Develops comprehensive plannedgiving program as the need becomes appropriate● Cocurates and collaborates with Brave New Art World partners
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Visual Arts Instructor
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Sep 2012 - Dec 2012
Instructed special needs/behavioral challenged students in painting and drawing● Prepared 1st grade level lesson plans and established course goals● Integrated art historical contexts into all assignments and activities● Conferred with student, parent, and counselor to resolve student conflicts● Created culminating exhibition that celebrated the students’ work Instructed special needs/behavioral challenged students in painting and drawing● Prepared 1st grade level lesson plans and established course goals● Integrated art historical contexts into all assignments and activities● Conferred with student, parent, and counselor to resolve student conflicts● Created culminating exhibition that celebrated the students’ work
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Gallery Assistant Intern
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Mar 2011 - Sep 2012
indi go artist co-op was started under the philosophy of "Visual space has essentially no owner." Our goal is to provide a venue for both emerging artists of high quality and unique perceptions who have not yet acquired mainstream exposure and established artists who wish to enrich the Champaign-Urbana community by displaying in a local space. • Responsible for basic archiving, labeling, filing, and database management • Writes press releases for exhibitions• Designs post cards and brochures,• Organizes exhibition-related events• Contacts artists regarding their submissions• Updates the exhibitions information on the web page
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Student Guard
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Aug 2008 - Aug 2010
• Observed patrons within the assigned post and reported any problems that occured• Prevented damage and theft in the galleries and museum grounds• Advised visitors of museum policies for viewing the collection• Gave verbal warnings if the safety of the art was threatened• Immediately reported any problems found in the assigned gallery to Security Supervisor • Answered questions from visitors in a polite and courteous manner • Observed patrons within the assigned post and reported any problems that occured• Prevented damage and theft in the galleries and museum grounds• Advised visitors of museum policies for viewing the collection• Gave verbal warnings if the safety of the art was threatened• Immediately reported any problems found in the assigned gallery to Security Supervisor • Answered questions from visitors in a polite and courteous manner
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Education
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2016 - 2016
Independent Curators International
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2007 - 2011
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Bachelor of Arts, Art History; History of Photography and Contemporary Art -
2007 - 2011
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Bachelor's degree, Art History -
2007 - 2011
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Art History, Arts Administration
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