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EDUCATION

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Master of Arts, Visual Culture Theory                                                                                                              May 2010

New York University, New York, NY

Cumulative GPA: 3.8

Courses of Study: Media Ethnography, Politics of the Gaze, Biopolitics, Representations of Death, Physical Computing

 

Dissertation:“Trauma of the Landscape: The Perpetuation of Violent Sites as Memory Theaters in the South African Identity,” Professor Allen Feldman advisor. Conducted practice-led media research on the topic of apartheid and sites of atrocities of South Africa; along with a paper, I created an interactive video installation displaying the theories and images within the text.

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Bachelor of Arts, Art History and Visual Culture with an Asian Studies Specialization                         August 2008

Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI

Minors: Anthropology and Studio Art

Specialization in Asian Studies

Cumulative GPA: 4.0

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ACADEMIC AWARDS

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Dean’s List, Shao-Chang Lee Scholarship Award, The Robert L. Fiore Student Book Scholarship in Arts & Letters, Study Abroad Scholarship from William Davidson Endowment Fund, Michigan Competitive Scholarship, Outstanding Student Recognition Award.

 

TEACHING

 

Teacher, Black Mountain School, Black Mountain, NC                                                                                             2016

  • Taught the class “Lose your mind and come to your senses: An exploration of the 5 senses” in which culminated into a multi-sensory event.

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Teacher’s Assistant, Kathe Burkhardt, New York University, New York, NY                                                    2009-2010

  • “Sex and Visual Culture”

  • Art historical research and digitization of slides for presentations

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Teacher’s Assistant, Carlo Lamagna, New York University, London, UK                                                                  2009

  • “Exhibition and Display of Art and Material Culture”

  • Planned travel itineraries, ordering office supplies and was the emergency contact for students.

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Teacher’s Assistant, Michigan State University Study-Away in NYC, New York, NY                                               2010

  • Researched cultural venues to visit

  • Coordinated and executed logistics of 20 people

 

UNIVERSITY SERVICE

 

International TA English Tutor                                                                                                                                  2007

  • Met weekly with international graduate student to practice English pronunciation

  • Exchanged cultural information, such as customs and social expectations, to assist with cultural understanding

 

Student Representative, Asian Studies Center Advisory Council                                                                    2007- 2008

 

WORK EXPERIENCE

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Exhibition Coordinator, Ford Foundation Gallery, New York, NY                                                               2018- Present

  • Manage all production aspects of exhibitions from installation planning to logistics to budget tracking.

  • Liaise with artist and galleries for loans, biographies, images, payments, and travel needs.

  • Create information systems and draft legal forms needed to start a new gallery. 

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Art Administrator, Freelance, New York, NY                                                                                                 2014- Present

  • Advise artists and non-profits on data management, public relations, and administration.

  • Create databases and digital archives of artwork images, press, videos, and contacts while organizing paper files.

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Web Editor, New York, Art Asia Pacific, Hong Kong, China                                                                        2010- Present

  • Write, edit, and fact-check reviews of events and exhibitions for online and print.

  • Research country statistics and exhibitions for annual almanac.

 

Programs Coordinator, ArtBus, New York, NY                                                                                             2010- Present

  • Assist artists and curators on production of site-specific public art interventions and travel itineraries.

  • Coordinate collectors program and tours schedules for Armory Show VIP Program.

  • Document tours for artist videos and public relations publicity materials.

 

Executive Assistant, American Academy in Rome, New York, NY                                                                 2010- 2014

  • Manage President’s calendars, appointments, expenses/reimbursements, files, and correspondence.

  • Arrange travel and accommodations for President, Board of Trustees, and Director.

  • Manage accounts payable, vendor relations and files, prepare bank deposits, and data input for CFO

  • Manage day-to-day office administration and internship program.

  • Arrange special tours and dinners for staff, Trustees, and Fellows.

