Art Educator & Curator with international experience

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Headline: Art Educator & Curator with international experience
Name: Tara R. Chazen
Email Address: rileytm@gmail.com
Current Location: Brooklyn, New York, USA

Preferred Job Category: Education

Personal Statement:
I am seeking a job in Art Education with management and programming responsibilities.

Education:
M, Lit. Modern & Contemporary Art History
Christie's Education(accredited by The University of Glasgow)
London, UK
2008

B.S. Fine Arts
James Madison University
Harrisonburg, Virginia
2002

Professional Experience:
DTL PROJECTS New York, NY
Project Manager December 2009-Present
• Oversee exhibition from install to de-install
• Budget management
• Artist liaison
• Promotion of events and exhibitions through social networking sites


Learning Through an Expanded Arts Program Brooklyn, NY
Teaching Artist in Residency April 2009-present
• Create visual arts lesson plans targeted for the ability and skill set of K-5th
students
• Teach individual student groups in 45 minute sessions
• Research art history and applied art techniques
• Attend workshops on NYC Dept. of Education standards for curriculum,
health & safety
• Assist in the planning of end of year art show
• Review Board Member for LeAp program at P.S. 19


Saatchi Gallery London, UK
Education Associate 2008-2009
• Reported to Gallery Director
• Management of gallery events related to education and public programs
• Writing, research and editing of all gallery education materials
• Lead talks and tours for gallery audiences
• Developed content for education section of gallery website
• HR responsibilities: hiring of gallery interns and freelance staff

Graduate Intern 2008
• Edited exhibition catalogs and gallery publications
• Archived artist biographical material and artwork
• Fact checking, filing and administrative duties
• Assistant to Curatorial Director and staff


NettoCollection New York, NY
Creative Associate 2005-2006
• Graphic design and content development for catalogues and press materials
• Press and Customer Correspondent
• Website maintenance of press and photography
• Coordinated and supervised special events


Perry Ellis International New York, NY
Showroom Assistant 2003-2004
• Organization of sales meetings and special events
• Responsible for catalogue samples and promotional material
• Monitored orders and tracked allocation of product to retailers
• Visual presentation of merchandise in showrooms

Applicable Skills:
Cataloging, Digital Photography, Microsoft Office, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Dreamweaver

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