 

Video Editor, Freelance, New York, NY                                                                                                     2010 to Present​

 

Curatorial Assistant, “Nothing Up My Sleeve” with Jonathan Berger at Participant Inc, New York, NY                    2009

  • Researched and cited images in exhibition catalogue

  • Dictated oral interview for catalogue publication

  • Created exhibition checklist, wall labels, and assisted with installation

 

Art Gallery Facilitator, 80 Washington Square Gallery, New York, NY                                                                     2009

  • Created and conducted guided visits of the gallery to promote dialogue of the artwork and artists

  • Conducted interviews with artists to create informational packets for guided visits

  • Researched alternative informational tours

 

Gallery Associate, Lansing Art Gallery, Lansing MI                                                                                                   2008

  • Greeted and assisted clientele with information on the gallery and artists

  • Maintained gallery inventory and wrote artists’ biographies

  • Executed installation, handling, packaging, and sales of artworks

 

Registrar, Delphi Art Glass, Lansing, MI                                                                                                          2005- 2008

  • Responsible for inventory, receiving, and storage

  • Packaged and shipped works for international and domestic customers

 

INTERNSHIPS

 

Public Relations/Development Intern, American Academy in Rome, New York, NY                                                2010

  • Pitched articles to press and created contact lists

  • Created Internship handbook

  • Researched Fellows for Centential Book

  • Assisted with writing and research for NEA, NHE and other grants

 

Exhibition Intern, Michigan State University Museum, East Lansing, MI                                                                  2008

  • Handled, installed, and packed for storage textiles for “Quilts and Human Rights” exhibit

  • Documented condition reports and textile information to be utilized on the Quilt Index database

  • Executed special educational programs, such as “Meet the Artist” days and the “Ugly Quilt” project

  • Conducted group tours of up to 35 visitors and radio interviews for public relations

 

STUDY ABROAD PROGRAMS

 

London, England “Exhibition/Display of Material Culture”                                                                               Winter 2009

  • Analyzed the display of museums, galleries, and cultural sites in London

  • Observed the education programs of cultural institutions

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South Africa “Expressive Arts, Cultural Heritage and Museum Studies”                                                     Summer 2007

  • Surveyed cultural institutions across the country in metropolitan and rural areas

  • Learned new techniques and roles of museums from museum directors

  • Met non-profit organizations and museum directors that utilize artwork as a vehicle for social change and empowering individuals within the community

 

SKILLS

 

Mac and PC literate; Programming in Processing and Arduino environments; Strong computer and typing skills, fluent in MS Office, Final Cut Pro, InDesign, Photoshop, Acrobat, Premiure, iMovie, and Google Office Apps; Video Editing; Photography; Interactive technology, especially video installations: http://jamiephyscomp.blogspot.com/

 

LANGUAGES

 

English (Native), Spanish (Intermediate), German (Intermediate), and Italian (Elementary)

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PUBLICATIONS

 

“Life of a City,” Art.es, December, 2015.

“Think You Know Video Art? Do You Know Wolf Vostell?” Station to Station, March, 2015.

“If You Build It,” Station to Station, July, 2014

“Dumbo Arts Festival: The Good, The Bad and The Ugly,” Station to Station, October, 2013

“City Reliquary,” Station to Station, June, 2013.

“Due to Unforeseen Events…,” Art Asia Pacific, February, 2012.

“Overcoming Pink Fatigue: caraballo-farman,” Art Asia Pacific, November, 2011.

“Projects 95: Runa Islam at MoMA,” Art Asia Pacific, October, 2011.

“Double Crescent at C24 Gallery,” Art Asia Pacific, October, 2011.

“Ryoji Ikeda at Park Armory,” Art Asia Pacific, June, 2011.

“Wang Keping at Galerie Zurcher,” Art Asia Pacific, May, 2011.

“International Outcry for Imprisoned Iranian Director,” Art Asia Pacific, February, 2011.

“‘Long March, Restart’ Feng Mengbo,” Art Asia Pacific, February, 2011.
 

EXHIBITIONS

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“Abstract Atlas” at Kimmel Windows New York, NY:  Curator

“Nothing Up My Sleeve” at Participant Inc. New York, NY: Curatorial Assistant

“Galvanized, photographs of Israel Galvan by Felix Vazquez”at Kimmel Windows, New York, NY: Installer

“Beginningless Thought/Endless Seeing: The Works of Stuart Sherman” at 80 Washington Sq Gallery, NY, NY: Installer

“Quilts and Human Rights” at Michigan State Museum, East Lansing, MI: Exhibition intern

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REFERENCES UPON REQUEST

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